Satellite News

Malin Space Science Systems, Inc. (MSSS) has delivered the first of four science cameras it is developing for the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2009 Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover mission.

The Indian Union Cabinet has approved funding of six GSLV operational flights at an estimated cost of INR12.81 billion (EUR189 million, US$299 million).

The second of two satellites for Ariane 5’s next flight has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport as Arianespace continues its sustained mission pace in 2008, the launch provider said.

Orbital Sciences Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2008.

Cyprus has issued a satellite license to Swedish operator OverHorizon.

Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. announced the company’s plans to introduce a cost effective satellite space platform/bus.

4C Controls Inc., USA, announced that it has selected for negotiation Thales Alenia Space Italia S.P.A. (TASI) as the prime contractor for the in-orbit delivery of the first two satellites with related ground segment of the planned 4C Controls’ satellites constellation.

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said it has shipped the first Japanese-made communications satellite and started preparations for its launch on 12 August. It will be launched by an Ariane 5 ECA alongside SES Americom’s AMC 21 at approx. 2044 UTC.