Satellite News

O3b Networks Limited has signed a contract with Arianespace for a fourth Soyuz launch to support the expansion of the O3b Networks’ satellite constellation.

Europe’s latest two Galileo navigation satellites have been mated with the Soyuz launcher’s Fregat upper stage, marking another milestone in preparations for Arianespace’s 17 December lift-off from French Guiana.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed that the Asteroid Explorer “Hayabusa2” is cruising on its target orbit after measuring and calculating the post-Earth-swing-by orbit.