Satellite News

Rocket: Rokot/Briz-KM; Payload: GOCE (Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer); Date: 17 March 2009, 1421 UTC; Site: Plesetsk, Russia. The spacecraft with a fuelled mass of 1,052 kg was successfully deployed into the intended near Sun synchronous orbit of approximately 280 km altitude with an inclination of 96.7 degrees.

On 19 June 2008, Orbcomm launched its Coast Guard demonstration satellite and five quick-launch satellites. Amidst ongoing troubles with these spacecraft, one of the satellites is now even expected to be a total loss.

Loral Space & Communications Inc. reported its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ending 31 December 2008.

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ending 31 December 2008.

The two European S-band licenses will tomorrow be awarded to the two European applicants, The Independent reports citing two senior industry sources.