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Archive for February 9th, 2016

Delta IV to launch radar imaging satellite

February 9th, 2016 by

United Launch Alliance has completed the Delta IV launch readiness review for the upcoming NROL-45 mission.

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Thales Alenia Space signs ESA contract to build Sentinel-3C and D

February 9th, 2016 by

Thales Alenia Space has signed a EUR450 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the construction of the Sentinel-3C and D environmental monitoring and oceanographic satellites for the European Copernicus programme.

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Kwangmyongsong-4 said to have achieved stable orbit

February 9th, 2016 by

North Korea’s recently launched Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite has reportedly been observed tumbling in orbit but meanwhile is said to have stabilised, news agencies reported citing two unnamed U.S. officials.

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