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Archive for December 22nd, 2011

Still more than two months until next Ariane 5 launch

December 22nd, 2011 by

Arianespace is readying the first Ariane 5 for launch in 2012 from French Guiana following delivery of this heavy-lift workhorse by its industrial prime contractor, Astrium.

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SES-4 [ex NSS-14] pre-launch details

December 22nd, 2011 by

A Proton M/Briz M is to launch SES-4 on 26 December, 1841 UTC from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

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Exelis to provide sensors for climate measurement

December 22nd, 2011 by

ITT Exelis (formerly EDO Corp.) has received an additional US$3.2 million award to produce satellite-based sensors that help measure precipitation around the world.

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Solaris Mobile announces management reorganisation

December 22nd, 2011 by

Solaris Mobile Ltd., the Dublin based operator of hybrid satellite and terrestrial wireless networks across Europe, announced that Matt Child is assuming the role of Chief Executive to succeed Steve Maine who is leaving the company to pursue other professional interests.

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