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SIG Announces a Range of Online Content
Herefordshire, 24th March 2020 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced a range of online content to keep its members engaged during the coronovarius pandemic. The initiative includes a series of discussion-led webinars focusing on key industry topics,...
Satcoms Innovation Group Welcomes New Academic Members
Ledbury, Herefordshire, 27th March 2020 - The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has recently welcomed two new academic members to the forum. The University of Auckland, NZ and The South West Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications, Cornwall, UK. The Satcoms...
The Satcoms Innovation Group announces ViaLite Communications as new member
Ledbury, 4th February 2020: The Satcoms Innovation Group has announced that ViaLite Communications, a manufacturer of RF over fiber products, has joined as an associate member. SIG promotes innovation within the satellite communication industry with the aim of...
In The Press
The 5G Debate
Read the full article on page 39 https://satelliteprome.com/emagazine/spme_preview.php?issue=73&code=satellitepro_me_september_2019
The problem of interference
The Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) was formed in 1997, and in 2011 was renamed as the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG). The group was jointly-established by Inmarsat, Intelsat, PanAmSat, QinetiQ, Glowlink and SES World Skies in order...
A case of radar interference
Interference is a major concern for much of the satellite industry, particularly for users who rely on it for mission-critical communications and data needs. As such, the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) goes to great lengths to bring together those...
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US Space Force to Present Exclusive Briefing at MilSatCom USA 2020
US Space Force to Present Exclusive Briefing at MilSatCom USA 2020 SMi reports: Clare Grason, Chief, Commercial Satellite Communications Office, US Air Force Space Command, will be attending and speaking at the MilSatCom USA conference in Arlington this June. The...
Successful launch of EUTELSAT KONNECT
Built by Thales Alenia Space, the EUTELSAT KONNECT communications satellite, features all-electric propulsion and operates in Ka-band PARIS, France, January 17, 2020/ -- The EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by...
HRH Prince Charles Congratulates Herefordshire Company On Engineering Success
HRH The Prince Of Wales visited ETL Systems Ltd, a British satellite technology company at its headquarters in Madley, Herefordshire. The visit was to congratulate and commend the company on achieving global success from a rural location. The visit from HRH The Prince...