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Rocket: Soyuz-FG; Payload: Soyuz TMA-05M; Date: 14 July 2012, 1440 UTC; Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The manned spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station on 17 July.Other Posts:More Galileo contracts for LogicaCMGShuttle Endeavour lifts offOrbcomm announces first global AIS distribution agreementEADS Astrium not happy with Falcon 9 delay — reportAstrium to acquire Jena-Optronik GmbHSpace Systems/Loral to build Sirius FM-6Yahsat launch contract for ILSTen years ago: Cluster II satellites launched

NASA has selected United Launch Services LLC to launch the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP), Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) and Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) spacecraft. The spacecraft will launch in October 2014, July 2014 and November 2016, respectively, aboard Delta II rockets from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Jason-3 spacecraft in December 2014 aboard a Falcon 9 v1.0 rocket from Vandenberg.Other Posts:Astrotech wins NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory contractDecision on BelKa-R manufacturer expected soon, reportThrane & Thrane To Introduce Aero-SBYohann Leroy joins Eutelsat as Director of StrategyGalaxy 15 customers to transition to Galaxy 12 following anomalyIrdeto Introduces Prepaid SolutionReport: Iran Seizes Satellite Dishes In CapitaliDirect To Supply System For CrossSat, Unveils DVB-S2 Offering

Russia’s Space Forces this year will begin test launches of a light-class Soyuz-2.1V launch vehicle from Plesetsk, the country’s Defense Ministry said.Other Posts:SATCOMBw-2a readied for Ariane 5 launchGrowth of Satellite TVSpacecraft data confirm MESSENGER orbit and operationChina launches first ‘seed satellite’Impsat Leases Capacity On NSS-10Bangladesh wants own telecommunication satelliteFalcon 9/COTS Demo 1 mission successfulRRSat Opens Platform Through Galaxy 23 Satellite

Barger Corporation, which describes itself as a “world wide leader in data, voice, and video wired and wireless communications” and is based in Palm Beach, Florida/USA, has issued a somewhat mysterious press release.Other Posts:SBSS launch delayed againSea Launch Company emerges from chapter 11MDA sees ‘uncertainty’ surrounding Radarsat Constellation’s futureMobile satellite operators to face funding problems–reportEchostar Announces $500 Million Debt OfferingOHB System awarded an addendum to sub-contract for EDRS by AstriumChanging Channels, Using the Program Guide and Browse Banner Is Easy With DISH!Canada to join WGS system, pay for ninth satellite

Following the successful launch of the satellite on 5 July aboard an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, and after 11 days of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) by ESA’s Centre, ESOC, EUMETSAT today took control of the MSG-3 operations.Other Posts:Boeing receives Satellite Industry Leadership AwardEuclid gets the green lightNASA blames feed-through connectors on sensor problemsLaunches with ESA participation in 2010Latest debris count for Kosmos/Iridium crashWhat is a Satellite TV System Package?GeoEye finalises contract with Lockheed MartinEurope’s third ATV is loaded with cargo for its 2012 launch

NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter experienced about 21 hours in a reduced-activity precautionary status ending at about 1700 UTC on 12 July.Other Posts:Getting Into the Game With NFL Sunday TicketISS-Reshetnev working on Arktika multipurpose satellitesTelenor Developing Maritime Broadband Communications ServiceStratos First Quarter Revenues Climb 21 Percent.Four consortia bid for SatMexRussian military satellite to monitor ISS?Delay of the day: Herschel and PlanckBuying a HD Ready TV

AirPatrol, the latest generation airborne satcom terminal from Astrium, has finished testing in Canada and is now “flight proven.” It commenced flight trials with the Canadian DND as part of the RIFL2E (Radar and Imaging for the Land/Littoral Environment) coastal surveillance project.Other Posts:ViaSat wins initial award from Australia’s NBNHarris Names President of Civil ProgramsNear Earth Adds Advisory Board MembersComparison of Premium Packages in DirecTV and Dish NetworkNear Earth Expands Advisory Board, Investment Banking TeamKizuna supports disaster recovery measures in JapanBoeing Delta II to launch COSMO-SkyMed satellitesIran asked India for satellite launch

Globalstar, Inc. announced that its satellite operations control centre has initiated the steps needed to place four previously launched satellites into service by the middle of next month. [The last batch of six satellites was launched in December 2011.–Ed.]Other Posts:No littering in space, pleaseXM-5 successfully performing post-launch manoeuvresTHEOS launch once more delayed by drop zone issueFive Ways to Get the Best Satellite TV Experience This SummerThe first European-made satellite to cover the U.S.ESA chooses three scientific missions for further studySatellite TV – The Truth About CostSee More With Satellite TV