Satellite News

The fifth Soyuz to be launched from French Guiana is now complete following the integration of its upper composite consisting of four O3b Networks satellites, their protective payload fairing and the Fregat upper stage.

ESA has extended the productive lives of 10 of its operating space science missions. This decision secures funding for ESA’s science missions until at least the end of 2014, and provides a framework for planning until end of 2016.

European Space Propulsion, an Aerojet Rocketdyne company, announced that it has signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) for the delivery of 19 MR-103 thrusters for the FORMOSAT-7 programme.