Space Industry and Business News from SpaceMart.com 12-MAY-08 en-us London, UK (SPX) May 12, 2008 - While the European Mobile TV market is on the verge of significant growth, it still faces problems related to the efficient transmission and distribution of Mobile TV services. This being the case, recent and emerging studies have clearly shown the use of satellite technologies for Mobile TV services to be a sensible and cost-effective solution.]]> ]]> Minneapolis MN (SPX) May 12, 2008 - Alliant Techsystems was informed the Canadian Minister of Industry has disapproved the sale of Canadian-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates' Information Systems and Geospatial Services businesses to ATK. Canadian Investment Review officials informed ATK that the Canadian objection relates to potential extraterritorial application of U.S. export law.]]> Betzdorf, Luxembourg (SPX) May 05, 2008 - SES ASTRA has announced the launch of a new High Definition (HD) bouquet on ASTRA targeting the Dutch and Belgian markets. As of this month, Dutch satellite TV provider, CanalDigitaal, and Belgian sister company, TV Vlaanderen, broadcast their new HDTV package via the ASTRA satellites at the 23.5 degrees East orbital position. The capacity for the new offer, namely two transponders, was already contracted to the broadcasters in September 2007.]]> Warsaw, Poland (ESA) May 06, 2008 - On 28 April 2008 Poland reinforced its relations with ESA by signing the Plan for European Cooperating State Charter. This is a direct follow up to the signing of the European Cooperating State Agreement in April 2007. The Plan for European Cooperating State (PECS) Charter was signed in Warsaw by Rafal Baniak, Secretary of State in the Polish Ministry of Economy, and Chris de Cooker, Head of the International Relations Department of ESA.]]> ]]> Herndon VA (SPX) May 05, 2008 - iDirect has announced a new contract with ScopeTel. The contract includes the purchase of an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Hub, Web Optimizer and multiple iNFINITI 3000 and iNFINITI 5000 Series Satellite Routers. ScopeTel will consolidate its current customer networks onto iDirect's satellite communications platform in an effort to increase bandwidth efficiency and simplify network management.]]> Reston VA (SPX) Apr 30, 2008 - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce Inside Aerospace -- An International Forum for Aviation and Space Leaders, at which invited leaders from government, industry, and academia will focus on "Working Together to Build the Aerospace Workforce of Tomorrow."]]> Abu Dhabi, UAE (XNA) Apr 30, 2008 - A senior official of the Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that the ministry plans to launch a joint remote-sensing satellite with other member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), local newspaper Gulf News reported on Tuesday. The plan was revealed by Brigadier Khalifa Mohammad Al Rumaithi, Chief of Military Works of the UAE Armed Forces, at the Defense Geospatial Intelligence Middle East opened on Monday in Dubai.]]> Advertise in this newsletter or website click for advertising kit - PDF File ]]> Esrange, Sweden (SPX) Apr 30, 2008 - SES ASTRA has chosen the Swedish Space Corporation to control their telecommunication satellite ASTRA 5A, formerly known as SIRIUS 2 and operated by SES SIRIUS at the 5 degrees east orbital position. The satellite has recently been handed over to SES ASTRA and moved to 31.5 degrees east where it serves audiences in Eastern Europe and Middle East with DTH services.]]> Houston TX (SPX) Apr 30, 2008 - SkyPort Global Communications and Applied Global Technologies (AGT) have been selected by the Florida National Guard to provide satellite communications services and solutions in emergencies. AGT and SkyPort will be providing the Florida National Guard with teleport services, bandwidth, hardware, MPLS backhaul to the Florida National Guard's network and iDirect Hub services for the provision of voice, video, data and Internet.]]> Columbus OH (SPX) Apr 28, 2008 - The first celebration of Ohio's rich aerospace history and thriving aerospace industry will take place on May 7 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. The day is dedicated to bringing to light Ohio's extraordinary and diverse contributions to the aerospace sector throughout the world.]]> ADVERTISEMENT

Kelly Space & Technology Launches Eco-Friendly Wireless Lighting Control Technology


Kelly Space & Technology, Inc. launched an eco-friendly wireless lighting control technology known as WiseLight. WiseLight automatically enables commercial and government municipal users to save energy and costs. This green energy saving system automates scheduling, monitoring and control of outdoor lighting applications such as recreational fields, parking lots, billboards and other venues. The WiseLight system eliminates timer and photosensor inefficiencies and malfunctions and allows direct feedback to identify failed components, such as bulbs and fixtures, and initiates real-time customer-defined notifications for prompt repair.

The WiseLight hardware is installed between a lighting fixture and its power supply and operates lights only when needed or desired. The centralized command and control feature of the system enables users to monitor energy usage and control a single lamp or any combination of lamps via machine-to-machine wireless communications from a secure internet web site.

Field results prove that the patent-pending wireless lighting control system allows customers to save up to fifty (50%) percent in energy costs, while aiding organizations to achieve carbon-neutrality goals by reducing energy demand and generation.

The proprietary communications architecture behind the WiseLight technology is the core innovation. Because of its universal applicability to control and monitor virtually any sensor system, Kelly Space is applying this technology to several of its product lines, including ballistic protection, laser and detection system applications.

KST has established the Aerospace Research & Development Center (ARDC) at its modernized facilities to incubate and commercialize leading-edge technologies. ARDC programs are of national significance and have attracted key government interest to meet the nation's priorities in the field of aerospace and homeland security. KST is cooperating with entrepreneurial companies on joint technology developments.

For more information, visit www.kellyspace.com or contact Jason Lee, Director of Operations at (909) 382-2010; jlee@kellyspace.com

]]> ]]> Gerroa, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2008 - The fate of geo stationary satellite AMC-14 that failed to achieve its desired orbit in March continues to cause problems for the Luxembourg-based SES group and its underwriters.]]> Fairfax VA (SPX) Apr 23, 2008 - QinetiQ North America has announced its Missions Solutions Group (MSG) has been awarded a five-year, $190 million contract with the National Aeronautical and Space Administration. Under this contract, QNA will provide a wide range of environmental test and integration services to support projects at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.]]> Palo Alto CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2008 - Space Systems/Loral has announced that it was selected to provide a new direct broadcast satellite (DBS) for DISH Network. The new satellite, which is based on SS/L's space-proven 1300 platform, will support the expansion of DISH Network's programming and services. EchoStar XV is planned for launch in 2010. It will be the eighth SS/L satellite built for EchoStar.]]> Advertise in this newsletter or website click for advertising kit - PDF File

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