May 2016

Eutelsat Communications reported revenues for the third quarter and the nine months ending 31 March 2016. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016051205

http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2016/05/12/asias-space-industry-growing-but-challenges-remain/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2016/05/12/airbus-safran-launchers-hot-fires-ariane-6-vinci-upper-stage-engine-with-dlr/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/regional/2016/05/12/ses-and-ccnl-propel-digital-switchover-in-nigeria/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2016/05/12/telenors-thor-7-hts-payload-completes-testing-starts-commercial-service/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2016/05/12/gilat-satcom-makes-cybersecurity-upgrade-to-satellite-and-fiber-networks/

Europe’s latest Galileo satellites have been filled with fuel in preparation for their joint launch on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 24 May. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016051100

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean today about 418 km southwest of Long Beach, California, with more than 1,665 kg of NASA cargo, science and technology demonstration samples from the International Space Station. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016051101

LGS Innovations announced it has been awarded a contract to develop a prototype pair of lightweight, low-power optical communication terminals that will allow for light-based communication between micro-satellites in low-earth orbit. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016051102

Eurovision and ABS have announced that they have signed a capacity agreement for a multi-transponder, multi-year deal on ABS-3A at 3° West, the latest addition to the ABS fleet. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016051103