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Archive for August 7th, 2009

GSAT-10 gets the green light

August 7th, 2009 by

The Indian government has approved design and development of GSAT-10 spacecraft at a cost of INR7.35 billion (EUR108 million, US$155 million) and with a foreign exchange component of about 8.6 percent.

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Northrop Grumman to provide deployable reflector for SMAP

August 7th, 2009 by

A deployable satellite reflector and boom assembly from Northrop Grumman Corporation will help NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) map soil moisture and the freezing and thawing cycles globally with unprecedented accuracy, resolution and coverage, the company said.

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NASA GSFC to participate in GEMS mission

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NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center said the Gravity and Extreme Magnetism Small Explorer (GEMS) will be the first to systematically measure the polarisation of cosmic X-ray sources.

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China ships Mars probe to Russia

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China’s first Mars probe has been transported to Russia for a launch later this year, state media reported.

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DirecTV Group, Inc. results Q2 2009

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The DirecTV Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2009 financial results.

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Sirius XM Radio results Q2 2009

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Sirius XM Radio announced second quarter 2009 financial and operating results.

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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd. results Q2 2009

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Inmarsat plc reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2009.

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Willis appoints new CEO of Inspace unit

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Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Roger Bathurst as Chief Executive Officer of its specialist space division, Willis Inspace, effective immediately.

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