Satellite News

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Solar-B scientific satellite aboard MV Launch…

SES Astra Techcom, a subsidiary of SES Astra, has been chosen to participate in Vietnam’s first public satellite project, Vinasat-1, SES Astra announced. SES Astra Techcom will deliver a pair of satellite-antenna systems that will provide telecommand…

Raytheon Co. will provide equipment designed to improve voice and data communications for the U.S. Army, the company announced Sept. 25. Raytheon will deliver 15…

A modernized GPS Block 2R satellite built by Lockheed Martin was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the company announced Sept. 25. The satellite, designated GPS 2R-15(M), is the second in a…

Arianespace received a contract to launch the Helios 2B military reconnaissance satellite in the first half of 2009, Arianespace announced Sept. 25. Helios 2B is part of a second-generation defense and…

SES Astra TechCom has been selected to participate in Vietnam’s first public satellite project Vinasat-1.

SkyTerra Communications, Inc. announced that it has completed the closing of the previously announced transactions to consolidate the ownership and control of Mobile Satellite Venture LP (MSV).

Motient Corporation (MNCP) announced the close of the transactions that will consolidate the ownership and control of TerreStar Networks Inc. under Motient, and will consolidate the ownership and control of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (MSV) and its corporate general partner under SkyTerra.