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Archive for October 29th, 2008

Arianespace receives sixth Ariane 5 for launch in 2008

October 29th, 2008 by

The sixth (and final) Ariane 5 of 2008 has been accepted by Arianespace following its transfer to the Final Assembly Building at Europe’s Spaceport, where the launch vehicle’s dual-satellite payload will be integrated.

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Integration of Astra 1M begins at Baikonur

October 29th, 2008 by

Preparations are under way in Baikonur to launch Proton M/Briz M launch vehicle with the Astra 1M satellite.

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China to launch Venesat soon

October 29th, 2008 by

China plans to launch Venezuela’s first communication satellite this week, state media reported.

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Hubble slowly comes back to life

October 29th, 2008 by

The current primary camera on the Hubble Space Telescope is now back in active operation and will resume science observations shortly.

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ICO wants additional US$949 million from Boeing

October 29th, 2008 by

ICO Global Communications Holdings Ltd., which last week won a US$370.6 million verdict against Boeing Co. over a failed agreement to build a satellite network, asked a jury for an additional US$949 million in punitive damages. Boeing says it’s punished enough already.

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WorldSpace, Inc. to be delisted from Nasdaq

October 29th, 2008 by

WorldSpace, Inc. has received notice from the staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC that the company will be delisted.

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