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Rocket: Chang Zheng-4C; Payload: Yaogan X (YG 10); Date: 9 August 2010, 2249 UTC; Launch Site: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. Chinese state media said the launch was successful.
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Spacecom Satellite Communications Ltd. announced that fuel on its interim Amos 5i communications satellite will run out before the Amos 5 satellite is launched.
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On 9 August 2010, the Yamal-102 satellite was taken out of service after reaching its operational lifetime.
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Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2010.
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Intelsat S.A. reported results for the three months ending 30 June 2010.
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Iridium Communications Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2010.
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GeoEye, Inc., announced financial results for the second quarter ending 30 June 2010.
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ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011.
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