January 2018

http://www.satellitetoday.com/government/2018/01/05/ses-satellite-host-nasa-payload-first-time/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2018/01/05/dalkom-somalia-expands-satellite-somalia-idirect/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/government/2018/01/05/new-satellites-secure-chinas-grip-south-china-sea/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2018/01/05/nigeria-china-sign-550-million-satellite-deal/

http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/2018/01/05/amp-visual-tv-orders-1-million-xg-hardware/

United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully completed an Atlas V Launch Segment Design Certification Review (DCR) recently in preparation for the launch of astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S. soil in Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2018010400

The U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Orbital ATK have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) as part of the company’s effort to certify its Next Generation Launcher for National Security Space (NSS) missions. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2018010401

Orbital ATK has been awarded a contract for a second Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-2). The vehicle was ordered by Intelsat S.A. to provide life extension services for an Intelsat satellite. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2018010402

Nigeria has agreed to a US$550-million deal to buy two Chinese communications satellites and hopes to sign the contract before the end of the month, the country’s communication minister said. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2018010403

Spacecom announced that Nepal’s Dish Media Network has furthered its long-term connection on the Amos-4 satellite with a contract for more capacity. Amos-4, from its 65° East prime orbital position, provides a wide array of satellite services to customers from South Asia to East Africa. http://www.sat-nd.com/archive/?id=2018010404