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Archive for August, 2008

Measat 3A launch delayed several weeks

August 13th, 2008 by

The launch of Measat 3A will be delayed at least several weeks. In contrast to initial reports, however, it is not yet certain whether the satellite will have to be returned to its manufacturer, Orbital Sciences, for repairs.

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Unavailable tracking plane delays GeoEye-1 launch

August 13th, 2008 by

GeoEye, Inc. announced that United Launch Alliance (ULA) has initiated a change in the target launch date for GeoEye-1 from 22 August to 4 September 2008. The launch time remains at 1850:57 UTC.

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GMV releases hifly v6.0

August 12th, 2008 by

GMV said it has released version 6.0 of its hifly Satellite Control System.

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Digital TV platform on NigComSat planned

August 12th, 2008 by

NigComSat and DigiTech Broadcasting Limited, a Nigerian wholly-owned signal carrier distributor, have signed a joint venture agreement on the utilisation of the NigComSat communication satellite for digital broadcasting operations.

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Orbcomm Inc. results Q2 2008

August 12th, 2008 by

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter ending 30 June 2008.

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Telesat Holdings Inc. results Q2 2008

August 12th, 2008 by

Telesat Holdings Inc. (Telesat) announced its financial results for the second quarter 2008.

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Loral Space & Communications Inc. results Q2 2008

August 12th, 2008 by

Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2008.

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NRO resuscitates spy satellite but won’t say more

August 12th, 2008 by

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office said it has restored a defunct satellite to operation.

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