March 18th, 2009 by
Rocket: Rokot/Briz-KM; Payload: GOCE (Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer); Date: 17 March 2009, 1421 UTC; Site: Plesetsk, Russia. The spacecraft with a fuelled mass of 1,052 kg was successfully deployed into the intended near Sun synchronous orbit of approximately 280 km altitude with an inclination of 96.7 degrees.
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March 18th, 2009 by
On 19 June 2008, Orbcomm launched its Coast Guard demonstration satellite and five quick-launch satellites. Amidst ongoing troubles with these spacecraft, one of the satellites is now even expected to be a total loss.
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March 18th, 2009 by
Loral Space & Communications Inc. reported its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ending 31 December 2008.
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March 18th, 2009 by
Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ending 31 December 2008.
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March 18th, 2009 by
The two European S-band licenses will tomorrow be awarded to the two European applicants, The Independent reports citing two senior industry sources.
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