Satellite News

Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2008. It also appears that the company’s satellite manufacturing unit, SS/L, may recently have received an order that has not been announced so far.

Thaicom PCL reported financial results for the third quarter 2008 and said it would rent its next satellite instead of ordering a new one.

Sirius XM Radio announced third quarter 2008 results.

Globalstar, Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the three months ending 30 September 2008.

GeoEye, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter 2008.

European Space Agency director general Jean-Jacques Dordain said he would seek “at least” EUR9 billion (US$11.5 billion) from ministers next month to fund new and existing projects in the coming years. He also announced another delay in the ExoMars mission.

Inmarsat Plc announced third quarter 2008 results for its its wholly owned subsidiary Inmarsat Holdings Ltd.

Telesat Holdings Inc. (Telesat) announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2008.