Satellite News

The Indonesian government has refiled to reclaim the country’s right to use the orbital slot of 150.5 degrees East with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

NASA confirmed earlier reports that it is examining the possibility of adding a lightweight grapple fixture to the James Webb Space Telescope, to be launched in 2013.

Rocket: Chang Zheng 3A; Payload: Sinosat 3; Date: 31 May 2007, 1608 UTC; Launch Site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China. The successful flight was the 100th of a Chang Zheng rocket — and the 97th successful one.