Satellite News

Arianespace is readying the first Ariane 5 for launch in 2012 from French Guiana following delivery of this heavy-lift workhorse by its industrial prime contractor, Astrium.

A Proton M/Briz M is to launch SES-4 on 26 December, 1841 UTC from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

ITT Exelis (formerly EDO Corp.) has received an additional US$3.2 million award to produce satellite-based sensors that help measure precipitation around the world.

Solaris Mobile Ltd., the Dublin based operator of hybrid satellite and terrestrial wireless networks across Europe, announced that Matt Child is assuming the role of Chief Executive to succeed Steve Maine who is leaving the company to pursue other professional interests.