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Archive for March, 2013

WGS-5 launch aboard a Delta IV confirmed for 8 May

March 29th, 2013 by

The launch of the U.S. Air Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM mission on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV vehicle has been placed on the 45th Space Wing range schedule for 8 May.

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China to launch high-res Earth-observation satellite in April

March 29th, 2013 by

China will launch the first satellite for its high-resolution system for Earth observation in April.

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ESA and CNES sign contract on Europe’s Spaceport

March 29th, 2013 by

A EUR438 million contract securing Europe’s access to space has been signed by Antonio Fabrizi, ESA Director of Launchers, and Bernard Chemoul, Director of both France’s CNES space agency and the Guiana Space Centre.

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MDA signs contract to support Canadian robotics on ISS

March 29th, 2013 by

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. has signed a contract with the Canadian Space Agency valued at C$81 million (excluding GST/PST) to provide sustaining engineering and operational support for its robotic elements on the International Space Station (ISS) through December 2015.

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Digital Networks enhances service offering with Intelsat’s hybrid solution

March 29th, 2013 by

Intelsat S.A. announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with Digital Networks, a provider of business-class satellite solutions to the energy sector.

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Italian authorities withdraw authorisation for MUOS ground station

March 29th, 2013 by

Sicily’s regional environment and territory department withdrew authorisation for the construction of a contested U.S. military satellite communications system near the town of Niscemi in the southern part of the Italian island.

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First crewed ‘express’ mission to ISS launched

March 28th, 2013 by

Rocket: Soyuz-FG; Payload: Soyuz TMA-08M; Date: 28 March 2013, 2043 UTC; Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The manned Soyuz capsule separated from the rocket as planned nine minutes after lift-off.

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TK ground tests CASTOR 30XL upper stage solid rocket motor

March 28th, 2013 by

ATK successfully tested its newly developed CASTOR 30XL upper stage solid rocket motor at the U.S. Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tennessee.

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