Satellite News

A few details on Iridium’s planned new satellite constellation have been reported by the East Valley Tribune.

Boeing is (once again) looking to revive its commercial satellite business, in part by introducing a smaller, more flexible line of spacecraft, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completed a preliminary design review for its first orbital demonstration mission, and Rocketplane Kistler completed a system requirements review for its cargo services system, NASA said.

The launch of a Japanese radar spy satellite aboard an H-2A rocket has been postponed twice because of bad weather.

A declaration signed in Bremen, Germany confirmed an increase in Ariane 5 production rate to meet growing demand in the launch services marketplace, Arianespace said.

SSTL, a designer and manufacturer of small satellites, has added three members to its board: Martin Sweeting will serve as group executive chairman, with Matt Perkins as…

Raytheon Co. will deliver the Navy Multiband Terminal satellite communication system to the U.S. Navy…

TerreStar Networks Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Motient Corp., closed on the sale of $500 million in aggregate principal…