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Rocket: Chang Zheng 2F; Payload: Shenzhou 9; Date: 16 June 2012, 1037 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. Commander-in-chief of China’s manned space programme Chang Wanquan announced the manned spacecraft had accurately entered its orbit ten minutes after lift-off.Other Posts:VIIRS instrument delivered to NPOESS Preparatory ProjectIDC Debuts Hybrid DVB ProductsTelesat Canada Hired To Launch Vietnamese SatelliteNew applique enables Globalstar simplex services in AustraliaExecutive Q&A: Wall Street Looks More Favorably At Satellite IndustryKSLV-1 launch set for 9 JuneIridium Provides Links For New Aircell Airborne Medical Assistance ProgramViaSat brings lawsuit against Loral for patent infringement, breach of contract

The launch of the NROL-38 mission aboard an Atlas V from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been delayed owing to a technical problem with the rocket.Other Posts:Saab Space to supply antennas for MSV satellitesOfcom decides on cancellation of ICO-P assignmentsAtlas V lifts off with new early warning satelliteDirecTV To Deliver Local HD Programming In 67 Markets by Year EndYahLive, Etisalat partner on satellite uplink servicesExpedition 24 crew lands safelyAriane 5 launch with Astra 3B and COMSATBw-2 postponed againThe Power of Pay-Per-View Attraction To Cable TV Subscribers

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force announced the successful de-orbit and landing of the second X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.Other Posts:Design of Indian navigation satellites completedStill more than two months until next Ariane 5 launchAEHF-1 expected to reach orbital slot in late OctoberSpaceX guerilla marketing?Iridium opens Alaska gatewayMilitary finds NLZSAT capacity too expensive, reportFor the first time, ILS launches two satellites at onceSpaceDev’s Dream Chaser may launch on Atlas V

Intelsat said its IS-19 satellite has deployed its second solar panel.Other Posts:Honda To Feature XM Radio As Standard in 2007sSirius Steps Beyond Radio To Offer Backseat TVKoreasat-6 payload left Thales Alenia Space plantLibya jammed Thuraya phone satellite, reportNOAA awards contract to support operational space, ground systemsCornell receives funding for magnetic flux pinning researchNASA selects science investigations for concept studiesShared satellite architecture enables more efficient mission control