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Preparations for second Soyuz launch from Kourou have started

October 13th, 2011 by

In parallel to the final preparations for Soyuz’ milestone maiden flight from French Guiana on 20 October with a payload of two Galileo navigation satellites, the second launch campaign has now begun for a December mission with six spacecraft that will perform governmental and civilian Earth observation duties, as well as military electronic intelligence-gathering.
Other Posts:Preparations continue for Ekspress-AM4 launchDigital Satellite TV – The AdvantagesBoeing to launch fourth Earth-observation satellite for ItalyToslink Optical Output For Dish TV DVR ReceiversApax completes Telenor Satellite Services acquisitionUpdate: Integration of Astra 1M begins at BaikonurSpot-2 de-orbiting has startedGOCE switches on main instrument

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JWST sunshield alignment table completed

October 13th, 2011 by

The 900-kg platform that engineers will use to precisely align the Webb telescope’s enormous five-layer sunshield is completed, with work slated to begin on flight-like template membranes early next year.Other Posts:China to launch two satellites ‘to monitor space environment’TSAT competition scrapped, decision delayed — reportWhat is Free to View Digital TV?Competition of launch providers may be heating upESA hands over keys to Soyuz launch siteIntelsat 19 to be Sea Launched in early 2012Something For Everyone in the Family, Thanks to Satellite TVMore cargo on its way to the ISS

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Jean-Martin Folz to succeed Giuliano Berretta as Eutelsat Chairman

October 13th, 2011 by

The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications met today and unanimously decided to propose to shareholders at the General Assembly of 8 November 2011 to nominate Jean-Martin Folz as a Board member. If elected, Jean-Martin Folz will be appointed by the Board as Chairman to succeed Giuliano Berretta.Other Posts:RSCC has six satellites in the pipelineLavochkin denies Fobos-Grunt delayThird German radar satellite in orbitStar One C1 arrives at KourouDon’t Miss a Moment With Satellite TV HD DVRIntelsat to test Internet routing in space for the U.S. militaryOrbital Express resumes unmated operationsAsiaSat 5 completes reference performance testing

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Jean-Martin Folz to succeed Giuliano Berretta as Eutelsat Chairman

October 13th, 2011 by

The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications met today and unanimously decided to propose to shareholders at the General Assembly of 8 November 2011 to nominate Jean-Martin Folz as a Board member. If elected, Jean-Martin Folz will be appointed by the Board as Chairman to succeed Giuliano Berretta.
Other Posts:Update: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsBoeing tests new Ka-band SATCOM antenna systemHarris to bid as prime contractor for GOES-R ground segmentIvanov helps GLONASSShould I Get Satellite TV? Read This Before You AnswerUpdate: Last Ariane launch in 2007 successfulAriane 5′s launch with Astra 3B and COMSATBw-2 set for 9 AprilSeeing the Big Ticket Events on Satellite TV

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