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Archive for August 2nd, 2013

Fourth HTV to launch on 3 August

August 2nd, 2013 by

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that the launch time of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 4 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle “Kounotori 4″ (HTV4) onboard has been set for 3 August, 1948 UTC.

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Alphasat deploys solar arrays in geosynchronous orbit

August 2nd, 2013 by

Inmarsat’s Alphasat I-4A F4 satellite has achieved a major milestone with the successful deployment of its solar arrays. The spacecraft has now reached geosynchronous orbit and is drawing power from the Sun.

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Roskosmos chief reprimanded

August 2nd, 2013 by

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has issued an official reprimand to the head of Roskosmos after a series of embarrassing rocket launch failures.

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Globalstar signs of amended and restated COFACE Facility Agreement

August 2nd, 2013 by

Globalstar, Inc. announced that the company and its senior French lenders have signed a Global Deed of Amendment and Restatement providing for the amendment and restatement of Globalstar’s COFACE Facility Agreement and related loan documentation.

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RigNet to acquire Inmarsat’s Energy Broadband business

August 2nd, 2013 by

RigNet Inc., a provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil and gas industry, announced the entering into a strategic deal with Inmarsat plc under which Inmarsat will sell its Energy Broadband business to RigNet and the appointment of RigNet to become a key distribution partner to deliver Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) and L-band services to the energy sector worldwide.

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Inmarsat plc interim results H1 2013

August 2nd, 2013 by

Inmarsat plc announced financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2013.

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