Last-minute adjustments delay Amazonas 4A launch

Spanish satellite communications operator HISPASAT announces today a delay in the launch of its eleventh satellite, Amazonas 4A, which was scheduled for 6 December.

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Changes to HISPASAT's shareholder structure

Abertis today completed the purchase of INTA's holding of HISPASAT shares.

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HISPASAT and Astrium present Europe's first active Ku-band antenna

This innovative antenna will enable the Hispasat AG1 satellite to change coverage in orbit to adapt more efficiently to customers' needs.

Hispasat AG1 is the first mission of the Small GEO platform, developed by OHB Systems (Germany) in partnership with the European Space Agency and HISPASAT.

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HISPASAT will sponsor the Spanish National Rugby Team

The operator will broadcast all matches played by the Spanish men's and women's national rugby teams via satellite.

HISPASAT shares with this sport many of the values that have made it the leading operator in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.

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HISPASAT unveils its Ultra High Definition channel at IBC 2013 conference

Company offers its new HISPASAT 4K channel to industry to drive development of this cutting-edge technology.

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HISPASAT to present tomorrow an IBC2013 Award-winning article on UHDTV

The article has been awarded the prize for Best Young Professional Paper at this year's edition of the IBC awards.

The authors of the article, Jorge Rodriguez and Aurora Mourelle, are members of the Customer Engineering team at HISPASAT.

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HISPASAT to present its latest Ultra High Definition products at the IBC 2013 Trade Fair

The HISPASAT stand will have a satellite UHD television demonstration, broadcasting for the first time with a data speed of less than 20 Mbps.

It will also be presenting its HISPASAT 4K channel for exclusive UHD broadcasting, provided to enable the industry to spearhead development of this new technology.

HISPASAT has won the Best Young Professional Paper IBC 2013 award for a survey focusing on the challenges and opportunities of UHD deployment.

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HISPASAT brings satellite connection to the 2013 Vuelta a España

Two next-generation mobile units will follow riders in every stage of this year's cycling race.

HISPASAT satellites are the ideal platform for providing the telecommunications services needed for the race thanks to their large bandwidth and broad coverage in the mountain stages.

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HISPASAT sponsors Ultra High Definition documentary on the Prado Museum

This will be one of the first Ultra High Definition (UHD) productions to be made in Spain, the resolution provided by this technology being four times superior to that achieved by traditional HD.

HISPASAT is a pioneer in the transmission of UHD content, having already broadcast in 4K quality in Brazil, Spain and various European countries.

Today, at the Prado Museum in Madrid, a coproduction agreement with RTVE, Abertis Telecom and production studio Apuntolapospo was signed. RTVE and the museum also signed a collaboration agreement on the making of the documentary.

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HISPASAT brings closer the young people of the Ruta Quetzal BBVA and their families

The Spanish operator carries out a satellite videoconference from its control center in Madrid, so that the explorers from Panama may communicate with their families.

HISPASAT has been 10 years providing broadband communications to the organization, the participants in the expedition and the journalists during their tour through Latin American lands.

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HISPASAT sponsors the XXVI edition of the Summer Courses of the Complutense University in El Escorial

Summer Courses will have a satellite link provided by HISPASAT to provide the transmission of multimedia content.

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The sixth HISPASAT conference on Space Communications in UIMP

The discussions this year will focus on "The Challenge of Efficiency in the Satellite Business: The Path of Innovation" with more than 35 aerospace and telecommunications participants.

The collaboration between government and industry, the importance of innovation for the development of the satellite sector and major technological developments and challenges faced will be analyzed.

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HISPASAT and LG enter into an agreement to promote Ultra HD

HISPASAT and LG, the two companies leaders in their respective sectors, sign an agreement to promote Ultra HD technology, its knowledge and development.

The Ultra HD television multiplies the number of pixels on the screen by four, achieving four times superior resolution than the conventional (HD) high definition resolution.

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HISPASAT is organizing its "VI Meeting on Space Communications" in UIMP

More than 35 speakers from major aerospace companies and telecommunications worldwide to discuss innovation and efficiency in the satellite business.

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HISPASAT continues to grow and reinforces its investment policy in 2012

The investment and innovation effort of the HISPASAT Group sets a new record for the fiscal year, reaching 168.2 million euros.

The HISPASAT Group obtained revenue of 200.3 million euros, 6.85% more than the previous year.

Shareholders also approved the distribution of a dividend of more than 7.7 million euros.

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HISPASAT travels to Panama with Ruta Quetzal BBVA

The Spanish operator ensures communications of the organisation, members of the expedition and journalists through satellite connections, during their adventure in Panamanian territory.

HISPASAT has been the technological ally of the expedition for 10 years.

