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Archive for May 4th, 2015

ISRO successfully tests High Thrust Cryogenic Engine

May 4th, 2015 by

A major milestone in the development of ISRO’s next generation launch vehicle, GSLV MkIII, was achieved on successful long duration hot test (635 seconds) of high thrust cryogenic engine (CE20) on 28 April at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

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First Lockheed Martin-built GPS III ready for system-level testing

May 4th, 2015 by

Lockheed Martin recently fully integrated the U.S. Air Force’s first next generation GPS III satellite at the company’s Denver-area satellite manufacturing facility. The first in a new design block of more powerful and accurate GPS satellites, GPS III Space Vehicle One is now preparing for system-level testing this summer.

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New funding for Fobos-Grunt

May 4th, 2015 by

Roskosmos plans to launch a new sample soil expedition to Mars’ satellite Phobos, according to a draft of Russia’s space programme for 2016-2025.

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STMicroelectronics announces 500 Mbaud satellite demodulator chip

May 4th, 2015 by

STMicroelectronics has announced the world’s first 500 Mbaud High-Symbol-Rate (HSR) satellite demodulator chip.

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