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Archive for September 27th, 2012

MHI to begin launch service business using H-IIB rockets

September 27th, 2012 by

On 26 September, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) concluded an agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) under which the company will begin launch services using H-IIB rockets.
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Future of Dnepr launcher still uncertain

September 27th, 2012 by

The decision on the Dnepr rocket programme has been postponed at least for a month, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.
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Ariane 5 mission with Astra 2F and GSAT-10 gets the green light

September 27th, 2012 by

Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 flight of 2012 has been approved for its 28 September lift-off following a successful launch readiness review, which was performed at the Spaceport in French Guiana.
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Indra leads development and implementation of Ingenio ground segment

September 27th, 2012 by

Indra has closed with the European Space Agency the definition of the requirements for the system that will manage the Spanish satellite Ingenio. The technological company leads the development, implementation and start-up of the ground segment for the future Spanish ground-based optical observation satellite, which will be ready to enter into service in 2015.
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ATV-3 departure from ISS set for Friday

September 27th, 2012 by

The undocking of the ATV-3 supply craft from the International Space Station (ISS) will take place Friday after a three-day delay, the European Space Agency (ESA) said. The vessel should have separated from the ISS on 25 September.
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5 Points to Follow in Adding an LNB to Your Satellite Dish

September 27th, 2012 by

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