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Archive for September 5th, 2009

SATCOMBw-2a readied for Ariane 5 launch

September 5th, 2009 by

The German military communications satellite passenger for Arianespace’s upcoming Ariane 5 flight has arrived in French Guiana to begin its pre-launch processing in preparation for a lift-off later this month.
Other Posts:Cheap Satellite TV Service Tailored to Your NeedsBoeing Network & Space Systems Reports 4 Percent GrowthTerrestar Networks Chooses Arianespace to Launch Terrestar-1NASA names crew exploration vehicle ‘Orion’Samba and Tango got closerDelay of the day: STS-119 (once again)RRsat to distribute two additional TV channels via Yamal-201Lockheed Martin completes acoustic test of first AEHF satellite

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TerraSAR-X radar satellite to become a key data source for GMES

September 5th, 2009 by

Infoterra GmbH (which holds the exclusive commercial marketing rights for TerraSAR-X data and services) announced that it won a framework contract covering the acquisition and provision of TerraSAR-X radar satellite data worth EUR2.2 million (US$3.1 million), as well as the implementation of a direct ordering tool for this data, worth another EUR200.000.
Other Posts:Kayser-Threde appointed EnMap system primeSES S.A. results 2008Glentel installs new satellite hubMESSENGER probe completes flyby of VenusCapRock acquires ArrowheadSpirent simulates Japan’s Quazi Zenith Satellite SystemMore Than 50 Percent Of Amos-3 Capacity SoldHas Virgil Starkwell moved into the satellite launch business?

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COM DEV International Ltd. results Q2 FY 2009

September 5th, 2009 by

COM DEV International Ltd. announced its third quarter financial results for the three-month period ending 31 July 2009.
Other Posts:FAQ’s on Dish Network Turbo HDRaytheon may track astronauts, robots on the moonEMS Technologies results 2008Andrews Space buysMDA receives contract from Astrium/TAS consortiumXM To Offer Hanukkah Channel Amid Holiday ProgrammingCBERS-2B passes in-orbit testsCOM DEV gets approval to buy passive microwave devices product line

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