Satellite News

Orbcomm said it has had troubles with six spacecraft launched in June 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard demonstration satellite and five quick-launch satellites. Additionally, two older satellites in orbit are no longer operational.

Kayser-Threde has signed a contract with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Bonn, under which the company will become system prime contractor for the next German satellite mission, EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program).

Boeing announced the successful demonstration of a common software application that can support the space and ground segments of the Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT).

Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2008. It also appears that the company’s satellite manufacturing unit, SS/L, may recently have received an order that has not been announced so far.

Thaicom PCL reported financial results for the third quarter 2008 and said it would rent its next satellite instead of ordering a new one.

Sirius XM Radio announced third quarter 2008 results.

Globalstar, Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the three months ending 30 September 2008.

GeoEye, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter 2008.