Satellite News

SkyTerra received approval from the International Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the transfer of control of the company to Harbinger. The transaction has meanwhile been completed.

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited announced results for 2009 – and a change of plans for the AsiaSat 5C, which will now become AsiaSat 7.
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Arianespace said its Board of Directors decided to give it the resources needed for development by bolstering its financial structure.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RaySat Antenna Systems (RAS), a provider of Satcom On The Move antenna solutions.

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending 31 December 2009.
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Loral Space & Communications Inc. reported its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ending 31 December 2009.
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Globalstar, Inc. announced its operational and financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ending 31 December 2009.
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COM DEV International Ltd. announced first quarter financial results for the three month period ending 31 January 2010.
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