Orascom gets waiver on US$2.5bn loan
Orascom says lenders on a US$2.5bn credit agreement have agreed to grant it a waiver related to the Algerian authorities'...
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Falcon 9 could launch by May
Californian launch provider SpaceX has successfully test-fired the second stage of its Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The rocket, which uses...
FCC grants Terrestar ATC authorisation in the nick of time
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finally granted Terrestar Networks authorisation to operate its dual-mode mobile terminals via its Terrestar-1...
Astra to host second EGNOS payload on new satellite
SES Astra has announced that it will host a payload on one of its newly ordered satellites to serve the...
Morocco could issue new fixed licence – report
The Moroccan telecom regulator ANRT could issue a new fixed licence, says local daily La Vie Eco. According to the...
Astrium to enhance Ariane 5
EADS Astrium has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a new, more powerful version of...
iDirect snaps up satellite network management specialist
Satellite-based IP solutions company VT iDirect has acquired UK-based network software specialist Parallel Limited from its management for approximately £3.9m...
Avanti secures funding for second satellite
The British satellite operator Avanti Communications has raised a total of £280m in equity and debt financing to fund the...
Telenor wins Serbian fixed licence
As expected, Telenor's E1.05m bid to acquire a second fixed-line licence in Serbia has been accepted by the Serbian authorities....
Arianespace looks to capitalise on strong 2009 performance
Arianespace has announced that it will record total revenue of E1.046bn for 2009, a 9.4% increase on the E955.7m generated...
