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Rocket: Chang Zheng 2C; Payload: Shi Jian 11-02 (SJ-11-02); Date: 29 July, 0742 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. The launch marked the 142nd flight for the Chang Zheng rocket family.
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The U.S. Air Force’s second Space Based Infrared Systems geosynchronous satellite successfully completed a Baseline Integrated System Test recently at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Sunnyvale, California.
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The European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. (EADS) reported financial results for the first half 2011.
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SES S.A. reported financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2011.
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Globalstar, Inc. announced that after the successful implementation of the strategic initiatives he introduced during his tenure, the company has accepted Chief Executive Officer Peter Dalton’s request to retire.
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The new satellite Eutelsat ordered from Astrium was incorrectly referred to as W3B in the headline of an article yesterday. The name is actually Eutelsat 3B, as used throughout the article itself. The headline has been updated accordingly.
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Eutelsat Communications announced that it is expanding its commercial response to high-growth video, data, telecom and broadband markets with the opening of business at the 3 degrees East orbital position. To support further long-term expansion, Eutelsat has selected Astrium to build a tri-band satellite, which will increase and diversify its resources for markets in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and South America.
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