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Russia Postpones Glonass Satellite Launch
After embezzlement scandals, Russia delayed the launch of its second Glonass-K satellite until 2013.
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New NASA Book Highlights Beauty of Earth From a Satellite’s Point of View
A new publication features a collection of high-resolution images taken by Earth-observing satellites orbiting our planet
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Intelsat Chooses New Location for Headquarters
The satellite operator has chosen to move its headquarters from Whasington, D.C. to Virginia
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Syrians Turn to Satellites to Communicate With The Rest of The World
As Internet connections in Syria were shut down, Syrians are recurring to satellites to communicate.
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ISRO Faces Complaints from Local Companies
India’s DTH, VSAT and teleport companies are raising concerns about ISRO’s intentions to increase the country’s satellite capacity shortage through mostly foreign operators instead of local companies.
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Microchip Satellites Ready for Launch in 2013
ChipSats, free-flying microsatellites approximately the size of two postage stamps, are getting ready for their scheduled launch in September 2013.
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Contest Winners Enhance GNSS Through a Smartphone App
The European Satellite Navigation Competition, where the best idea for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) application is selected, presented the 2012 Galileo Master Award
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Stratolaunch and SpaceX End Partnership for Suborbital Launch Vehicle
Stratolaunch Systems and SpaceX have amicably ended their partnership.
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SpaceX Outlines Plans for Manned Mission to Mars
Elon Musk outlined the company’s plans for a manned mission to Mars within 15 years and the possibility of human colonization of the red planet.
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Microsatellites Could Contribute to Breach Expected Weather Satellite Gap
A new fleet of commercial microsatellites could aid the United States address the weather satellites communication gap expected in the next few years.
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New GOES-R Series Program Passes Review
NOAA's new GOES-R Series Program underwent a successful Mission Critical Design Review.
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Car Kit Turns Your Phone into a Navigation Device
Magellan released a GPS car kit for iPhones that enhances it with more powerful antennas to transform it into a dashboard navigation device.
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NASA Celebrates FASTSAT Successful Mission
After two years, the $10 million spacecraft successfully reached the end of its mission.
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NOAA Turns to Public for Weather Satellite Blackout Solutions
NOAA is asking for ideas on how to preserve the quality of its weather forecasts during the predicted satellite blackout.
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Technology
Satellite Produced by 3D Printer Successful in Preliminary Tests
Engineers in Italy have designed a space-ready CubeSat manufactured using a 3D printer.
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Further Delays on Next Dragon Mission
SpaceX's next Dragon mission for NASA has been delayed again until March.
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ESA Approves European Data Relay Satellite System
The European Space Agency announced completion and approval of the first commercially-operated data relay satellite system
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DirecTV and ViaSat Sign Internet Deal
ViaSat's Exede high-speed Internet service will now be available for DirecTV customers
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Intelsat Seeks New U.S. Headquarters
Commercial satellite service provider Intelsat is exploring deals around the Washington, D.C. area to find a new HQ building.
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LightSquared Proposal to FCC Open for Public Comment
LightSquared’s latest proposal to the FCC trying to save its MSS L-band spectrum holdings and create an LTE network is under public scrutiny.
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Artwork Affixed to Echostar XVI Could Last Billions of Years
The 76th ILS Proton launch on Wednesday, Nov 21 flew to space not only the Echostar XVI communications satellite, but also the collection of images compiled by artist Trevor Paglen.
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GOCE Satellite to Lower its Orbit
European Space Agency’s GOCE satellite is lowering its orbit to create a new map of earth.
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SpaceX Challenges Ariane Rocket
SpaceX's Elon Musk is winning launch contracts that would have traditionally gone to Arianespace due to their rocket's low costs.
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NASA Creates Paint to Protect Satellite Equipment
NASA has developed a new spray paint that blocks in gasses that could be harmful for sensitive satellite instruments.
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New Break System for Satellites Could Help Reduce Orbital Debris
A new system would allow small satellites to slow down and accelerate its re-entry descent
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New Fuel Expected to Reduce Costs and Safety Risks For Satellite Industry
A NASA/Industry team will test an alternative fuel in 2015
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ViviSat Builds Satellite Repair and Refueling Vehicle
The Mission Extension Vehicle could extend the life of a satellite for up to 10 years.
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Canada’s Satellite Delay Could Threaten Defense Capabilities
A delay of two years on Canada’s new military satellite fleet could risk the country’s defense capabilities.
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Dish Holds Discussions With Google for Possible Wireless Network Partnership
Google and Dish Network Corp. are discussing the possibility of a partnership to offer a new wireless services that would compete with that of AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.
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Mars Satellite Resumes Operations With Back-Up System
NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter resumed duty after switching to a back-up system for the first time in its 11 years of operations.
