Satellite News

Avtec Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CVG, Inc., announced that it has been awarded a contract from Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. to demonstrate an enhanced satellite communications receiver and modulator for NASA’s Tracking Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) K-band Upgrade Project (TKUP).

Sirius Satellite Radio announced third quarter financial results.

Telesat Canada announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2007.

EUMETSAT said it still hasn’t decided whether to switch on the backup AHRPT-B (Advanced High Resolution Picture Transmission) sub-system after the failure of the primary AHRPT-A aboard MetOp-A.

Lockheed Martin has completed a major test of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite, demonstrating its readiness to enter the critical environmental test phase in preparation for launch in late 2008, the company said.

At least one panel on a solar antenna on the International Space Station was damaged as it was unfolded after a repositioning during the STS-120 mission, forcing NASA to halt the operation and throwing expansion plans into doubt.