Satellite News

Thales Alenia Space announced that it is further expanding its presence in Europe with the creation of a new British subsidiary, Thales Alenia Space UK.

Orbital Sciences Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), which will combine Orbital and ATK’s Aerospace and Defense (A&D) Groups to create a US$4.5 billion (combined calendar year 2013 annual revenue), 13,000-person space, defence and aviation systems developer and manufacturer.

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported financial results for the first quarter 2014.

The Boeing Company reported first-quarter financial results.

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

Google Inc has acquired solar-powered drone maker Titan Aerospace. Titan’s “Atmospheric satellites could help bring Internet access to millions of people, and help solve other problems, including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation,” Google said in a statement.

Willis Group Holdings announced that its space team, Willis Inspace, has been appointed to offer exclusive risk management consultancy and insurance brokerage services for Es’hailSat’s second satellite, Es’hail 2.

The Management Board of OHB AG presented the audited 2013 consolidated financial statements.