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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with OHB System AG for the construction of a further eight navigation payloads for the European Galileo programme.Other Posts:Akatsuki misses Venus orbit but might try again in 2016ST Electronics Introduces C-Band VSAT AntennaNew GPS satellites behind schedule, over budgetJapanese moon probe has new nicknameShuttle launches on STS-128 mission to the ISSBetter Protection Through CCTV SecurityDawn to enter final pre-launch processingDirecTV Group, Inc. results Q1 2008

Aerojet has entered the final planning of the formation of a European subsidiary to serve the needs of the European space industry. The new company, European Space Propulsion, will use indigenous manufacturing and engineering talent to produce proven in-space thrusters and propulsion systems, the company said.
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The JCSAT-13 telecommunications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for Sky Perfect JSAT of Japan, is now ready for service following successful on-orbit deployment and checkout of all spacecraft systems. JCSAT-13 is required to meet a 15-year design life and is located at 124 degrees East.
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Armenia is planning to order a commercial communications satellite from Russia under the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed recently.
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EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, held its 76th Council meeting in Darmstadt, Germany, on 5 and 6 July.Other Posts:Astra 5B to fly on Ariane 5 in mid-2013COM DEV wins contract on commercial broadband satelliteXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. results Q2 2007ViaSat Inc. results Q3 FY2010Arqiva, Intelsat To Distribute French Programming In CaribbeanKicking Back With the Films of Matthew McConaughey on Satellite TVConvenience in HD at the Click of a ButtonMESSENGER less than ten days from Mercury orbit insertion

Emcore Corporation announced that it recently achieved the company’s 100th successful satellite launch and deployment with primary power supplied by Emcore solar cells or solar panels.Other Posts:Pace Announces Executive AppointmentHerschel and Planck launch postponedHigh Definition Overhaul – With the “Other” Football Hitting the Airwaves in June, it May Be Time ToSpace Systems/Loral To Build Intelsat 14 SatelliteGilat to acquire RaySat Antenna SystemsClass action lawsuit against Worldspace announcedAtlantis, Columbus launched to ISSTurner Expands Transponder Agreement With SES Americom

Following the launch by Proton on 24 April 2012, the Y1B satellite has been handed over to Yahsat on 3 June 2012 after the successful completion of in-orbit testing conducted from the Yahsat control centre in Abu Dhabi (UAE).