Animals Are Next Iranian Rocket Passengers
Animals in space... that's Iran's next planned move for their Kavoshgar-2 two stage, solid fuel rocket.
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DAICHI Sat Brings JAXA + UNESCO Together For MOU
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded a Memorandum of Unity (MOU) for cooperating in monitoring World Heritage Sites using the Advanced Land Observing Satellite "DAICHI" (ALOS) to watch and protect the common legacy of all mankind.
Read MoreKazSat-1 Is No More…
With the phrase, "That's it. It's gone," Talgat Musabeyev, the head of Khrunichev, announced the total disappearance of the KazSat-1 satellite, which entered its orbital slot in June of 2006.
Read MoreFrench Assign UAV Study To UVS Int’l
The domestic security forces of France have a desire for <=150 kg UAVs to aid them with their missions. A five month study has just been authorized by the French government to examine the legal ramifications of such UAV use.
Read MoreNASA + Russian Space Agency Extend Relationship
NASA has signed a $141 million modification to the current International Space Station contract with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew transportation services planned through the spring of 2012.
Read MoreTrash Bags Not Included with ESA’s Space Situational Awareness
Yesterday we reported about one of the meetings the European Space Agency (ESA) conducted in The Hague, and another matter that was addressed was that outer space is swarming with a wide array of operational spacecraft, as well as littered with human-made hazardous space debris.
Read MoreNorth American SatNet For MSV Gains The Official O.K. To Proceed
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (MSV) has just announced the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted communications licenses for the two new MSV gateways in the U.S. that are being built to support the company’s nexgen integrated satellite-terrestrial communication network for North America.
Read MoreExtension Granted By FCC For Two TerreStar-1 Satellite Milestones
TerreStar Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTR) has announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a request by TerreStar Networks Inc. (TerreStar) for an extension of its satellite launch milestone from September 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009, and its operational milestone from November 30, 2008 to August 30, 2009.
Read MoreA Word Or Two To The FCC From MSV Regarding Redo Of D Block Spectrum Auction
In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s plans to conduct a re-auction of the 700 MHz D block spectrum, Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) filed comments recommending the expansion of satellite requirements to ensure reliable and interoperable communications to the public safety community. A copy of MSV’s complete filing is available on the FCC web site.
Read MoreResponsibilities For Indian UAV Program Still To Be Sorted Out
Rustom, a medium altitude, long endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has been approved by the Indian Government for development and production. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) will select a partner from India as part of this indigenous, Rs.1,000 crore project.
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