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Summary: 25 Dec 2008 - 06 Jan 2009
 NASA issues Ares V RFP
06 Jan 2009 - NASA has issued a request for proposal for the Ares V rocket that will perform heavy lift and cargo functions as part of the next generation of spacecraft that will return humans to the moon, the agency said. >>>
Launches with ESA participation in 2008
05 Jan 2009 - The European Space Agency has published a list of events with ESA participation in 2008. >>>
Year-end GLONASS launch successful
25 Dec 2008 - Rocket: Proton M/Block DM; Payload three Uragan M (GLONASS M) navigation satellites; Date: 25 December 2008, 1043 UTC; Site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The spacecraft, likely to be designated Kosmos 2447 through 2449, were successfully delivered to target orbit. >>>
Lockheed Martin delivers SBIRS-GEO flight software
06 Jan 2009 - Lockheed Martin announced that it has successfully delivered the first of two major blocks of flight software designed to provide command and control of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft. >>>
Spacehab to support pre-launch preparations for Russia's MRM1
06 Jan 2009 - Spacehab, Incorporated has reached an agreement in principal with RSC Energia to provide facilities and support services for its Mini Research Module (MRM1). The MRM1 will be readied for its journey aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle at the Spacehab Cape Canaveral payload processing location. >>>
Shenzhou-7 companion satellite finishes mission
05 Jan 2009 - The accompanying satellite of the Shenzhou-7 orbital module has accomplished its primary mission after 100 days in space, the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) said according to Xinhua news agency. >>>
Loral identifies satellite customer
01 Jan 2009 - Space Systems/Loral said it has finalised a previously announced satellite contract award to provide a new spacecraft to Intelsat. >>>
Development of China's regional navsat system slightly delayed
01 Jan 2009 - Chinese state media said the country would launch more Beidou satellites in 2009. The completion of the planned regional navigation system appears to be delayed by a year or so, though. >>>
Update: Small GEO programme moves forward with contract-signing
30 Dec 2008 - Spanish satellite operator Hispasat said it has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the supply, launch and operation of the Hispasat AG1 satellite to be used in the Small GEO mission. >>>
U.S. Air Force changes TSAT plans
25 Dec 2008 - The U.S. Air Force said it would issue revised terms for Transformational Communications (TSAT) programme. >>>
Inmarsat prepares for satellite relocation
25 Dec 2008 - Preparations are nearing completion for the entry into commercial service on 7 January 2009 of the new Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite covering North and South America and the subsequent repositioning of two other Inmarsat spacecraft. >>>
Update: GOES 12 offline after thruster problems
25 Dec 2008 - The leak in one of the weather satellite's thrusters is actually the same one that was detected about a year ago. >>>
Court enters judgement in ICO litigation against Boeing
06 Jan 2009 - ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited announced that the Los Angeles Superior Court has entered judgement on the verdict the company received in its litigation against Boeing and its Boeing Satellite Services International subsidiary. >>>
IAI to indemnify Elbit Systems
30 Dec 2008 - Elbit Systems Ltd. has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) with respect to all claims relating to ImageSat International N.V. >>>
Integral Systems, Inc. results FY2008
25 Dec 2008 - Integral Systems, Inc. reported audited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 30 September 2008. >>>
SES Astra and Globecast distribute Orange TV over Satellite
06 Jan 2009 - SES Astra and GlobeCast announced the signature of a capacity contract with the French telecommunications operator Orange to distribute its new Orange TV offer via satellite, particularly targeting French homes with no TV coverage over ADSL. >>>
NASA-funded study reveals hazards of severe space weather
05 Jan 2009 - A NASA-funded study describes how extreme solar eruptions could have severe consequences for communications, power grids and other technology on Earth. >>>
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