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Archive for May 16th, 2018

Delay of the day: Falcon 9/Iridium NEXT, GRACE-FO

May 16th, 2018 by

The launch of two GRACE-Follow On Earth science satellites and five Iridium NEXT spacecraft has been delayed three days to 22 May.

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Spacebus Neo Critical Design Review successfully achieved

May 16th, 2018 by

Thales Alenia Space said that following successful Critical Design Review, the companys Spacebus Neo product line is now entering qualification phases and manufacturing process involving an industrial consortium all across Europe :

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NATS takes equity stake in Aireon

May 16th, 2018 by

The UK air traffic management service provider, NATS, has announced it has invested in Aireon, the company pioneering a space-based air traffic surveillance service.

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US$250 billion satellite launch and manufacturing market forecast

May 16th, 2018 by

NSR’s Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Services, 8th Edition report, finds that despite a slow 2017, across the board, the global satellite manufacturing and launch market is poised to generate in excess of US$250 billion in the next decade.

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