Satellite News

Astrium has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the operation and exploitation of the European components of the International Space Station (ISS) as lead industrial partner.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that its Kratos Integral Systems International (Kratos ISI) subsidiary has been awarded a contract to implement a satellite command and control (C2) system for satellite operations by an unnamed international customer.

Globecomm Systems Inc. announced that an investor group led by Wasserstein & Co. has successfully completed the acquisition of Globecomm.

EADS presented a restructuring plan for its future Airbus Defence and Space Division (Airbus DS) to the European Works Council. Airbus DS will combine EADS’ units Airbus Military, Astrium and Cassidian.

Willis Group Holdings announced that Inmarsat has extended the exclusive appointment of Willis’s Inspace team to act as its space risk management adviser and placing broker. This encompasses Inmarsat’s entire in orbit satellite fleet as well as its future launches.

ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2013.

OHB AG reported financial results for the first nine months of 2013.