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Officials from U.S. Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center announced the completion of the Next Generation Operational Control System Preliminary Design Review.
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NASA has selected two game-changing space technology projects for development. The selections are part of the agency’s efforts to pursue revolutionary technology required for future missions, while proving the capabilities and lowering the cost of government and commercial space activities.
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Euroconsult announced the recipients of its 8th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management.
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Globalstar, Inc. announced that its third launch of six second-generation satellites is now planned for early December.Other Posts:Liquid Methane Drizzles Down on TitanLM scientists determine magnetic reconnection locationsATK Receives Contract To Build Orion Solid Rocket MotorsDawn approaches VestaSES Americom Satellite Arrives in French Guiana For December LaunchProton to loft XM-5 next yearAstra-1L And Galaxy 17 Ready For Launch Aboard Ariane 5NASA awards Boeing extension to ISS sustainment contract

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace announced the signature of a contract for the launch of the BepiColombo spacecraft, designed to explore the planet Mercury.Other Posts:Let Satellite TV Ignite Your Home Entertainment Set UpFrance Telecom Sells Mobile Satellite Communications UnitIntelsat To Offer Portuguese Channel in Brazil; Provide Service To YachtsOrbital awarded US$29.5 million contract for ANGELS programmeArianespace to launch German military communications satellitesBoeing, Northrop Grumman Perform Orbital Express DemonstrationsSES increases ownership in SES Sirius to 90 percentDVB approves DVB-SH specification

Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) announced that the high throughput broadband satellite that it built for ViaSat Inc. arrived today at the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan, where it will be launched aboard an ILS Proton M/Briz M vehicle provided by International Launch Services(ILS).Other Posts:Russia to close SvobodnyTurksat turns to GMV for control of its satellitesRocketplane Kistler has new partner to replace OrbitalGenCorp gets Air Force dealTCS Nets $3.5 Million Addition From Army For Military Transition SATCOM ContractSIA’s Second Annual DoD Commercial Satcom Users Workshop Slated For DecemberTurner expands SNG transponder deal with SES AmericomSatellite TV is Great – But It’s Even Better on Your PC

Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced that Measat-2 had been successfully brought back into operational service at 148 degrees East.Other Posts:Take Your Satellite TV Service to a New LevelC2SAT Appoints Telemar Scandinavia AB Global Service PartnerW3B, BSAT-3b launched by Ariane 5Combine a DVR With Satellite Television For a Winning CombinationDRS Technologies to provide satellite network for U.S. militarySirius Satellite Radio results 2007CALIPSO backup laser switched onBeing Practical With Dish Network

Eutelsat Communications and the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) announced they have extended the agreement under which RSCC provides key services to control Eutelsat’s satellites.Other Posts:Ondas Media Buoyed By New ResearchLandsat 5 in critical condition after attitude anomalyMarshall Center honours 2006 Contractor Excellence Award winnersHerschel & Planck pre-launch detailsSatellite Today Blogs From Euroconsult And IBC 2007Astrium sets up joint venture in PolandNewSat acquires satellite slotsSpace shuttle Endeavour launch postponed for at least 72 hours