2018 tolls with multiple satellite orders and an upbeat outlook for manufacturers
Satellite manufacturers are generally buoyant about the prospects for orders in 2018 following announcements of multiple contracts to begin the ...
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Business as usual for SpaceX as questions linger over Zuma launch
Although questions are still hanging over SpaceX’s launch of US military satellite Zuma, the event is unlikely to affect upcoming commercial ...
Satellite executives upbeat about Ex-Im Bank renewal despite one nominee’s rejection
Satellite executives reacted with hope about the prospects for renewing the US Ex-Im Bank‘s charter despite one nominee’s rejection. More ...
Lockheed Martin ups 2017 space systems outlook but points to unfavourable trends
US defence giant Lockheed Martin raised the outlook superficially for its space systems segment, while also underlining negative trends in the ...
Satellite communications in mix for unmanned aircraft startup after Boeing investment
Boeing has invested an undisclosed sum in Near Earth Autonomy, an autonomous-flight-technology company that will tap satellite and other communications. ...
Telkom-1 joins growing list of in-orbit anomalies | Insurance round-up
Indonesia’s Telkom-1 joined a host of aging satellites to suffer in-orbit failures recently. Meanwhile, a rare PSLV launch failure could impact the ...
White House nominates three to fill vacancies on Ex-Im board
The White House recently nominated three to fill the vacancies on the board of the US Ex-Im Bank export credit agency. ...
SES swaps SES-12 and SES-14 launches after satellite anomalies
Satellite fleet operator SES has announced a swap of launch vehicles and slots for its SES-12 and SES-14 spacecraft. Under new ...
Anomaly sends aging EchoStar-3 satellite drifting | Insurance round-up
An anomaly of unknown origin has sent the 20-year-old EchoStar-3 satellite drifting with interrupted and intermittent communications. Meanwhile, NASA’s TDRS-M ...
Lockheed Martin building US$350m satellite-production facility in Denver
US defence giant Lockheed Martin has started constructing the US$350m Gateway Center satellite-assembly facility on its Waterton Canyon campus in Denver. The ...
