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Archive for February 15th, 2008

First customer for former MEASAT-1

February 15th, 2008 by

Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced that SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a provider of Internet services over satellite and terrestrial fibre optic systems, has signed a multi-transponder agreement for C-Band capacity on the Africasat-1 satellite.

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RRSat acquires Hawley Teleport

February 15th, 2008 by

RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, RRsat Global Communications Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire the Hawley Teleport located in Pennsylvania, USA, for approximately US$4.25 million.

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Orbital Sciences Corporation results 2007

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Orbital Sciences Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007.

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Eutelsat results 1H FY 2007-2008

February 15th, 2008 by

Eutelsat Communications reported results for the first half of its fiscal year, which ended 31 December 2007, and announced it planned to order a new satellite for the company’s 7 degrees East slot.

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U.S. military confirms upcoming ASAT test

February 15th, 2008 by

After a few weeks of leaking hints to selected media, the U.S. Department of Defense has now officially confirmed it would try to shoot down its failed experimental spy satellite NRO-L21 (USA 193).

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Delays of the day: Vinasat, Razaksat

February 15th, 2008 by

The launch of Vietnam’s first satellite will be delayed eight days, and SpaceX has updated its Falcon launch manifest.

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