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The launch of the U.S. Air Force’s third Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) spacecraft moved another step closer. On 30 October, engineers completed the encapsulation procedure at the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Florida.
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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to manage a pan-European student built mission to the Moon.
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Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited (ABS), Hong Kong, has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Mabuhay Satellite Corporation (MSC), a Philippines-based operator and owner of communications satellite and satellite facilities.
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The DirecTV Group, Inc. reported third quarter 2009 financial results.
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Sirius XM Radio announced third quarter 2009 financial and operating results.
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The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and the Canadian company Iunctus Geomatics have jointly formed a new company PrioraNet Canada, which is to pursue business opportunities related to ground stations in Canada.
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