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UK-DMC-1’s orbit lowered

Submit on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 22:53

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) said it successfully repositioned the UK-DMC-1 spacecraft, which is reaching the end of its operational life, using unspent propellant to reduce the orbital lifetime and the probability of generating space debris.Other Posts:SES Astra starts roll-out of ‘Astra2Connect’ in IrelandGOCE starts delivering data for gravity map of EarthArirang 2 pictures distorted?Catching Warm-Weather Favorites on Satellite TVThe Benefits of a Satellite Television Package Are Unbeatable!Dnepr rocket launches Thailand’s EO satelliteSatellite operators want EU to guarantee space servicesAsia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. results 2006

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