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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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Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. reported its results for the quarter ending 30 June 2010.
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The United Arab Emirates’ Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) granted Al Yah Advanced Satellite Communications Services a ten-year satellite services license, and Star Satellite Communications Company a ten-year satellite and broadcasting services license, both effective as of 8 July 2010.
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