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Archive for June 3rd, 2015

Delay of the day: Jason-3

June 3rd, 2015 by

The launch of the Jason-3 oceanography satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg AFB will not occur on 22 July, as announced previously.

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U.S. Navy accepts 3rd Lockheed Martin-built MUOS satellite

June 3rd, 2015 by

Following successful completion of on-orbit testing, the U.S. Navy accepted the third Lockheed Martin-built Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite.

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ESA heading towards removing space debris

June 3rd, 2015 by

ESA’s goal of removing a derelict satellite from orbit is picking up pace, as a mission design is assembled to be put before European ministers next year for approval.

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LuxGovSat appoints Patrick Biewer as CEO

June 3rd, 2015 by

SES announced that Patrick Biewer has been appointed by the LuxGovSat S.A. Board of Directors as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2015. Jointly held by SES and the Luxembourg Government, the company’s objectives are the acquisition, the launch and the operation of a satellite for the provision of governmental and military communication services.

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