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Archive for June, 2012

SLS core stage moves from concept to design

June 21st, 2012 by

The core stage of NASA’s planned Space…Read more

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Astrium awarded two ATV evolution studies from ESA

June 21st, 2012 by

Astrium has been awarded two studies by the…Read more

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Boeing completes upgrade of AEOS telescope

June 21st, 2012 by

Boeing has completed a two-year modernisation…Read more

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Earthly Orbit, RSCC expand relationship with Ekspress-AM8 co-operation

June 21st, 2012 by

The Russian Satellite Communications Company…Read more

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Atlas V launches new U.S. military satellite into space

June 20th, 2012 by

Rocket: Atlas V; Payload: NROL-38; Date: 20 June 2012, 1228 UTC; Launch site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, USA. The classified military payload was launched for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, which operates the country’s spy satellites.
Other Posts:Japanese experimental satellite does not work as expectedSatellite TV is Always on the Cutting Edge – 3D TVSpaceDev’s Trailblazer selected for next Falcon 1 launchBelgacom sells satellite operations to ORGWildBlue-1, AMC-18 pre-launch detailsNRL’s ANDE-2 to launch aboard STS-127Measat 3A to be flown back to U.S. for repairsTypes of Exclusive Programming For Satellite TV

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Euclid gets the green light

June 20th, 2012 by

ESA’s Euclid mission to explore the hidden side of the Universe – dark energy and dark matter – reached an important milestone today that will see it head towards full construction.
Other Posts:Two satellite orders for SS/L on one dayCassini to resume nominal operationsNine years in orbit for OdinCALIPSO switching to backup laserTHEMIS satellites have arrived in final orbitsOrbcomm Inc. results 2010Promoting Online Dish Network SalesWorldView 1 ready for shipment

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Mars Odyssey orbiter out of safe mode’

June 20th, 2012 by

NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter has been taken out of safe mode. Remaining steps toward resuming all normal spacecraft activities will probably be completed by next week.
Other Posts:STS-115 pre-launch detailsTalia launches satellite Internet network on NSS-703Gilat Provides Broadband Satellite Network for Nigerian ElectionsUpdate: Arianespace to launch ELISA satellitesMolniya-1T satellite burns up in Earth’s atmosphereEPOXI to reach its target comet on 4 NovemberInmarsat Group Limited results Q1 2010Sinosat-2 Satellite Reported To Have Shut Down

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Ekspress-AT2 payload module structure shipped to France

June 20th, 2012 by

The payload module structure of the telecommunications spacecraft Ekspress-AT2, manufactured by the Reshetnev Company, has been sent to Thales Alenia Space (France).
Other Posts:Lockheed Martin Team Completes Space Radar ReviewFirst dual launch of Ekspress satellites successfulMitsubishi Electric to supply PLS components for OrbitalLockheed Martin’s Stevens to retire; board elects Kubasik CEONew supplies arrive at ISSSatellite Dish Television – What You Should KnowAnalyze And Compare The Prices of Cable TV BundlesThird Ariane 5 for launch in 2009 delivered To French Guiana

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