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Arianespace Orders 30 Ariane 5 ECA Rockets

French launch service provider Arianespace has ordered 30 new Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift rockets from prime contractor European Aeronautic, Defence and Space Co. (EADS). The two companies announced Friday at...

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Arianespace, ELV Sign Vega Launcher Accord

France’s Arianespace and Italy’s ELV have signed a collaboration agreement that would allow Vega launches and operations at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. ELV, as industrial prime contractor, will...

SES Astra Confident About SATMODE

SES Astra has high hopes for its SATMODE initiative. The Luxembourg-based company is teaming up with players such as Thomson, STMicroelectronics, Newtec, Canal Satellite in France to develop a low...