February 27th, 2014 by
Rocket: H-IIA; Payload: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, plus seven small secondary satellites; Date: 27 February 2014, 1837 UTC; Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. GPM was successfully deployed into its target orbit and has meanwhile unfolded its solar arrays.
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February 27th, 2014 by
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said it is making final preparations towards the development of a new flagship launch vehicle from Japan Fiscal Year (JFY) 2014.
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February 27th, 2014 by
RUAG Space has been awarded a framework contract by French satellite manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse to supply positioning mechanisms for the electric propulsion systems of telecommunications satellites built on the EUROSTAR 3000 platform. The first two mechanisms are due to be delivered shortly, with further deliveries currently scheduled up to 2016.
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February 27th, 2014 by
Airbus Group reported financial results for the year 2013, in which the group was still known under its previous name EADS.
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February 27th, 2014 by
Iridium Communications Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the year 2013.
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