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Virgin Orbit launches 9 satellites

Jan 17 2021

Virgin Orbit launches 9 satellites

Mojave, California — January 17, 2021 — Virgin Orbit, the California-based satellite launch company, confirmed that its LauncherOne rocket reached space during the company’s second launch demonstration today, successfully deploying 10 payloads for NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP). Virgin Orbit’s novel launch system uses a technique called air launch, in which a rocket is launched […]

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Proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Code and the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising

Dec 31 2020

Proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Code and the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising

The UK statutory framework that shapes the regulation of UK television services is changing. The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations came into force on 1 November 2020. The AVMS Regulations implement the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into UK law. They amend Section 319 of the Communications Act 2003, which sets the standards objectives that […]

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By Expat • Ofcom, United Kingdom • Tags: AVMS, AVMS Directive, European Convention on Transfrontier Television

Ski TV channel launches on Freeview

Dec 16 2020

Ski TV channel launches on Freeview

Ski TV, the snow, ski, and snowboard channel which debuted in Australia, has now arrived in the UK via Freeview. Winter sports enthusiasts can now watch a wide range of programming including lifestyle, sport, weather, interviews with athletes, resorts overviews, and more. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via […]

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By Expat • Freeview • Tags: Ski TV

Soyuz Flight VS24: Mission success at the service of the United Arab Emirates

Dec 2 2020

Soyuz Flight VS24: Mission success at the service of the United Arab Emirates

Arianespace has successfully launched FalconEye, a very-high-performance Earth observation satellite for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. With the eighth launch in 2020, Arianespace once again confirms the reliability and flexibility of the Soyuz launcher, which just realized its 24th launch from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. On Tuesday, December 1, at 10:33 […]

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By Expat • Middle East & North Africa, Satellite Launches • Tags: Arianespace, Soyuz Flight VS24

BritBox launches in Australia

Nov 23 2020

BritBox launches in Australia

Streaming service BritBox Australia launches today as the next step in global expansion. Australians can now stream Britain’s best telly, all in one place BritBox has officially launched today in Australia, giving Australian viewers the chance to enjoy the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, all in one place. A partnership […]

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By Expat • Australia • Tags: BritBox, SVoD

TNT launches on Freeview

Nov 19 2020

TNT launches on Freeview

The Gazprom-Media Entertainment TV (GETV) channel TNT International has been launched in the UK via the FTA Channelbox on Freeview. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via TV sets connected to an aerial and the internet. The current channels include news, movies, music, and entertainment channels in English and […]

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POP Player launches on Freeview Play

Nov 17 2020

POP Player launches on Freeview Play

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new POP Player on Freeview Play. The new player makes the best shows from Tiny Pop, POP, and Pop Max available on-demand to kids across the UK. The player will be free to watch on all Freeview connected devices and will feature a wide number of popular […]

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By Expat • Freeview, UK Media News • Tags: Freeview Play, POP Player

Successful entry into service of Eutelsat Konnect Satellite

Nov 16 2020

Successful entry into service of Eutelsat Konnect Satellite

Paris, 16 November 2020 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the successful entry into service of its new-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT High Throughput Satellite at the 7° East orbital position. Launched aboard an Ariane rocket on 16 January 2020, the availability of EUTELSAT KONNECT had been delayed due to Covid-related interruptions in the roll-out of the […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: 7° East, EUTELSAT KONNECT, Thales Alenia Space

Talia adds Ka-band spot beam covering the Levant Region

Nov 12 2020

Talia adds Ka-band spot beam covering the Levant Region

(London, UK) – 12 November 2020 – Talia, a leading communications solutions provider serving the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, today announced its further collaboration with Arabsat, acquiring an additional Ka-band spot beam with coverage across the Levant region. The new agreement adds an additional Ka-band spot beam on Arabsat 5C at 20°E […]

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By Expat • SATELLITES • Tags: Arabsat, Talia

Arianespace announces latest Ariane 5 contract

Nov 9 2020

Arianespace announces latest Ariane 5 contract

Arianespace announced today a new contract to launch a communications satellite into geostationary orbit using Ariane 5. With up to four more launches planned by the end of the year, Arianespace sustains its high launch rate despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The European launch services company has also expanded its Executive Committee and […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: Ariane 5, Arianespace

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Quicktake

Nov 8 2020

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Quicktake

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Quicktake will launch a 24/7 streaming news network on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 9 am EST with 10.5 hours of programming featuring ten original series and four live daily news shows. The breakthrough news network will provide a global view of the biggest stories for a […]

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By Expat • News Channels • Tags: Bloomberg Media, Bloomberg Quicktake

Discovery, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results

Nov 5 2020

Discovery, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Discovery, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “Discovery delivered improving financial results in the third quarter, a testament to the powerful appeal of […]

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By Expat • Discovery • Tags: Discpvery, Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

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  • Virgin Orbit launches 9 satellites 17th January 2021
  • Proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Code and the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising 31st December 2020
  • Ski TV channel launches on Freeview 16th December 2020
  • Soyuz Flight VS24: Mission success at the service of the United Arab Emirates 2nd December 2020
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