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HISPASAT participates in the XV Meeting of the Information Technology and Communications Sector

Ignacio Sanchis, Business Director of HISPASAT, will take part in the panel dedicated to next generation infrastructures for a networked society.

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HISPASAT presents its telecommunications service offer at ANGA CABLE 2013

For the first time HISPASAT attends this event, where the most important telecommunications companies go to present their latest technological advances.

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HISPASAT for the first time attends Radio TV Forum in Rome

At this event, the satellite operator presents its latest advances along with Europe´s main radio, television and Internet operators.

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The Saturno project, led by HISPASAT, successfully concludes its activities

The innovative solutions proposed by this research project allow IP distribution of content via satellite to the home in a multi-display environment with a single receiver
The HISPASAT Group received the Tele Sintese Innovation in Telecommunications Award last November for this project

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HISPASAT presents the latest advances in its satellite services at NAB 2013

HISPASAT presents its selection of products and solutions at the new 36º West orbital position, to which the Amazonas 1 satellite will be transferred in the coming months.

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HISPASAT collaborates with the Mars Spanish Mission research project

The project is Spain´s first Mars landing simulation mission.

HISPASAT will provide the broadband communications needed to carry out this scientific trial.

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The HISPASAT Group presents its new Amazonas 3 satellite at Washington Satellite 2013

Amazonas 3 is currently in its test phase and scheduled to start operation in April.

The satellite operator participates in several discussions at the most important satellite sector conference and exposition in the world.

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A group of companies revolutionise movie distribution in Spain

This innovative system represents a significant streamlining of the distribution process to movie theatres, allowing receive simultaneously to all of them a film in only 3 hours while improving efficiency and security.

The Madrid Callao cinema will be the pioneer in projecting films distributed by satellite.

Deluxe Spain, a cutting-edge technological company involved in the audio visual content post-production, introduces this distribution model -in Spain.

The Hispasat 1E satellite will transmit the films directly to the cinemas with no need for hardware supports.

Ericsson has facilitated the technological platform for controlling and safely transferring multimedia contents to cinemas.

MoMe, the service provider, is responsible for the overall system integration and for the digital contents distribution solution deployment.

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HISPASAT is present for one further year at the CABSAT 2013 trade fair in Dubai

HISPASAT brings the most innovative satellite communications solutions to the leading trade fair of the Asian continent.

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HISPASAT demonstrates ultra-high definition television at the DVB World in Madrid

Ultra-high definition television multiplies the number of pixels on the screen by four, achieving resolution that is four times greater than conventional high definition.

HISPASAT reinforces its backing of innovation and its commitment to make the most advanced technology available to end users.

The satellite is the ideal platform for the development of ultra-high definition services due to its high volume bandwidth and universal coverage.

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HISPASAT continued to grow in 2012, surpassing 200 million euros in revenue

This figure sets growth at 6.85% over the prior year.

The company´s EBITDA reached 161.1 million euros, with a margin of over 80%, positioning HISPASAT as one of the most profitable and efficient satellite operators in the world.

A new record for investment of 168.2 million euros was reached, and the company´s net equity increased 6.23% from 2011.

55% of revenue in 2012 was derived from the American continent, especially Latin America, where business volume increased 13.8%.

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The Amazonas 3 satellite begins its in-orbit test phase

The HISPASAT Group´s new satellite will begin to provide communications services next April.

It is the first satellite to offer Ka band in Latin America.

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Amazonas 3 satellite launched successfully.

· The HISPASAT Group´s new satellite, launched on an Ariane 5 ECA from French Guiana, is now in space.
· The Amazonas 3 is the first satellite to offer Ka band in Latin America.
· HISPAMAR Satélites, Brazilian affiliate of the HISPASAT Group, will be in charge of its operation.

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The HISPASAT Group launches its Amazonas 3 satellite today.

· It will be placed into orbit by an Ariane 5 ECA launcher, from French Guiana. The forecast launch window is between 22:36 and 23:20, continental European time.
· The Amazonas 3 is the first satellite with Ka band for Latin America.
· The launch will be broadcast live on the web pages of HISPASAT and HISPAMAR Satélites (www.hispasat.com / www.hispamar.com.br), Brazilian affiliate of the Group responsible for the Amazonas 3´s operation.

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HISPASAT has deployed 4,000 antennas for the reception of broadband via satellite in Spanish territory.

· The company is now the market leader in residential broadband via satellite in Spain.
· Speeds of up to 100 MB per 36 MHz transponder have been reached, a landmark in satellite communications.

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The Amazonas 3 satellite arrives at the Kourou launch base.

The launch of the HISPASAT Group´s tenth satellite is forecast for next February.

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HISPASAT awards Indra the contract for the Amazonas 4A ground control segment.

The new satellite, currently under construction, will be launched in 2014.

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