Satellite News

Thales Alenia Space said it won contracts for seven communications satellites and three satcom payloads in 2009, along with two observation satellites, nine pressurised modules for the International Space Station, and two experimental atmospheric re-entry vehicles.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC announced that it has surpassed 500,000 North American subscribers to its HughesNet service.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has restructured its business, forming two new business units to manage continuing growth in its Earth Observation and Science and Telecommunications missions.
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Japan’s IHI Corp. has decided to liquidate a joint venture for the development of the medium-size GX rocket following the government’s decision to scrap the public-private sector development project, sources close to the matter were quoted as saying.
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COM DEV International Ltd. announced fourth quarter and year end financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ending 31 October 2009.
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The Boeing Company announced organisation changes within its Integrated Defense Systems unit. The realignment is effective immediately, and the unit will begin operating under a new name: Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
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Arianespace said it generated total revenues of EUR1.046 billion (US$1.503 billion) in 2009, with income at break-even.

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced a decision to move its corporate office from Los Angeles to the Washington D.C. region by 2011.