June 2016

Rosetta is set to complete its mission in a controlled descent to the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 30 September. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016063000

On 30 June, NASA’s Dawn spacecraft completed its primary mission. The mission exceeded all expectations originally set for its exploration of protoplanet Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016063001

Information Satellite Systems – Reshetnev Company has finished building the Gonets-M No. 26 satellite. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016063002

JAXA is planning an experiment to remove simulated space junk as part of efforts to develop a simple and inexpensive disposal system. Scientists will try to slow a cylindrical object and steer it toward the atmosphere. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016063003

Airbus Group SE and Safran have finalised the creation of their Airbus Safran Launchers 50/50 Joint Venture, which becomes a fully-fledged operational company. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016063004

http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/06/30/optus-exec-highlights-cotm-exciting-growth-opportunity/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/06/30/marlink-taps-intelsat-connect-msc-cruises-epicng/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/06/30/viasat-establishes-rd-center-chennai-india/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/06/30/nsslglobal-uses-bonded-hdr-broadcast-refugee-crisis-mediterranean-sea/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/06/30/united-nations-shows-interest-dream-chaser-space-missions-2/