WorldSpace and Raytheon test-launched their global Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery (also lovingly known as DWRR) broadcast system. The new system combines commercial satellites, and 24/7/365 network operations.

The system is a real-time emergency alert and recovery tool for use in disasters such as tsunamis and hurricanes. DWRR reaches into remote areas, and to mobile users such as emergency response vehicles. DWRR dispatches audio alerts to warn people that a disaster is imminent and, during disaster recovery, delivers vital information to governments and relief agencies in the affected areas.

This appears to be part of the MESA (Mobile Enhanced Situational Awareness) program that XM Satellite Radio, Raytheon and WorldSpace we heard about back in May.

WorldSpace, you know that "other" satellite radio provider, recently announced that they've reached 100,000 subscribers. WorldSpace has been doing a major push in India recently, ensuring they've grabbed hold of that market while it's booming, and I believe the growth potential behind this company is huge. Great news, and it's a definite that we'll see more good news from this company in the future.

[Press Release]