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Archive for August 26th, 2011

Zombie Ekspress?

August 26th, 2011 by

Ekspress AM4, which was stranded in a wrong orbit after launch, might pose a threat to other satellites, Interfax news agency reported.
Other Posts:Anomaly II: False alert stopped cryogenic testIntegral Systems expands command and control system for VinasatWildBlue 1 shipped to KourouEkspress MD-1 satellite arrives in BaikonurDSCS III completes 200 years in orbitGlobecomm Opens Broadcast Operations Center For Showtime NetworksSatellite TV Borders on Providing Too Many ChannelsTsSKB launch plans 2012/13

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Russia plans Soyuz test launches – report

August 26th, 2011 by

Russia will carry out two unmanned test launches of Soyuz carrier rockets, a source in the Russian space industry was quoted as saying by Novosti news agency.
Other Posts:TAS to build cargo modules for OrbitalXM-5 successfully performing post-launch manoeuvresUpdate: NASA selects SpaceX, RpK for COTS programmeAmos-3 ready for first ‘Land Launch’MDA to advance technologies for Canada’s space programThird Ariane 5 launch attempt successfulSatellite TV in Your Condominium – Frequently Asked QuestionsESA’s gravity satellite moves to launch pad

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Megha-Tropiques to be joined by three nano satellites

August 26th, 2011 by

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch three nano satellites, including one from Luxembourg, and the long-delayed Megha-Tropiques weather and climate research satellite, on board a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota next month.
Other Posts:Satellite TV 101 – Donate For a CauseBoeing tests new GPS ground stationJudge Halts Echostar DVR Patent Suit Against TivoTacSat 2 completes missionSaab orders Starsys’ spacecraft release mechanismsBig, Big Changes: Why Switch From Cable to Satellite TVCOM DEV begins work on two commercial satellitesDelay of the day: Astra 3B, COMSATBw-2

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Nigerian-built satellite acquires first image

August 26th, 2011 by

The Nigerian-built satellite, NigeriaSat-X, has acquired its first satellite image just three days after the successful launch on 17 August.
Other Posts:China begins construction of Hainan SLCIntegral Systems to check ARSAT-1′s signalsBelarus to announce tender for BelKa-RUpdate: New rules for commercial U.S. rocket launchesArianespace To Launch Helios 2BCompare Satellite TV PackagesThe Real Advantages of HDTV To Various CustomersJuniper Networks Joins Lockheed Martin-Northrop Grumman TSAT Team

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