Globosat, Tektronix Support Live IP Media Production for Rio Olympics – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/2016/08/17/globosat-tektronix-support-live-ip-media-production-rio-olympics/
Update: China’s quantum satellite in orbit – Satellite News Digest
The Quantum Communication Satellite of China Academy of Science was successfully launched by a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. In this mission, China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) also launched a piggyback Spanish 6U Cubesat designed and manufactured by the NanoSat Lab at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, which was released from the…
Ixion to study conversion of rocket upper stages into habitats – Satellite News Digest
NASA has selected the Ixion Initiative Team, comprised of NanoRacks, Space Systems Loral and United Launch Alliance to participate in the Agency’s Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 ("NextSTEP-2") programme. The Ixion Team will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study evaluating the conversion of rocket upper stages into habitats. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016081601
SmallSat Companies Optimistic About Micro-Launchers Possibilities – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/nextspace/2016/08/16/smallsat-companies-optimistic-micro-launchers-possibilities-2/
Gogo Breaks in to Chinese Airspace – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2016/08/16/gogo-breaks-chinese-airspace/
BBC Renews Yahlive Contract to Reach Middle East and South West Asia – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/2016/08/16/bbc-renews-yahlive-contract-reach-middle-east-south-west-asia/
Iridium-Based Portable Tracker Tested on Scandinavian AirAmbulance – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2016/08/16/iridium-based-portable-tracker-tested-scandinavian-airambulance/
Globecomm to Provide Cloud-Based Communications Platform for Rollins – Satellite Today
http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2016/08/16/globecomm-provide-cloud-based-communications-platform-rollins/
China’s quantum satellite in orbit – Satellite News Digest
Rocket: Chang Zheng 2D; Payload: Quantum Space Satellite (QSS) [Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS)] "Micius"; Date: 15 August 2016, 1740 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Space Center, China. The experimental satellite was deployed into a Sun-synchronous circular orbit with an altitude of 600 km. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016081500
Falcon 9 launches JCSAT-16 – Satellite News Digest
Rocket: Falcon 9; Payload: JCSAT-16; Date: 14 August 2016, 0526 UTC; Launch site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, USA. After its deployment into geostationary transfer orbit, the satellite is performing post-launch manoeuvres according to plan. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2016081501