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Arianespace to launch two more Indian satellites

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After issuing an international call for tenders, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chosen Arianespace to launch the GSAT 7 and INSAT 3D satellites. The contract also includes two more launch options for the Indian Space Research Organisation.Other Posts:SkyPort Acquisition Of RAMTelecom Called OffRadyne to buy AeroAstroDelay of the day (I): Ariane 5, Skynet 5C/Turksat 3AUSAF issues RFP for Phase B of GPS OCX contractsUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsSpace helps Coloradans find free beerChipSats to be tested on MISSE-8Huawei Leads 19 Million Indian Set-Top Box Market with 24% Share
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Aerojet awarded green propulsion technology demo mission contract

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Aerojet announced that it will demonstrate a reduced toxicity monopropellant blend that offers improved performance and simplified handling processes over hydrazine, the traditional propellant choice for spacecraft.Other Posts:SkyPort Acquisition Of RAMTelecom Called OffRadyne to buy AeroAstroDelay of the day (I): Ariane 5, Skynet 5C/Turksat 3AUSAF issues RFP for Phase B of GPS OCX contractsUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsSpace helps Coloradans find free beerChipSats to be tested on MISSE-8Huawei Leads 19 Million Indian Set-Top Box Market with 24% Share
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SES-Eutelsat dispute continues

October 17th, 2012 by

SES said it has been granted rights to use German Ku-band orbital frequencies at the 28.5 degrees East orbital position effective from 4 October 2013 onwards pursuant to a 2005 agreement with German media service provider, Media Broadcast (“MB”) (as successor to T-Systems Business Services).Other Posts:SkyPort Acquisition Of RAMTelecom Called OffRadyne to buy AeroAstroDelay of the day (I): Ariane 5, Skynet 5C/Turksat 3AUSAF issues RFP for Phase B of GPS OCX contractsUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsSpace helps Coloradans find free beerChipSats to be tested on MISSE-8Huawei Leads 19 Million Indian Set-Top Box Market with 24% Share
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Futron announces 2012 Space Competitiveness Index

October 17th, 2012 by

Futron Corporation announced the results of its 2012 Space Competitiveness Index, an annual, independent study that compares 15 leading space-participant nations across more than 50 individual metrics that together reflect three overarching competitiveness drivers: government, human capital, and industry.Other Posts:SkyPort Acquisition Of RAMTelecom Called OffRadyne to buy AeroAstroDelay of the day (I): Ariane 5, Skynet 5C/Turksat 3AUSAF issues RFP for Phase B of GPS OCX contractsUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsSpace helps Coloradans find free beerChipSats to be tested on MISSE-8Huawei Leads 19 Million Indian Set-Top Box Market with 24% Share
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WTA report explores reported problems with occasional-use satellite access

October 17th, 2012 by

The World Teleport Association has released a new report, Delays in Occasional-Use Satellite Access. The report details results of a WTA investigation into problems reported by its members in gaining timely access to occasional-use satellite capacity.Other Posts:SkyPort Acquisition Of RAMTelecom Called OffRadyne to buy AeroAstroDelay of the day (I): Ariane 5, Skynet 5C/Turksat 3AUSAF issues RFP for Phase B of GPS OCX contractsUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsSpace helps Coloradans find free beerChipSats to be tested on MISSE-8Huawei Leads 19 Million Indian Set-Top Box Market with 24% Share
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