Perhaps nothing distinguishes Man from all other creatures as much as his ability and his desire to communicate. Satellite technology, in a few short decades, has radically revolutionized how we communicate.
Making connections
When, in 1945, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke published an article in the magazine 'Wireless World' describing the possibility of a global communications network based on three geosynchronous orbit (that is, with the same period of rotation as the Earth), reactions were skeptical, to say the least. No-one at the time could remotely imagine the immense developments in store for space communications.
Today, millions of users around the globe routinely use satellite services for a vast array of applications in work, for leisure, orPerhaps nothing distinguishes Man from all other creatures as much as his ability and his desire to communicate. Satellite technology, in a few short decades, has radically revolutionized how we communicate.
Making connections
When, in 1945, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke published an article in the magazine 'Wireless World' describing the possibility of a global communications network based on three geosynchronous orbit (that is, with the same period of rotation as the Earth), reactions were skeptical, to say the least. No-one at the time could remotely imagine the immense developments in store for space communications.
Today, millions of users around the globe routinely use satellite services for a vast array of applications in work, for leisure, or
NAVCOM Technology Inc., 100% subsidiary of Deere & Company, and Astrium Services, Division of Astrium, has signed a strategic partnership to provide solutions for ultra precise geopositioning throughout the Europe.
- Solutions for ultra precise geopositioning for Europe
- Decimetre precision through the Starfire's Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Stevenage and Guildford, on 13 January 2009 - Astrium, the European leader in space, has acquired the Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL). SSTL is the branch of the innovative University of Surrey, which specializes in the design and manufacture of small satellites and subsystems. Approved by the European Commission in December 2008, this acquisition was announced today by Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS, at its January meeting with the press.
- Astrium acquires Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), the world’s leading manufacturer of small satellites
- Acquisition approved by the European Commission
- SSTL will remain an independent company and teaches at full
Colin Paynter, CEO of Astrium in the UK said “The acquisition of SSTL is great news. The UK space industry is now in a strong position. Astrium has a comfortable order book and is recruiting engineers, scientists and technicians to make scientific satellites, telecommunications, Earth observation and navigation This acquisition will complement the offer of Astrium with the expertise of SSTL in the field of small satellites and its method of developing new markets in space. ” Read the rest of this entry »