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Archive for May 31st, 2016

Arianespace plans six Asian satellite launches in 2016

May 31st, 2016 by

Arianespace said that it has six satellite launches planned for Asia-Pacific customers in 2016. The Asia-Pacific region is a core market for Arianespace, contributing significantly to a 60% global market share for commercial launches. This represents around 25 % of Arianespace’s global business. Also, the company may start marketing its new launchers before the end of the year.

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Arabsat 6A and Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat-1 complete CDR

May 31st, 2016 by

Lockheed Martin, Arab Satellite Communications Organization and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) have successfully completed a comprehensive technical review of Arabsat 6A and Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat-1, two satellites that will provide television, Internet, telephone and secure communications, to customers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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Airbus DS to provide German armed forces with commercial satellite communications

May 31st, 2016 by

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract worth EUR113.8 million by the procurement agency of German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) to provide commercial satellite communication services until 2023. Airbus Defence and Space has been providing these satcom services since 2006.

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SpeedCast books South Atlantic Beam on Telstar 12 VANTAGE

May 31st, 2016 by

Telesat announced new service contracts with SpeedCast International Limited.

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