January 2017

http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2017/01/26/globalstar-coo-heads-speedcast/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/2017/01/26/cctv-launches-three-flagship-hd-broadcasts-eutelsat-hot-bird/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2017/01/26/google-lunar-xprize-winners-announced/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/nextspace/2017/01/25/startup-perspective-potential-impact-skybox-planet-merger/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2017/01/25/esa-set-launch-smallgeo-maiden-flight/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2017/01/25/kymeta-aurum-team-offer-hts-antennas-armored-vehicles/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/2017/01/25/ghana-launches-new-dth-service/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2017/01/25/sky-brasil-1-telkom-3s-readied-arianespaces-initial-2017-mission/

Rocket: H-IIA No. 32 (204 configuration); Payload: DSN-2 (X-band defence communication satellite-2, aka Kirameki-2); Date: 24 January 2017, 0744 UTC; Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The launch and the separation of the satellite into geostationary transfer orbit proceeded according to schedule. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2017012400

A Boeing satellite built for ABS entered into commercial service, providing enhanced satellite services including direct-to-home television services on 21 January to customers in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, South Asia and South East Asia. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2017012401