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Archive for July 9th, 2008

Czech Republic accedes to the ESA Convention

July 9th, 2008 by

The Agreement on the Czech Republic’s accession to the ESA Convention was signed on 8 July in Prague.

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Sea Launch appoints new President, General Manager

July 9th, 2008 by

Effective 3 July 2008, the Sea Launch Board of Directors has appointed Kjell Karlsen as President and General Manager. Mr. Karlsen replaces Robert A. Peckham, who will be pursuing other opportunities within The Boeing Company.

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MSV and Boeing amend satellite system procurement contract

July 9th, 2008 by

Mobile Satellite Ventures has reached an agreement with Boeing Satellite Systems to defer an additional US$40 million of payments on the construction of the MSV-2 satellite.

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Update: Americom satellite to carry military piggyback payload

July 9th, 2008 by

Americom Government Services (AGS) announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to host an experimental sensor on board a commercial spacecraft.

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Raytheon submits proposal for GOES-R ground segment

July 9th, 2008 by

The Team GOES-R partnership led by Raytheon Company has submitted its proposal to develop the ground segment for the U.S: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series known as GOES-R.

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ProtoStar I, Badr-6 launch results

July 9th, 2008 by

On 7 July, Arianespace boosted two telecommunications satellites, providing direct TV broadcast and Internet services, into orbit: ProtoStar I for Bermudan operator ProtoStar Ltd. and Badr-6 for Saudi-Arabia-based operator Arabsat.

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