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Archive for May 15th, 2018

OHB, TAS to co-operate on PLATO

May 15th, 2018 by

The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen OHB System AG as prime contractor for a new programme called PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars), with Thales Alenia Space as a partner.

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Global Eagle to collaborate with Telesat on LEO programme

May 15th, 2018 by

Telesat and Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., a provider of satellite-based connectivity services to global mobility markets, have agreed to collaborate in optimising the capabilities of Telesat’s LEO system to serve broadband requirements of maritime and aeronautical markets.

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Small-satellites launch market could reach US$62 billion by 2030

May 15th, 2018 by

According to Frost and Sullivan’s recent analysis, Small-satellite Launch Services Market, Quarterly Update Q1 2018, there will be an estimated 11,631 launch demands for new constellation installations and replacement missions by 2030, which could take the market past the US$62 billion mark.

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