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Russia Launches Defense Satellite

A Soyuz launch vehicle placed a Kosmos satellite into orbit Sept. 2 for the Russian Defense Ministry, RIA Novosti reported. The launch took place at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Orion Propulsion Tests New Thruster

Orion Propulsion Inc. completed the first series of tests on a 100 lb. thrust oxygen/ methane reaction control system developed for NASA’s Crew Exploration Vehicle program, the company announced. The...

RSCC Relocates Express-A4 And Express-A2

The Russian Satellite Communications Co. (RSCC) has moved a pair of satellites in order to consolidate its positions in the market place, the company announced. The Express-A4 satellite will be...

EMS Wins Satellite Payload Contract

EMS Technologies Inc. will build the information delivery payload for the Cascade information system, EMS announced Sept. 1. Under a Cdn. $27.1 million ($22.8 million) contract from MacDonald Dettwiler and...

Optus Reaches 20-Year Milestone

Optus, the Australian telco, is celebrating 20 years in the space industry, marking the launch of the A1 satellite in 1985. Along with Singtel, Optus offers customers access to more...
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It's All About A Winning Strategy

At the SATELLITE 2004 Conference and Exhibition opening general session, Panamsat CEO Joe Wright stated that strategic business maneuvers, instead of global operator-to-global operator consolidation, would hallmark near-term FSS industry...