GMV will provide the Thor 7 flight dynamics system based upon its FocusSuite solution, which aims to offer full lifecycle flight dynamics operations support. GMV also will also provide the Thor 7 payload transponder management system based upon GMV’s Smart Rings product, which allows engineers to optimize and reconfigure telecommunications payloads to minimize downtime.

   “GMV is pleased to be working with Loral again to provide high-quality services in ground systems technology, and also to continuing our relationship with Telenor,” GMV U.S. Division President Theresa Beech said in a statement.

Telenor has scheduled Thor 7 for launch in late 2013 from the Guiana Space Center in France. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.