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Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., will supply satellite modems to an unnamed telecommunications service provider in Latin America, Comtech announced Sept. 1. Under the $1.6...

Garmin International Inc. will incorporate GPS-enabled location technology by Sirf Technology Holdings Inc. in a new line of integrated personal training systems for cyclists, the companies announced. The Edge line...

Sirius Satellite Radio teamed with Cosmopolitan magazine to launch a channel in 2006 dedicated to women’s issues, Sirius announced Sept. 2. “Our readers are constantly asking for more Cosmo and...

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 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...

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 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...

Qinetiq acquired 90 percent of Verhaert Design and Development NV (VDD), a space systems integrator, from the Verhaert Group of Belgium, Qinetiq announced Sept. 1. The company will be renamed...

A group of satellite radio supporters organized by a pair of companies seeking to launch service in Canada convened in Toronto Aug. 31 to voice support for the licenses granted...

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...