Satellite News

Rocket: H-IIA No. 31; Payload: Himawari-9; Date: 2 November 2016, 0620 UTC; Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at approximately 27 minutes and 51 seconds after lift-off, the separation of Himawari-9 was confirmed.

India’s launch of a satellite on behalf of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been postponed indefinitely due to disagreements between India and its neighbour Pakistan.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2016.

Telesat Holdings Inc. announced its consolidated financial results for the three month period ending 30 September 2016.

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2016.

Telespazio and Space Star Technology Corporation (SSTC), a Chinese company of the CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) group, have signed a Teaming and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for the mutual provision of satellite based services.