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Archive for August 16th, 2008

Update: Lockheed Martin testing advanced launch technologies

August 16th, 2008 by

The recent test launch for Lockheed Martin at New Mexico’s Spaceport America was that of a space plane prototype. And while officials earlier called the launch a success, the flight that followed it wasn’t one, according to SPACE.com.

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SpaceDev, Inc. results Q2 2008

August 16th, 2008 by

SpaceDev, Inc. reported its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2008.

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Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited interim results H1 2008

August 16th, 2008 by

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited announced interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2008.

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SAIC gets contract for CHIRP sensor

August 16th, 2008 by

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has received a subcontract from Orbital Sciences to deliver a wide-field-of-view sensor.

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GeoEye-1 launch date confirmed

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GeoEye, Inc. announced the Air Force 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base has approved the 4 September launch date for GeoEye-1 clearing the way to complete final preparations for launch.

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Superbird-7, AMC-21 launch results

August 16th, 2008 by

Contact has been established with the two satellites launched yesterday by an Ariane 5ECA.

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