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Eutelsat Communications announced the closure of the transaction to acquire the GE-23 satellite, associated customer contracts and orbital rights from GE Capital, having obtained all required regulatory approvals.

BAE Systems plc and EADS N.V. have made a statement to the London Stock Exchange about a possible business combination between BAE Systems and EADS.
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Laser Light Communications, LLC was launched on 11 September at the World Satellite Finance Forum in Paris, France. Laser Light intends on deploying and operating what it believes to be the World’s first commercial satellite communications constellation based entirely on optical wave technology.
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Globalstar said that it received notification of payment default from Arianespace as the company “is currently negotiating with Arianespace regarding certain additional costs related to prior launches and the cost of the fifth launch.” In March 2010, Arianespace agreed to make four launches of six Globalstar satellites each and one optional launch of six satellites.Other Posts:Eutelsat orders 3B from AstriumUpdate: NOAA deactivates GOES-10 after 12 years of tracking stormsGlobecomm announces new contractsFinal Lockheed Martin-built modernised GPS to be launched in AugustAriane 5 ECA to be tweakedGlobalstar satellites have problem with degrading amplifiersNigcomsat-1 to be handed over after IOT completionGlobalstar Nets Federal Government Supply Contract

JSC Azercosmos signed an agreement with the British insurance broker Marsh on insurance of Azerbaijan’s first telecommunication satellite Azerspace-1.
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ATK reported operating results for the first quarter of its Fiscal Year 2013, which ended on 1 July 2012.
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