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Navy Admiral Nominated To Lead NGA

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robert Murrett has been nominated for appointment to vice admiral and assignment as director of the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Department of Defense announced...

Sea Launch Wins Thuraya-3 Launch Contract

Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co. signed a contract with Boeing Satellite Systems International for the launch of the Thuraya-3 satellite aboard a Zenit- 3SL rocket, Sea Launch announced June 12. Thuraya...

Aeroflex Wins Mars Work From NASA

Aeroflex Inc. announced June 9 its Motion Control Division would provide components for NASA‘s Mars Science Laboratory. Under a $10 million contract from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Aeroflex will provide...

Sirius Inks Deal With BMW In Canada

Sirius Canada and BMW Canada have partnered to install Sirius Satellite Radio receivers into BMW vehicles, Sirius Canada announced June 12. The agreement, with a factory and dealer option, will...

L-3 Appoints Interim CEO

Michael Strianese has been named interim CEO of L-3 Communications following the death of Frank Lanza, L-3 announced June 9. Lanza, who co-founded the company, passed away June 6. Strianese...