Satellite News

Globalstar, Inc.announced its operational and financial results for the three-month period ended 30 June 2010.

Iridium Communications Inc. announced that it has received in excess of US$1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of international banks in connection with the credit facility that will be used to finance the construction of the company’s next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.

Alliant Techsystems reported operating results for the first quarter of its Fiscal Year 2011, which ended on 4 July, 2010.
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Telesat Holdings Inc. (Telesat) announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six month periods ending 30 June 2010.
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The DirecTV Group Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter 2010.
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Sirius XM Radio announced second quarter 2010 financial and operating results.
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The meeting of the Russian Federation’s Government Military-Industrial Commission resulted in a resolution to continue integrating Russian space companies into ISS-Reshetnev’s single structure and brand.

Harris Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of CapRock Communications.