Satellite News

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported third quarter 2006 results.

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2006.

Science Applications International Corporation announced it won a cost-plus award fee contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory and Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/VS) with a ceiling value of approximately US$25 million, and a 29-month period of performance.

The Sea Launch team has initiated a 72-hour countdown in preparation for the launch of the XM-4 broadcast satellite on 26 October. Lift-off is planned at the opening of a 58-minute launch window at 2349 UTC.

Rocket: Chang Zheng 4B; Payload: Shijian 6-2A, Shijian 6-2B (?); Date: 23 October 2006, 2343 UTC; Launch Site: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The launch, which hadn’t previously been announced, was successful.

The People’s Republic of China plans to launch its first direct-broadcasting satellite by the end of October and is planning to launch its second geosynchronous meteorological satellite before the end of the year, according to state-sponsored reports. Sinosat 2, capable of carrying radio…

Satamatics, a provider of asset-tracking and monitoring services, announced Oct. 23 that it connected its 100,000th subscriber through its…

Vernon Irvin will serve as chief marketing officer for XM Satellite Radio, the company announced Oct. 23. His appointment will take effect Nov. 14, and…