Satellite News

Russia will have five weather satellites in orbit by 2013, with the first to be launched later this year, the director of the hydrometeorological centre (Rosgidromet) said.

WorldSpace, Inc., along with its U.S. subsidiaries WorldSpace Systems Corporation and AfriSpace, Inc., have filed voluntary petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s black labrador dog, Koni, was given a collar that will allow her master to track her movements using the GLONASS navigation system – maybe some time next year, that is. Even though the satellite constellation is far from being complete, things are looking increasingly good.

The switch of Hubble’s Science Instrument Control and Data Handling (SIC&DH) system from the defunct Side A to the backup Side B has been completed without major problems.

As expected, Pakistan has ordered a replacement for its Paksat satellite from China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC).

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

Alliant Techsystems said it reached an agreement with United Space Alliance (USA) to perform subcontractor support to ATK for NASA’s Ares I launch vehicle.

Globalstar, Inc. has signed an agreement with Ericsson Federal Inc., a provider of technology and services to telecom operators.