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Ariane 5 ECA set to loft JCSAT-13 and VINASAT-2 into orbit
Arianespace are set to return their Ariane 5 ECA back into action on Tuesday, on a mission to launch two more telecommunication satellites into orbit – namely JCSAT-13 and VINASAT-2. Launch from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana is scheduled for the start of a two hour launch window that opens at 10:13pm GMT.
Source: www.nasaspaceflight.com
Inmarsat Sees Significant Regional Growth In Maritime Security, Malaysia Among Key Markets
Inmarsat, the leading global mobile satellite communications services provider, sees significant growth in the maritime security sector and regards Malaysia as one of its key markets. Director, Government Services, Inmarsat Global Xpress Programme, Gordon McMillan said that from Inmarsat’s perspective and “in terms of our history, the maritime sector is a very key one for us.”
Source: www.bernama.com
Iridium Expanding Tech Business To Russia
Iridium Communications Inc.’s Russian division has received government approval to operate commercially in that country, the company announced Monday. Service will go live by the second quarter of 2012 after the company completes technical licensing requirements. CEO Matt Desch said the company expects to attract at least 40 percent of the mobile satellite service market in Russia in 2015, adding that this market could be worth between $70 and $100 million.
Source: blog.executivebiz.com