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Archive for December 14th, 2015

O3b signs agreement for 4th Soyuz launch plus option

December 14th, 2015 by

O3b Networks Limited has signed a contract with Arianespace for a fourth Soyuz launch to support the expansion of the O3b Networks’ satellite constellation.

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Next Galileo launch approaching

December 14th, 2015 by

Europe’s latest two Galileo navigation satellites have been mated with the Soyuz launcher’s Fregat upper stage, marking another milestone in preparations for Arianespace’s 17 December lift-off from French Guiana.

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Hayabusa2 Earth swing-by successful

December 14th, 2015 by

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed that the Asteroid Explorer “Hayabusa2” is cruising on its target orbit after measuring and calculating the post-Earth-swing-by orbit.

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