Clayton Vallabhan, Author at BroadcastPro ME

First board meeting held at Space Research Centre

January 4, 2018

The Space Research Centre Board of Trustees has held its first meeting at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) campus...

MX1 to showcase satellite distribution at CABSAT

by Clayton Vallabhan

January 2, 2018

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MX1 will highlight the scope of its traditional satellite uplink services at CABSAT 2018. With a strong presence in the...

Contact regained with Angosat-1

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 31, 2017

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Russian space officials have regained control of Angosat-1, which was launched earlier this week.The Russian-built satellite entered orbit after launch...

Arabsat to hold board meeting in Istanbul

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 31, 2017

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Arabsat will hold its 160th Board of Directors meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from 3rd ? 4th January, under the chairmanship of...

UAESA launches Youth Council

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 29, 2017

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The UAE Space Agency has launched a Youth Council to inspire, support, and empower talented young Emiratis with an interest...

Russia loses contact with Angola’s first satellite, Angosat-1

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 28, 2017

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Russia has lost contact with Angola?s first telecoms satellite launched from Baikonur.The incident involving the Russian-made Angosat-1 followed a similar...

The Risk of Space Collision

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 27, 2017

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The Space Data Association is working to reduce collision risk, for a safer space environment. However, with so many processes...

Industry Trends and Predictions

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 27, 2017

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Over the coming year, it will be more important than ever for the industry to step up to increased competition...

HD Viewing on the Rise

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 27, 2017

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The Eutelsat TV Observatory, is a consumer research tool through which Eutelsat monitors TV reception trends in 51 countries. Originally...

Angola launches its debut satellite

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 27, 2017

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Angola?s Angosat telecoms satellite launched atop a Zenit-2SB rocket from the Baikonur space center on Tuesday, separated from the Fregat...

Etisalat announces successful launch of pre-commercial 5G

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 26, 2017

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Etisalat has announced the successful launch of the first 5G Ultra-Mobile broadband experience in the region. A pre-commercial 5G network...

SpaceX launches fourth set of Iridium NEXT satellites

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 24, 2017

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Iridium announced that SpaceX has successfully launched the fourth set of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Air...

Intelsat appoints new CCO

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 22, 2017

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Intelsat has announced the appointment of satellite industry executive Samer Halawi to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Assuming the role effective...

All Media signs capacity deal with SES

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 20, 2017

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All Media Pay TV subscribers will be able to enjoy the broadcaster?s channel package in HD quality, including its original...

Lockheed Martin and NEC use AI for satellites

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 19, 2017

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Lockheed Martin will use NEC's System Invariant Analysis Technology (SIAT) in the space domain. SIAT's advanced analytics engine uses data collected...

Harris Corporation delivers fourth GPS III satellite

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 18, 2017

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Harris Corporation delivered the advanced navigation payload for the fourth GPS III Space Vehicle (SV04) to Lockheed Martin ? establishing...

MDA signs four contracts with Canadian Space Agency

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 17, 2017

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MDA, a business unit of Maxar Technologies, today announced that it has signed four contracts with the Canadian Space Agency...

SES drives 5G satellite testbed demonstration

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 15, 2017

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SES is expanding its efforts to support 5G developments as part of ESA?s ARTES project, SATis5, where it will be...

DCS Telecom to use LeoSat satellite solutions

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 14, 2017

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LeoSat Enterprises, which is launching a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, has entered into an agreement with...

UAE endorses Paris Declaration for Space Climate Observatory

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 13, 2017

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An official delegation from the UAE Space Agency participated in high-level meetings with the international space agencies at the One...

Arianespace orbits four Galileo satellites

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 13, 2017

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Arianespace has successfully launched satellites 19, 20, 21 and 22 in the Galileo constellation, using an Ariane 5 heavy launcher...

Arabsat and ONT announce the launch of satellite platform in Tunisia

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 12, 2017

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Arabsat and The National Broadcasting Corporation (ONT) are having a festival and a press conference in Tunisia to announce the...

MBRSC accepting entries for UAE Astronaut Programme

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 11, 2017

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Following the announcement from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and...

Etisalat Digital and SUSE sign partnership

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 11, 2017

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Etisalat Digital, a business unit of Etisalat, and enterprise open source infrastructure solution provider, SUSE, have announced a new strategic...

Colombian government selects Eutelsat for connectivity

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 10, 2017

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The Colombian Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with Eutelsat Communications for capacity on the EUTELSAT 115 West B...

Clear-Com appoints VP of Sales

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 9, 2017

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Clear-Com has announced that Chris Willis has been appointed as the company?s Vice President of Sales. In this role, Chris...

Mu Space first startup to acquire satellite licence in Thailand

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 8, 2017

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Mu Space becomes Thailand?s first space technology startup to operate a satellite service after the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission...

LeoSat and Globecomm sign MoU for services

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 7, 2017

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LeoSat Enterprises, which is launching a constellation of up to 108 low-earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites, has entered into a...

ViaSat-2 reaches orbit

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 6, 2017

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The ViaSat-2 satellite has successfully arrived in geostationary orbit at 69.9° West longitude, and has transitioned into orbit normal mode...

