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Archive for October 8th, 2008

DMSP-F18 launch pushed to next year

October 8th, 2008 by

The launch of the United States’ next military weather satellite, DMSP-F18, has been delayed again. However, this time not because of any problem – on the contrary.

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Astrium delivers Nimiq 4 in orbit

October 8th, 2008 by

Telesat’s Nimiq 4 satellite has successfully completed in-orbit tests and has been placed at the 82 degrees West orbital slot. The satellite was formally handed over to Telesat Canada by satellite manufacturer Astrium as part of the in-orbit delivery contract.

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British consultancy to oversee construction of Yahsat ground stations

October 8th, 2008 by

British engineering and management consultancy Clarke Bond has been appointed as project manager for the delivery of Yahsat’s two satellite ground stations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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Frequency Electronics selected for military satellite payload products

October 8th, 2008 by

Frequency Electronics has received an authorisation to proceed on a new contract, valued at approximately US$4 million, to provide satellite payload products for a military space programme.

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TerreStar Europe applies for S-Band spectrum

October 8th, 2008 by

TerreStar Europe Limited — an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation — announced that it has submitted an application with the European Commission for a pan-European 2GHz MSS S-band spectrum authorisation.

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