Satellite News

SES Astra announced that the launch of its new satellite Astra 1M from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is scheduled for 31 October 2008.

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) insists the fourth flight of its Falcon 1 rocket was “right on target.” Also, the next Falcon 1 launch is delayed once again.

The first German-made satellite-based radar reconnaissance system, SAR-Lupe, successfully passed final acceptance by the German Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB).

Solaris Mobile and ICO Global have filed separate applications with the European Commission (EC) in response to the Commission’s call for applications for pan-European systems providing mobile satellite services. ICO also said it took legal action to protect international rights under ITU Radio Regulations.

Globalstar, Inc. announced it has launched a new satellite-based remote automated utility meter reading interface solution designed to communicate with meters located in areas not served by the traditional public landline telephone system.

SpaceDev, Inc. said it recently completed its third significant milestone under the Space Act Agreement signed with NASA in June 2007; the Internal Space Vehicle Propulsion Module Preliminary Design Review (PDR).