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Archive for January, 2013

Anadolu Networks to launch TV platform at 31.5 degrees East

January 2nd, 2013 by

SES announced it has struck a long-term capacity agreement with Anadolu Networks for one transponder at the Astra 31.5 degrees East orbital position.

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Second attempt: GMES renamed Copernicus

January 2nd, 2013 by

Copernicus is the new name of the European Commission’s Earth Observation Programme, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security).

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Rokot launch rescheduled for 15 January

January 1st, 2013 by

The launch of a Rokot, postponed indefinitely in early December over technical issues, has been rescheduled for 15 January [Moscow time].

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Lockheed Martin to build two more AEHF satellites

January 1st, 2013 by

Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued at US$1.9 billion to build two additional Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites.

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