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Archive for August, 2006

Update: Belarus to announce tender for BelKa-R

August 19th, 2006 by

Four Russian companies will take part in a tender for the manufacture of a satellite to replace Belarus’ BelKa satellite.

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Hotbird 8 starts in-orbit testing

August 19th, 2006 by

Following the launch on 4 August 2006 by an ILS Proton Briz M, Eutelsat’s Hotbird 8 satellite has reached geosynchronous orbit through three apogee engine firings.

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NASA selects SpaceX, RpK for COTS programme

August 19th, 2006 by

NASA selected SpaceX and Rocketplane Kistler to develop and demonstrate commercial orbital transportation services that could open new markets and pave the way for contracts to launch and deliver crew and cargo to the International Space Station.

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Advantech Names Government Sales Executive

August 18th, 2006 by

Advantech Satellite Networks has promoted Michael Pollack to vice president, government…

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Digitalglobe Expands Senior Management Team

August 18th, 2006 by

Digitalglobe announced Aug. 16 two additions to its senior management team. Marc Tremblay has been appointed general manager of Digitalglobe’s commercial business unit, where he will be responsible for the management of global…

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Showtime Signs New Sports Deal With Al Jazeera

August 18th, 2006 by

Showtime, the Middle East direct-to-home operator, announced a new content deal with Al Jazeera to boost its sports…

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ND Satcom Won SNG Project From U.S. Broadcaster

August 18th, 2006 by

ND Satcom won a project from an unnamed U.S. broadcaster for its new broadcast workflow automation solution smartSNG. The project…

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Globalstar Adds To Financing

August 18th, 2006 by

Globalstar Inc. renegotiated a previous debt financing agreement, adding another $100 million, the company announced…

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