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Weida Partner Inks Deal With China Telecom

Weida Communications Inc. [WDAC.OB] said its Guangzhou Weida Communications Ltd. operating partner signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Telecom under which Weida will offer its satellite transmission equipment and...

XM Expands NASCAR Offering

XM Satellite Radio [XMSR] yesterday launched its second dedicated NASCAR channel for fans of the North American stock-car racing circuit. The new station will give fans access to the in-car...

NRO Satellite Launch Delayed

International Launch Services (ILS) rescheduled the launch of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satellite, used for national security activities, for today at 6:53 p.m. EST from the Cape Canaveral Air...

The Satellite News Financial Ticker

Week of August 20-26, 2004 Percentage Change Symbol Aug. 26 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 1.41 1.4 (6.6) (20.8) (40.8)...

China Launches Surveillance Satellite

Satellite Today learned that China launched a satellite yesterday that will conduct a surveying and mapping mission over a several-day period before returning to Earth. According to reports, this satellite...

Globecomm Wins Follow-On Contract

Globecomm Systems Inc. [GCOM] inked a follow-on contract from an existing, unidentified customer for $1.9 million. The first contract, signed in July 2003, was worth $8.3 million and was sought...