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Archive for March 3rd, 2011

First Soyuz-ST-B to launch Galileo satellites on 31 August

March 3rd, 2011 by

The first launch of a Soyuz-ST-B from the Guyana Space Centre (GSC) is planned for 31 August 2011, according to the rocket’s manufacturer.
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Misplaced Russian satellite has power problems, too

March 3rd, 2011 by

Contact has apparently been lost with the GEO-IK-2 satellite, which was launched into a useless orbit in February.
Other Posts:Last Ariane launch in 2007 successfulSpaceX receives Iridium NEXT launch contractDevelopment of China’s regional navsat system slightly delayedLockheed to build, Arianespace to launch new Japanese satelliteRadyne to buy AeroAstroGPS ground system software updatedA Bridge Too Far For Ouranos?Amazing Benefits Of Satellite TV

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Telesat buys ViaSat-1’s Canadian payload

March 3rd, 2011 by

Telesat announced that it has concluded an agreement with Loral Space & Communications Inc. to acquire the Canadian payload of the ViaSat-1 satellite.
Other Posts:Debris found in ISS rotary jointAlcatel-Lucent Begins OperationsGalaxy Express: YAPPPP (Yet Another PPP Problem)USAF test fuel-less attitude control for satellite oldiesProgress M-65 docks with ISSRRSat acquires Hawley TeleportPreparations for next two ILS Proton launchesGovernments world-wide invest a record US$68 billion in space programmes

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Harris to provide antennas for Inmarsat-5 satellites

March 3rd, 2011 by

Harris Corporation has been awarded a contract from Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems to build Ka-band antennas for three Inmarsat-5 satellites.
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Telesat results 2010

March 3rd, 2011 by

Telesat Holdings Inc. (Telesat) announced its financial results for the three month and one year periods ended 31 December 2010.
Other Posts:SS/L to build Telesat’s Nimiq 5Delays of the dayCHRIS satellite imager celebrates 7 years’ scientific successBQTSAT completes phase 1 of satellite projectAstrium to build Chilean EO satellite–reportThe Real Purpose of Cable TV AvailabilityOrbital to build new satellite to study X-ray polarisationGMV conducts successful ground systems testing for WSO-UV

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