Dec 18, 2003 : Speedera, Capcave to Stream Mars Probe

📅 December 18, 2003 - Content delivery service provider Speedera Networks (speedera.com) and Netherlands-based Internet systems integrator Capcave (capcave.nl), announced yesterday that they will be working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide live streaming of content from the Mars Express probe that is scheduled to arrive on Mars on Christmas day.

"Mars Express has been designed to perform a thorough exploration of the Red Planet, not only searching for water but daring to search for life itself," said Fulvio Drigani, manager of the ESA Web site. "The Web site is key to bringing this ambitious project home to the viewers on Earth. Since we expect record traffic to our site, after a rigorous examination ESA has selected Speedera and Capcave to stream this historic event."
Speedera said it partnered with Capcave, the primary contractor, to deliver the content over its distributed network.
"Speedera provides an optimal architecture to meet high traffic demands from planned and unplanned events," said Tim Koeleman, founder and studio director for Capcave. "ESA required a complete and elegant solution to ensure that visitors to ESA's site would be able to view this exciting and extraordinary Mars landing."
In addition to assisting the ESA, Speedera said it is also providing global on-demand computing services for NASA.
"We are pleased to be part of this awe-inspiring event set to take place on another world," said Ajit Gupta, president and CEO of Speedera Networks. "Capcave has an excellent reputation as a total fulfillment company, with roots in traditional media, that knows how to skillfully blend in new media strategies for effective on-line execution of these types of world-scale events. We look forward to working with ESA to boost its Webcast streaming capabilities in order to bring the Red Planet to Earth for Web viewers."

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