July 6th, 2011 by
Rocket: Chang Zheng 2C; Payload: Shi Jian 11-03 [SJ-11-03]; Date: 6 June 2011, 0428 UTC; Launch Site: Jiuquan Launch Center, China. It was the 139th flight of the Chang Zheng rocket series.
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July 6th, 2011 by
The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites, built and operated by Northrop Grumman Corporation, contributed to a successful sea-based missile defence test on 15 April by acquiring, after being cued remotely, a target missile during the midcourse phase of its flight.
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July 6th, 2011 by
Bankrupt telecommunications firm TerreStar Networks Inc. is facing two objections to its proposed sale to DISH Network Corp., including from Space Systems/Loral, manufacturer of the TerreStar satellite currently in orbit.
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July 6th, 2011 by
Inmarsat plc announced that with effect from 1 January 2012, Andrew Sukawaty will become Executive Chairman and Rupert Pearce will become Chief Executive Officer.
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