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Archive for November 9th, 2020

New launch contract for Ariane 5

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Arianespace announced a new contract to launch a communications satellite into geostationary orbit using Ariane 5.

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NASA extends CYGNSS mission

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NASA has extended the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission through 2023 with plans to revisit extending the mission through 2026.

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Lacuna Space grows IoT constellation with near-equatorial satellite

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Global connectivity provider Lacuna Space announced successful launch and communications with its fourth IoT (Internet of Things) gateway in space.

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Telesat and Government of Canada finalise C$600 million agreement

November 9th, 2020 by

Telesat and the Government of Canada announced the completion of their agreement to ensure high-speed broadband connectivity across all of Canada with Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

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Arecibo Observatory suffers more damage as second cable fails

November 9th, 2020 by

The famed Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has suffered another major blow in a difficult year that has seen two snapped cables damage the fragile dish.

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The Very Large Array: 40 years of groundbreaking radio astronomy

November 9th, 2020 by

Facts and details about the iconic Very Large Array, a radio astronomy facility in New Mexico.

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Leonid meteor shower 2020: When, where & how to see it

November 9th, 2020 by

In mid-November, the fickle Leonid meteor shower hits Earth once again. The annual shower will peak Nov. 16-17.

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Taurid meteor shower 2020: When, where & how to see it

November 9th, 2020 by

While the Taurid meteor shower doesn’t have a lot of shooting stars to offer, the few that will streak across the sky may be bright and spectacular.

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