Satellite News

Airbus Defence and Space has begun operations at its new integration centre for satellite propulsion components and sub-systems in Lampoldshausen. More than EUR2.5 million have been invested in the new building, increasing the available production area from approximately 2,500 to 3,100 square metres. The new centre enables the integration of larger components and systems.

The Boeing Company reported financial results for the third-quarter 2014.

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported third quarter 2014 financial results.

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2014.

Orbital Sciences Corporation reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2014.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. announced that it has closed the acquisition of Advanced Systems, a line of business from General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc.

Sea Launch has denied reports of plans to sell the company to an Israeli company. “We have received no proposals on the Sea Launch purchase,” the company’s CEO Sergey Gugkayev was quoted as saying.

After a detailed and comprehensive portfolio assessment, Airbus Defence and Space has defined Space (Launchers & Satellites), Military Aircraft, Missiles and related Systems and Services as its future core businesses. These are the areas in which the Division will further invest to strengthen its leading position.