A new, shared, two way DVB-RCS IP satellite communication platform offering lower operating costs for Internet Service Providers and attractive IP services for end users has been recently deployed.

Answering the needs for broadband access in the region, Hella SAT is making an initiative by four companies possible. Called HOST (Hellas Sat Offering in Satellite Telecommunications), the project will provide end-to-end satellite telecommunication services in Greece, the Balkans, the Middle East and south eastern Europe.

A pair of UK based companies have developed a state-of-the-art, low-cost, super small micro-terminal for multicasting, representing a new service introduction for satellite communication.

A combination of end-of-life satellites, small receiver dishes and downlink devices is enabling cost-effective Ku band multicasting.

Early on the morning of 18 June 2004, an Ariane 5G lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. On board was the largest telecommunications satellite ever launched.

ESA is one step nearer to establishing a Telemedicine via Satellite Programme thanks to a constructive meeting with telemedicine experts that took place at ESRIN early last week.

Further to the announcements of invitations to tender for Alphabus equipments, the Alphabus prime contractors Alcatel Space and EADS Astrium and the Agency have taken note of the interest declared.

Eutelsat VSAT Type Approval Certificate for DESNET

Telesat Projects for Remote Communities