Satellite News

The first Galileo navigation message has been transmitted through the GIOVE-A Navigation Signal Generator Unit developed by Thales Alenia Space and the GIOVE…

Rocket: Ariane 5 ECA; Payload: Astra 1L, Galaxy 17; Date: 4 May 2007, 2229 UTC; Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana. At 27 minutes, 15 seconds after main engine ignition, Astra 1L separated from the launcher, followed by Galaxy 17 at 32 minutes, 54 seconds.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has won its fifth consecutive contract to operate the Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory (IRREL) at the Space Vehicles Directorate of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/VSSS).

NASA’s Aqua satellite, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation , marked its fifth year on-orbit today observing the Earth’s water systems, producing a massive data flow that is giving the world’s scientists insight into the Earth’s climate.

Poland is the fourth country to become an ESA European Cooperating State (ECS) following Hungary (April 2003), Czech Republic (November 2003) and Romania (February 2006).

Hispasat SA is looking to seek a stock market listing by year-end, La Gaceta de los Negocios reported.

Alliant Techsystems reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year 2007.

The European Union is to consider taking over the Galileo satellite system as it is faced with demands for more time and extra public funds from the project’s private builders, officials said.