Gogo expects to be able to install the Ku-band systems on commercial aircraft as early as the fourth quarter of 2012.

ENGADGET: Gogo spreads its in-flight WiFi wings further with SES satellite deal

The international service will use high-bandwidth Ku-band capacity satellites to provide global coverage..When complete in 2015, Delta will operate approximately 1, 000 Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft in its worldwide fleet.

ENGADGET: Delta expanding Gogo in-flight WiFi to select international flights beginning in 2013

Gogo, a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, plans to utilize high-throughput Ku-band capacity on current and future SES multi-beam satellites serving the continental United States, the Atlantic Ocean Region and Europe.

ENGADGET: Gogo spreads its in-flight WiFi wings further with SES satellite deal

Whether it's Gogo's exclusive air to ground and ATG-4 technologies, SES's Ku-band satellites or, Inmarsat's Global Xpress Ka-band satellite technologies, we plan to offer a full range of connectivity solutions for any aircraft mission.

ENGADGET: Gogo spreads its in-flight WiFi wings further with SES satellite deal

While out on three spacewalks, Atlantis mission specialists Steve Bowen, Michael Good and Garrett Reisman replaced six solar array batteries on the orbiting platform and installed a backup communications Ku-band antenna and a robot tool tray.

BBC: Atlantis set for 'final' return

The Mingus Big Band is a hot band at any time, and on this night, it added extra star power, featuring Ku-umba Frank Lacy on trombone and vocals, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Vincent Herring on sax, Dave Kikoski on piano and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums.

NPR: Mingus Big Band: A Rousing, Raucous Concert