Al Yah 3 successfully arrives at launch site in French Guiana

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 5, 2017

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Yahsat and Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies based in the US, today announced that the...

Intelsat provides services for The Climate Reality Project

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 5, 2017

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Intelsat S.A. is providing global communications services for The Climate Reality Project?s ?24 Hours of Reality: Be the Voice of Reality?...

Yahsat signs MoU with BLUETOWN

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 4, 2017

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Yahsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Danish technology and Internet Service Provider company BLUETOWN at AfricaCom...

David Kagan to return to Globalstar as President and COO

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 4, 2017

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Globalstar has announced that David Kagan is returning to the Company as President and COO effective December 6, 2017. Kagan...

ViaLite provides GPS over fibre for US Defence contractor

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 3, 2017

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GPS timing and synchronisation systems have been supplied to a major US defense contractor by ViaLite Communications.The RF over fibre...

Hiltron HCS-4 making strides

by Clayton Vallabhan

December 1, 2017

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Hiltron Communications reports strong demand for its latest-generation HCS-4 satellite communications controller. More than 70 units have been sold for...

Cobham to reduce Inmarsat GX antenna cost

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 30, 2017

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Cobham Satcom has revealed a new solution that can significantly reduce the cost and simplify the installation and management of...

UAE Genes in Space produces successful results

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 28, 2017

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Scientists and student alike were thrilled by the results from a DNA experiment that was performed on the International Space...

GPS III satellite integrated into space vehicle

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 27, 2017

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The U.S. Air Force?s third GPS III satellite in production flow at Lockheed Martin?s advanced satellite manufacturing facility is now...

UAESA and US strengthen collaboration in Space

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 26, 2017

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Led by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Chairman of the UAE...

Fijian Government selects Eutelsat 172B

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 24, 2017

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Walesi, the Fijian Government?s Digital Television infrastructure management company, has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat that will for the...

UAE delegation visits Kazakhstan’s Space Centre

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 23, 2017

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Representatives of the National Defense College of the United Arab Emirates visited the National Space Centre and got acquainted with...

STC joins Brightline initiative

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 22, 2017

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The Brightline Initiative announced today that Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is joining the Brightline Initiative coalition to help advance the...

Eutelsat 172B goes into full commercial service

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 21, 2017

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Eutelsat all-electric EUTELSAT 172B satellite that went into full commercial service earlier is now offering greatly enhanced flexibility, power and...

SKY Perfect JSAT and KVH offer maritime broadband

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 21, 2017

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KVH Industries, Inc. announced that it has concluded arrangements with SKY Perfect JSAT (SJC) to work together in delivering next-generation maritime...

NASA launches weather monitoring satellite

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 20, 2017

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NASA has successfully launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the first in a series of four highly...

UAESA and SMG Aerospace launch Young Leaders Advisory

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 16, 2017

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Young space minds gathered for the region?s first ever Young Space Leaders Advisory Board - an initiative launched by the...

Eutelsat appoints VP for Global TV and Video

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 16, 2017

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Eutelsat has appointed Gerry O?Sullivan as Executive Vice President, Global TV and Video. In his new role he will drive...

Tricolor TV launches Territoria Tricolor with Eutelsat

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 16, 2017

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Tricolor TV is taking a further step in audience expansion with an innovative service called Territoria Tricolor, launched in partnership...

ASBU BroadcastPro Selevision Awards announces 2017 winners

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 14, 2017

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The seventh edition of the ASBU BroadcastPro Selevision Awards concluded late Tuesday evening. The awards rewarded industry specialists from the MENA...

Du signs MoU with ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 13, 2017

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Du recently signed a memorandum of understanding at the FinTech Abu Dhabi summit with Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services...

MBRSC participates at Dubai Airshow

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 12, 2017

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MBRSC is participating at Dubai Airshow 2017 which runs from 12th to 16th November 2017. During the participation, MBRSC will...

Engineering seamless workflows at Al Aan TV

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 10, 2017

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Raad Haddadin, Head of Engineering and Support at Al AanAl Aan TV has upgraded its studios...

The Resurgence of Satellite Broadcasting

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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Consumers demand content on every platform, everywhere, whenever they want it. This constant flow of content has evolved and produced...

RSCC’s DG on his powerful ambitions

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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What are the main landmarks in the history of the RSCC?In November 1967, the first satellite network of the Orbita...

Powerful Ambitions

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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What are the main landmarks in the history of the RSCC?In November 1967, the first satellite network of the Orbita...

Celebrating Success

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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Arabsat?s 9th Atheer took place in Salalah, Oman this year, and drew many of the operator?s customers and honourary dignitaries.Salalah...

Celebrating Success at 26-degrees East

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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Arabsat?s 9th Atheer took place in Salalah, Oman this year, and drew many of the operator?s customers and honourary dignitaries.Salalah...

Eutelsat’s board appoints four new directors

by Clayton Vallabhan

November 9, 2017

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The shareholders? meeting of Eutelsat Communications approved the appointment of four new directors: Dominique D'Hinnin, Paul-François Fournier, Esther Gaide and...