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  • Exelis, Iridium, DISA Demo Satellite-Based Tactical Comms Service; Mark Adams Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Exelis, Iridium, DISA Demo Satellite-Based Tactical Comms Service; Mark Adams Comments

    The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency has collaborated with Exelis and Iridium Communications to test a satellite-based communications service designed to connect military and intelligence personnel anywhere across the globe. Exelis, Iridium and DISA demonstrated the push-to-talk voice and data exchange service for the agency’s  Distributed Tactical Communication System, Exelis said Friday. “We remain committed […] More

  • Iridium, Thales to Offer UK Search-Rescue Rotorcraft Broadband Connectivity - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium, Thales to Offer UK Search-Rescue Rotorcraft Broadband Connectivity

    Iridium Communications‘ OpenPort broadband service will operate with Thales‘ LiveAero systems to provide Bristow Helicopters‘ Sikorsky S-92 aircraft with broadband voice and data connectivity functions to support search-and-rescue missions. The companies said Tuesday that the combination of OpenPort and LiveAero aims to help facilitate in-flight care and triage functions such as real-time exchange of electronic patient data with on-ground medical teams. Bristow plans to deploy this mobile […] More

  • Iridium Caps Tests on New NEXT Satellite Solar Panel Design; Scott Smith Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Caps Tests on New NEXT Satellite Solar Panel Design; Scott Smith Comments

    Iridium Communications has completed a series qualification tests on a new design Spectrolab and Mitsubishi Electric developed for the solar panel arrays that will be fitted to the Iridium NEXT satellites. Iridium said Tuesday the design consists of four panels that span approximately 30 feet and generate at least 2 kilowatts of power via triple-junction solar cells. Scott Smith, Iridium chief operating […] More

  • Scott Smith: Iridium to Test Compatibility of 1st Satellite Model With NEXT Network - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Scott Smith: Iridium to Test Compatibility of 1st Satellite Model With NEXT Network

    Iridium Communications will conduct compatibility tests on the first satellite engineering model for the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation following its delivery to the company’s technical support center. The company said Monday the model will be integrated into the Iridium Satellite Control System to demonstrate its features and check its compatibility with the constellation. “We are very excited about […] More

  • Iridium to Offer Satellite-Based Wi-Fi Hotspot Platform; Bryan Hartin Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium to Offer Satellite-Based Wi-Fi Hotspot Platform; Bryan Hartin Comments

    Iridium Communications has unveiled a global satellite-based Wi-Fi hotspot service to provide mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets with voice and data connectivity beyond the coverage of terrestrial networks. The company said Monday the Iridium GO! offering includes free applications for voice calls and texting and access to email, Web, weather and social media. Bryan Hartin, executive vice president for […] More

  • Scott Smith: Iridium to Begin High-Volume Production of NEXT Antennas - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Scott Smith: Iridium to Begin High-Volume Production of NEXT Antennas

    Iridium Communications is set to produce antennas for the NEXT constellation in large volumes following completion of the first five flight main mission antennas. Thales Alenia Space built the antennas to handle the transmission of data between Iridium customer devices, Iridium Communications said Monday. “The main mission antennas are a critical component of each satellite, and […] More

  • Iridium Implements Oracle Billing, Revenue Mgmt System; Jose Varela Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Implements Oracle Billing, Revenue Mgmt System; Jose Varela Comments

    Iridium Communications has implemented the billing and revenue management offering from Oracle‘s communications arm to support the expansion of Iridium’s service portfolio for after the launch of the Iridium NEXT constellation. The companies said Thursday Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management is expected to standardize and streamline Iridium’s billing, invoicing and revenue life-cycle management processes. “Our legacy billing systems had grown […] More

  • Scott Smith: Iridium NEXT Test Call Moves Launch Preparations Forward - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Scott Smith: Iridium NEXT Test Call Moves Launch Preparations Forward

    Iridium Communications and Thales Alenia Space have completed a test call of the L-band hardware and associated software for the Iridium NEXT constellation, demonstrating end-to-end call flow through satellite, ground and public switched telephone networks. Iridium said Tuesday the milestone validates the Iridium NEXT system’s capabilities for satellite communications as the companies prepare for the first launch next year. “Placing […] More

  • Scott Smith: Iridium NEXT Satellite Dispenser Passed Qualification Tests - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Scott Smith: Iridium NEXT Satellite Dispenser Passed Qualification Tests

    Iridium Communications and SpaceX have completed qualification tests for the dispenser assembly of the Iridium NEXT satellite. The satellite dispenser underwent fit check, separation and shock testing, a modal survey and static loads tests, Iridium said Thursday. “The dispenser passed its system level qualification tests with flying colors, and we’re now moving forward with launch preparations,” […] More

  • Iridium Team to Demo Satellite-Connected Tracking Tool for the U.S. Army; Ken Flowers Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Team to Demo Satellite-Connected Tracking Tool for the U.S. Army; Ken Flowers Comments

    Iridium Communications will demonstrate a NAL Research-built tracking device that provides position and location information as part of the U.S. Army‘s Network Integration Evaluation process for commercial communications technology. The company said Monday the Enhanced Mobile Satellite System Beacon is designed to support geo-fencing and integration with the Nett Warrior system to track military personnel and assets in […] More

  • Iridium Extends Satellite Services Deal With SkyBitz; David Wigglesworth Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Extends Satellite Services Deal With SkyBitz; David Wigglesworth Comments

    Iridium Communications will continue providing satellite connectivity to SkyBitz in order to help the latter company’s customers track global assets and use asset information to make business decisions. SkyBitz developed its SkyBitz as a Service offering to help clients eliminate requirements for owning and maintaining hardware, Iridium said Thursday. “[SBS] can have a significant and positive impact on the bottom line of […] More

  • Scott Smith: Iridium Readies Ground Station Infrastructure Ahead of 2015 NEXT Launch - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Scott Smith: Iridium Readies Ground Station Infrastructure Ahead of 2015 NEXT Launch

    Iridium Communications has modernized its ground network months prior to its scheduled launch of a new satellite into low-Earth orbit in 2015. The company replaced the hardware and software systems of five ground stations and 21 antennas worldwide in order for the network to connect with the NEXT satellite constellation, Iridium said Monday. Scott Smith, chief […] More