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Inmarsat-5 series to be build by Boeing |
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Written by Administrator
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 6, 2010
| Boeing [ NYSE: BA] announced today that it has received a contract from Inmarsat to build three new Ka-band satellites (called Inmarsat-5 series) to add to Inmarsat's current mobile satellite services fleet. |
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More info: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1367
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Arianespace to launch Intelsat-20 and GSAT-10 |
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Written by Administrator
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Evry, August 5, 2010
Arianespace announced today that it has been chosen by Intelsat to launch its Intelsat-20 satellite during the second quarter of 2012.
More info: http://www.arianespace.com/news-press-release/2010/08-05-2010-Intelsat20.asp
It was also announced that Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has chosen Arianespace to launch its GSAT 10 communications satellite.
More info: http://www.arianespace.com/news-press-release/2010/08-05-2010-GSAT10.asp
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Nilesat-201/Rascom-QAF1R - launch success |
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Written by Administrator
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August 4, 2010 – Ariane Flight V196
The Ariane 5’s evening mission from the Spaceport successfully orbited NILESAT 201 for Egyptian-based Nilesat, and RASCOM-QAF1R for the Pan-African satellite operator, RascomStar-QAF.
More info: http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2010/714.asp
Nilesat 201 Technical details and coverage maps
Rascom QAF1R Technical details
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Arabsat 5A parked at 30,5E |
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Arabsat 5A is now parked at its destination spot at 30.5 East |
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