SpaceX Announces New Launch
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, has a 10th launch on its manifest, the company announced. Late this year, SpaceX will use the Falcon 1 rocket in a launch for...
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MSV Receives Another ATC Patent
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (MSV) received its 12th patent related to its planned ancillary terrestrial (ATC) service that uses a combination of satellite and terrestrial links to provide communications services,...
Air Force Envisions Mid-Term, Prompt Global Strike Missile
By Michael Sirak KEYSTONE, Colo.–The Air Force is drafting the design of a long- range strike missile that eventually would succeed the conventionally armed Trident D-5 submarine-launched missiles that the...
Telus, XM To Launch Mobile Radio Service In Canada
Telus and XM Canada unveiled a streaming satellite radio service delivered via mobile phones, the companies announced. The Telus Mobile Radio-powered by XM Canada service delivers a portion of XM...
Air Force Lays Out Post-2020 Modernization Priorities For ICBMs
KEYSTONE, Colo.–Having determined that it intends to operate the nation’s Minuteman III nuclear-tipped ICBM fleet beyond 2020, the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) has laid out the modernization priorities needed...
Radyne Receives Modem, Amplifier Order
Radyne Corp. will supply ground components for the U.S. military’s Ground Multi-Band Terminal program under a contract from an unnamed integrator, Radyne announced. Radyne will supply satellite modems and power...
Boeing Moves On Canadian Aircraft, ABL, Polar Satellite, GPS Sat
The Boeing Co. [BA] may win Canadian military contracts for more than US$7 billion of helicopters and transport aircraft because competing firms may not qualify for the work. As well,...
Syracuse 3B On Course For August Launch
The Syracuse 3B satellite arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, for its scheduled Aug. 11 launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, Alcatel Alenia Space announced. The next-generation French military communications satellite,...
Multiple Launches Are Scheduled
Myriad launches are keeping launch pads busy, according to announcements: In mid-July, there will be a missile defense test involving the Theater High-Altitude Area Defense system. On July 22, NASA...
Telenor Acquires Maritime Communications Partner
Telenor gained total control of Maritime Communications Partner (MCP), acquiring the remaining 61.3 percent of the company, which provides voice and data services to ferries and cruise ships, Telenor announced...