German defence satellite launchedOctober 1st, 2009 MUNICH - The first of two planned satellites for Germany's defence forces blasted off late Thursday from the European space launch centre outside Kourou, French Guiana, officials said. The satellite separated from its rocket and was placed into orbit about 30 minutes after launch.
India launches Oceansat-2, six European satellites (Third Lead)September 23rd, 2009 SRIHARIKOTA - India Wednesday successfully launched its 16th remote-sensing satellite, the Rs.160-crore ($32 million) Oceansat-2, to study oceans and climate, and six small European satellites on board a rocket that blasted off from here. Under a clear blue sky, the 44.4-metre tall, 230-tonne Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), built at a cost of Rs.75 crore, freed itself from the launch pad at the spaceport, around 80 km from Chennai, at 11.51 a.m.
India launches remote-sensing satellite Oceansat2September 23rd, 2009 SRIHARIKOTA - India successfully launched its 16th remote-sensing satellite Oceansat-2 and six small Europeans satellites on board a rocket that blasted off from here at 11.51 a.m. Wednesday. The 44.4-metre tall, 230-tonne Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) freed itself from the launch pad at the spaceport and lifted itself up, lugging the 960-kg Oceansat-2 and the six nano satellites all together weighing 20 kg.
India to launch Oceansat-2, six European nano birds WednesdaySeptember 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI - The stage is set for the launch Wednesday of the Indian Space Research Organisation's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for placing into orbit the country's 16th remote sensing satellite, Oceansat-2, and six European nano satellites. "The countdown is progressing well.
Pact with US to boost India's space launch industryJuly 28th, 2009 CHENNAI - A technology safeguards agreement (TSA) signed with the US last week will open up fresh opportunities for India in the field of space launches, say officials. The agreement, signed July 20 in New Delhi, will facilitate the launch of non-commercial US satellites and satellites with US components on Indian launch vehicles.
California-based SpaceX launches satellite for MalaysiaJuly 15th, 2009 Calif.-based SpaceX launches Malaysia satelliteHAWTHORNE, Calif. — Rocket developer Space Exploration Technologies said Tuesday it conducted its second fully successful launch, placing a Malaysian satellite into orbit.
Lockheed gets Air Force satellite contract worth $262 millionJuly 11th, 2009 Lockheed gets $262M Air Force ContractWASHINGTON — The Air Force said Friday that it has awarded a $262 million satellite contract to a division of Lockheed Martin Corp. The contract is for long lead parts and material procurement for the Air Force's fourth Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Satellite and a payload.
Largest commercial satellite for cellphones launchedJuly 2nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A new satellite designed to allow the convergence of cellphones and satellite phones throughout the US was successfully launched Thursday, mobile communications provider TerreStar announced. Weighing 6,910 kg, TerreStar-1 is the largest commercial satellite ever and was launched by Arianespace from Kourou, French Guiana Tuesday.
Giant satellite for US cell phone service launched into orbit by French rocketJuly 1st, 2009 Satellite for US cell phone service launchedThe world's largest commercial satellite was launched into space Wednesday, with a mission to provide phone service to cellular "dead zones" in North America. The satellite, owned by TerreStar Corp.
NASA sends into orbit sophisticated weather satellite, meant to track hurricanes and tornadoesJune 28th, 2009 Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbitCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A sophisticated new weather satellite rocketed into orbit Saturday, giving forecasters another powerful tool for tracking hurricanes and tornadoes.
Sophisticated new weather satellite rockets away, meant to track hurricanes and tornadoesJune 28th, 2009 Sophisticated new weather satellite rockets awayCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A sophisticated new weather satellite is on its way to orbit.
Experimental missile defense satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force BaseMay 6th, 2009 Missile defense satellite launched from CaliforniaVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Department of Defense officials say an experimental satellite for the U.S.
World's fastest camera can capture 6 million snaps in a secondApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Scientists have demonstrated the fastest imaging system ever devised, a camera that snaps images less than a half a billionth of a second long, capturing over six million of them in a second continuously. According to a report by BBC News, a research team from University of California, Los Angeles, US, designed the world's fastest camera, which has been dubbed Serial Time-Encoded Amplified imaging, or Steam.
CPI-M slams UPA for forging 'India-Israel-US axis'April 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday attacked the Manmohan Singh government for 'forging a deep security and military collaboration with Israel' and raised questions about the launching of Israeli spy satellites by India. The CPI-M, which fiercely opposed the India-US nuclear deal, accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of 'obfuscating' facts about the launch of Israeli satellites and alleged this collaboration was part of the 'overall India-Israel-US axis'.
On evening of Earth Day, Dish Network debuts channel with live views of EarthApril 22nd, 2009 Earth on TV: New channel offers views of EarthENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Planet Earth, you're on the air.
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