Satellite News

The European Satellite Operators Association, (ESOA) notes the conclusion of the World Radio Conference (WRC) in Geneva on 17 February and recognises the positive efforts of delegates to ensure continuing global co-ordination of satellite services.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that starting today, the company is undergoing investigations by Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD), Cabinet Satellite Intelligence Center (CSICE) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) following revelations that the company overcharged the three parties for expenses.
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The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) strongly endorsed the introduction yesterday of H.R. 3288, the “Safeguarding United States Leadership and Security Act of 2011,” legislation that would reform the U.S. framework for satellite export controls.

The U.S. Defense Department and National Reconnaissance Office plan to spend US$15 billion on rocket booster cores without enough information to determine whether they are getting a “fair and reasonable” price, according to government auditors.

Embratel’s StarOne has won two Brazilian satellite orbital slots in an auction held by ANATEL, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority.
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Hughes Communications, Inc., through its subsidiary HNS Americas Comunicacoes Ltda., announced that it has been declared the winner of two orbital slots in the auction conducted on 30 August by ANATEL, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority.