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[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] The European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace have announced the signature of the launch services contract for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), to be orbited by...

[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Leaf Space, an Italian startup company, is building a network of private ground stations tailored for the growing small satellite market. The company received a grant from...

[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] TeLEOS 1, the first Singapore-produced commercial satellite, launched Dec. 16 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) into a 550...

[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Kymeta and Intelsat have successfully completed initial testing of the mobility performance of Kymeta’s flat-panel antennas on Intelsat’s satellite network for both maritime and automotive applications. The...

[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] EMC has signed an agreement with Mercy Ships, a charity organization that operates a fleet of hospital ships around the world, to expand and upgrade its satellite...

[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Telesat’s recently launched Telstar 12 Vantage satellite has initiated full commercial operations at its 15 degrees west orbital location. The satellite entered orbit three weeks ago via...

[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] Japan is enthusiastic that changes being implemented through its most recent “Basic Plan on Space Policy” are showing the first fruits of revitalizing and stabilizing the country’s...

[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] Thales Alenia Space has signed a 143 million euro ($156.5 million) contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide two additional radar instruments for Sentinel satellites 1C...

[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] RigNet has announced a reduction of 21 personnel during the company’s fourth quarter. The company, which provides digital technology solutions to the oil and gas industry, cited...

[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] SES subsidiary SES Techcom Services and SolarKiosk, an energy and business gateway provider focused on underserved communities worldwide, have entered into a two-year partnership to deliver high-quality...