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Archive for February 23rd, 2015

Successful launch of cryogenic liquid experiment

February 23rd, 2015 by

For the first time in Europe, an experiment studying the behaviour of liquid hydrogen in microgravity was carried out in space, the Swedish Space Corporation said.

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Thor 7 arrives safely in French Guiana

February 23rd, 2015 by

Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) announced that its Thor 7 satellite has arrived safely at the Guiana Spaceport in Kourou. Thor 7 is now set to start its final preparations before its launch by Arianespace, scheduled for mid-April 2015.

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ADS, TAS in billion dollar deal with UAE

February 23rd, 2015 by

An official in the United Arab Emirates says the Gulf federation has reached a deal valued at just over US$1 billion to buy two satellites and ground control stations from European manufacturers Airbus and Thales.

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DISH Network President and CEO Joseph P. Clayton to retire

February 23rd, 2015 by

DISH Network Corporation announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph P. Clayton will retire from his position effective 31 March 2015.

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