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Innovative Communications Satellite Built by Maxar's SSL for PSN Successfully Performing Post-launch Maneuvers

Innovative Communications Satellite Built by Maxar's SSL for PSN Successfully Performing Post-launch Maneuvers

Advanced Satellite improves broadband connectivity in Indonesia, features rideshare service and next-gen electric propulsion PALO ALTO, CA, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), and a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced today the Nusantara Satu communications satellite, built for Indonesian satellite...

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MDA, a Maxar Company, Announces Successful Launch of Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission

MDA, a Maxar Company, Announces Successful Launch of Canada’s RADARSAT Constellation Mission

Three MDA-built Earth observation satellites will work together to bring solutions to key challenges for Canadians MONTREAL, QC --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MDA, a Maxar company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), announced today that the three RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellites developed by MDA for the Canadian Space Agency are performing according to plan. The satellites launched this morning...

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All-Electric Maxar 1300-Class Communications Satellite to Deliver Broadcast Services for Eutelsat Customers

All-Electric Maxar 1300-Class Communications Satellite to Deliver Broadcast Services for Eutelsat Customers

EUTELSAT 7C is performing according to plan after launch WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) today announced that the all-electric EUTELSAT 7C communications satellite, built for Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, is performing according to plan. This press release features multimedia. View the full release...

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Ball Aerospace Successfully Commissions Small Satellite, Begins On-Orbit Testing of Green Fuel

Ball Aerospace Successfully Commissions Small Satellite, Begins On-Orbit Testing of Green Fuel

Ball Aerospace is the primary contractor for NASA's Green Propellant Infusion Mission Boulder, Colo., July 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace has officially commissioned NASA's Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) and begun on-orbit testing of a non-toxic, high-performance propellant. GPIM launched on June 25, 2019 at 2:30 a.m. EDT on board a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. We are...

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Gilat Satcom and Gilat Satellite Networks to Supply Fixed and On-the-Move Satellite Services to Israeli Government

Tender Calls for Providing Equipment, Services and Maintenance for All Offices and National Companies PETAH TIKVA, IsraelÂ- – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that it will supply satellite equipment as part of a tender won by Gilat Satcom to provide satellite services to the Israeli...

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Space Systems/Loral-Built Satellite for Echostar Successfully Launched, Begins Post-Launch Maneuvers

PALO ALTO, CA - Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that the EchoStar XVI satellite, designed and built for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), was launched yesterday and is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan. The satellite deployed its solar arrays on schedule following its launch aboard a Proton Breeze M launch...

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Measurement Specialties' Temperature Sensors On-Board Landsat 8 Satellite

Measurement Specialties' Temperature Sensors On-Board Landsat 8 Satellite

NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) launched Feb. 11 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This joint NASA and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mission will provide additional information to the longest continuous data record of Earth's surface as viewed from space. On-Board the Landsat 8 Satellite will be NASA GFSC space qualified temperature sensors. The specific deployment of...

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Lockheed Martin Completes Major GPS III Flight Software Milestone

Lockheed Martin Completes Major GPS III Flight Software Milestone

NEWTOWN, Pa. - The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) team developing the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Position System III satellites has completed a key flight software milestone validating the software's ability to provide reliable and effective command and control for the GPS III satellites planned for launch into orbit. The GPS III program will affordably replace aging GPS satellites,...

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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Payload

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Payload

Atlas V Rocket Processed at Launch Site in Just 27 Days CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla.- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket successfully launched NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-K) payload at 8:48 p.m. EST today from Space Launch Complex-41. This was the first of 13 ULA launches scheduled for 2013, the 35th Atlas V mission, and the 67th ULA launch. ULA and our...

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Goodrich Completes Environmental Testing of ORS-1 Satellite

Goodrich Completes Environmental Testing of ORS-1 Satellite

o Final environmental test is major program milestone on path to launch CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) the prime contractor for the ORS-1 satellite, has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of ORS-1, the first Operationally Responsive Space satellite designed to support Combatant Command operations. The testing validated spacecraft performance and functionality in an...

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