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Archive for February 13th, 2008

Spacecom board rejects SES offer

February 13th, 2008 by

The board of Spacecom Satellite Communications Ltd., operator of the Amos satellites, has rejected the offer of SES SA to buy most of the company’s assets in cash or through a merger.

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A2100 satellite fleet achieves 200 years in orbit

February 13th, 2008 by

Lockheed Martin said the company’s A2100 communications satellite fleet recently achieved a major milestone by accumulating 200 years of successful in-orbit operations.

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Israel wants to sell Turkey partially blind spy satellite

February 13th, 2008 by

Turkey is reportedly interested in buying an Ofek spy satellite from Israel. But one of the main hurdles for such a deal is that Israel demands that any of its sensitive military facilities stay off-limits to surveillance.

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The return of the space tug – thanks to Eutelsat?

February 13th, 2008 by

The long-delayed and almost forgotten project of an “orbital tugboat” that could extend satellites’ lives may get a boost. Eutelsat is interested in the system, Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing industry sources.

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Ariane 5 ES delivered to Arianespace for launch of ATV

February 13th, 2008 by

Arianespace has taken delivery of the Ariane 5 ES launcher for its upcoming milestone mission, which will orbit Europe’s large Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV).

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