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The accompanying satellite of the Shenzhou-7 orbital module has accomplished its primary mission after 100 days in space, the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) said according to Xinhua news agency.

A NASA-funded study describes how extreme solar eruptions could have severe consequences for communications, power grids and other technology on Earth.

Space Systems/Loral said it has finalised a previously announced satellite contract award to provide a new spacecraft to Intelsat.

Chinese state media said the country would launch more Beidou satellites in 2009. The completion of the planned regional navigation system appears to be delayed by a year or so, though.