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Archive for August 7th, 2008

Hughes announces fastest consumer satellite Internet access

August 7th, 2008 by

Hughes Network Systems, LLC announced the launch of the fastest consumer broadband satellite Internet access plan ever offered — once again.

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Hughes Communications, Inc. results Q2 2008

August 7th, 2008 by

Hughes Communications, Inc. announced financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2008.

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Iridium results Q2 2008

August 7th, 2008 by

Iridium Satellite LLC announced financial results for the second quarter which ended 30 June 2008.

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Yahsat secures US$1.2 billion financing

August 7th, 2008 by

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJsc, the UAE’s first nationally-owned satellite operator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development company, has secured commitments for US$1.2 billion to finance the Middle East’s first hybrid satellite communications system.

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Andrews Space to develop plug and play spacecraft demonstrator

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Andrews Space announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at more than US$1.5 million to develop plug and play spacecraft subsystems and demonstrate integrated spacecraft capability.

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AMC-21 installed atop its launcher

August 7th, 2008 by

Final payload integration is in full swing for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008, with SES Americom’s AMC-21 satellite now installed atop an Ariane 5 ECA at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

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