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On 1 August 2009, the LCROSS spacecraft successfully completed its first Earth-look calibration of its science payload. An additional Earth-look and a moon-look are scheduled for the remainder of the cruise phase of the mission.

Pictures released by NASA show that the two picosatellites that make up the DRAGONSat experiment did not separate as planned after being deployed from aboard space shuttle Endeavour.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) said it is in talks with two satellite providers after its existing one, ProtoStar, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S.

A new telemetry, command and ranging station was put into operation in July at ISS-Reshetnev.

Hispasat reported financial results for the first quarter 2009.

ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.

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The fifth Ariane 5 for launch this year has completed its initial build-up as preparations move forward for another dual-satellite payload mission.