Satellite News

Spacecom, operator of the Amos satellite fleet, announced that Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has selected Space International Services, Ltd. (SIS) to launch the Amos-4 commercial satellite.

Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) Merlin 1D engine has achieved flight qualification. Through a 28 test qualification programme, the Merlin 1D accumulated 1,970 seconds of total test time, the equivalent run time of over 10 full mission durations, and is now fully qualified to fly on the Falcon 9 rocket.

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has returned to active status and is on track to resume science investigations, following two days in safe mode.

Norsat International Inc. announced their selection as an authorised supplier of microwave components for O3b Network ground terminals.