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Russian rocket to launch from French Guiana in 2010

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created Nov 07, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 4

A Russian rocket will next year for the first time blast off from a European launch pad in South America, officials said Saturday, as the first rockets headed for the site on board a ship.


Another dual launch for Ariane 5

Ariane 5 rocket places two satellites into orbit (w/ Video)

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created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Last night, an Ariane 5 ECA launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on a journey to place two telecommunications satellites, NSS-12 and Thor 6, into geostationary transfer ...


European rocket hoists biggest-ever telecoms satellite

European rocket hoists biggest-ever telecoms satellite (w/ Video)

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created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A European rocket placed the world's biggest commercial telecommunications satellite into geostationary orbit, launch operator Arianespace said.


Ariane 5 - First launch of 2009

Ariane 5 - First launch of 2009

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created Feb 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Yesterday evening, an Ariane 5 ECA launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport at Kourou, in French Guiana, on its mission to place two multi-role telecommunications satellites into geostationary ...





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China launches gps satellite: report

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created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

China launched a navigational satellite, the nation's space administration reported, the second in a series of up to 30 orbiters to comprise a global positioning network.


China launches navigation satellite

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created Apr 14, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China Saturday announced the launch of its "Compass" navigation satellite which will begin service next year.


In Brief: Loral to build AsiaSat telecom satellite

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created May 03, 2006 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China's AsiaSat has tapped Space Systems/Loral to build its new telecommunications satellite, which is slated for launch in 2008.


Lockheed signs Vietnam satellite contract

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created May 12, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Vietnam will launch a U.S.-built telecommunications satellite in 2008 that will expand phone service to the rural countryside.


Satellite equipment maker ViaSat buying WildBlue

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created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- ViaSat Inc. is acquiring WildBlue Communications Inc., a provider of high-speed Internet access via satellite, for $568 million in cash and stock, the companies said Thursday.


NASA, M2MI work on satellite development

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created Apr 28, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The U.S. space agency says it and the Machine to Machine Corp. have signed an agreement to make "nanosats" to improve space telecommunications.


Briefs: Vietnam to launch telecom satellite in '08

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created Feb 23, 2006 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vietnam plans to launch its first telecommunications satellite in 2008, the Viet Nam News Agency said Wednesday.


Iran telecom satellite lauch scheduled

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created Jan 23, 2006 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Iran is set to launch a satellite this year that will provide telecommunications services and Earth imaging for the Islamic republic.


Ariane 5 lifts record payload into space

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created Aug 11, 2005 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

This morning (Aug.11) an Ariane 5G launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. On board was the largest telecommunications satellite ever to be placed into geostationary transfer orbit.


Russia launches telecom satellite

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created Nov 18, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The Russian space agency Sunday launched a telecommunications satellite into orbit from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan.



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