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Archive for January 14th, 2015

Vega ready to launch spaceplane

January 14th, 2015 by

On its first launch of the year, Europe’s Vega rocket will loft ESA’s unmanned spaceplane to test reentry technologies for future vehicles.

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Service module of China’s lunar orbiter enters 127-minute orbit

January 14th, 2015 by

The service module of China’s unmanned test lunar orbiter entered a 127-minute orbit after three orbital transfers.

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MDA to provide communication subsystem

January 14th, 2015 by

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. announced that it has signed a contract valued at US$5.2 million to provide a communication antenna subsystem to The Boeing Company to be installed on the Boeing 702MP satellite platform for an undisclosed customer.

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SES, ITC Global sign strategic agreement

January 14th, 2015 by

SES and ITC Global, a provider of satellite communications to remote and harsh environments, announced a strategic agreement to connect oil and gas operations around the world.

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U.S. court denies motion to dismiss SpaceX lawsuit

January 14th, 2015 by

The U.S. federal claims court has denied a motion by United Launch Alliance seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by SpaceX against the company and the U.S. Air Force.

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