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Archive for August 3rd, 2006

SES Astra Moves Forward in Germany

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SES Astra signed some key channel contracts in Germany ahead of the launch of its new digital platform, scheduled for the first half of 2007. SES signed deals with…

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Aliant Offers Internet Satellite Service to Canadian Customers

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Atlantic Canada’s Aliant will launch a high-speed Internet satellite service to customers without…

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Frequency Electronics Awarded Several Contracts from Department of Defense

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The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Frequency Electronics Inc. multiple contracts to build a secure communications…

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Lockheed Martin Delivers Second Flight Structure For Advanced EHF Program

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Lockheed Martin delivered the flight structure of the second Advanced Extremely…

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Forecast International Sees Continued Growth In Launch Prices

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Despite overcapacity in the commercial satellite market and the continuing decline in the number of commercial launches being conducted, satellite operators are having trouble finding rides to space because launch vehicle manufacturers have sized their industry to match commercial demand, according to…

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Telesat Canada Reports Higher Profits Despite Revenue Slip

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Telesat Canada reported a profit of 43 million Canadian dollars ($38 million) in the 2006 second quarter, compared to earnings of 26.3 million…

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ATK Receives Contract To Build Orion Solid Rocket Motors

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Orbital Sciences Corp. awarded ATK a $90 million contract to supply first-…

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Thrane & Thrane Seeks To Buy Nera Satcom

August 3rd, 2006 by

Thrane & Thrane has made a 550 million kroner ($94.1 million) offer to buy Nera ASA’s mobile satellite communications operations, Nera announced Aug. 2. Under the deal, Thrane & Thrane…

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