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International Launch Services (ILS) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) of Tokyo, Japan, announced a new contract for the launch of Turksat 4A and Turksat 4B on ILS Proton. Turksat 4A is scheduled to launch in late 2013 and Turksat 4B in early 2014.Other Posts:ViaSat selects Tom Moore to lead Ka-band broadband ventureCluster Spacecraft Catch a Magnetic ReconnectionReport: Russia To Add Six Satellites To GlonassEurope Approves Apax Acquisition Of Telenor SatelliteNASA, ATK Signs Ares First Stage ContractNorthrop Grumman Corp. (Aerospace Systems) results Q1 2009Ball Aerospace completes STPSat-2 pre-shipment reviewISRO’s cryo engine passes flight acceptance test

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) unveiled the final specifications and launch date for the Falcon Heavy. There have indeed been changes to earlier Falcon Heavy plans.Other Posts:EchoStar to acquire SatmexSatellite TV Packages to Improve Your Sports BarPay Per View Movies on Satellite TV – Convenience For All the FamilyUpgrading Today – The Benefits of Switching to Satellite TVWorldspace Stock Hits 52-Week Low Due To Disappointing Subscriber GrowthEnvisat Symposium 2007 To Highlights EO AchievementsHow an HD DVR Receiver Can Transform Your Television ExperienceGPS demo payload arrives

The dual-purpose Indian GSAT-8 satellite, to be orbited on another of Arianespace’s Ariane 5 missions during 2011, arrived in French Guiana.Other Posts:Intelsat in joint venture to launch dedicated African satelliteJapan’s SERVIS-2 spacecraft delivered for Rokot launchRussia to revive Luch system, reportTwo-pronged approach to thwart the attack of the Zombie SatelliteILS Set To Launch With Anik-3 AboardSpaceDev, Inc. results 2006SS/L to build tenth Optus satelliteRussia launches new set of navigation satellites

The communications crosslink between the twin Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon Company, has shown its effectiveness in transmitting high-precision, real-time missile tracking data to the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).Other Posts:What Makes a Cable TV Provider Better Than the Others?Are Dish TV Specials Worth Your Hard Earned Money?Iridium and GHL Acquisition close transaction and stock offeringThales Alenia Space sums up 2007 developmentsMDA to support Japan’s H-II Transfer VehicleRising Prices on Nearly Everything Lead Subscribers to Satellite TVSpace technology and very poor nationsSES Astra sees more HD channels on its satellites