Ariane to launch Australian broadband satellites
Posted: Tue, Mar 5, 2013, 7:59 AM ET (1259 GMT)
Arianespace announced Monday it has won a contract to launch two satellites that will provide broadband Internet services for Australia. Ariane 5 rockets will launch the two National Broadband Network (NBN) satellites on Ariane 5 rockets in early and late 2015. The satellites, built by Space Systems/Loral, weigh 6,000 kilograms each and carry Ka-band payloads to provide high-speed Internet services in rural areas of Australia. NBN said the launch contracts were valued at up to A$300 million (US$307 million).
Arianespace announced Monday it has won a contract to launch two satellites that will provide broadband Internet services for Australia. Ariane 5 rockets will launch the two National Broadband Network (NBN) satellites on Ariane 5 rockets in early and late 2015. The satellites, built by Space Systems/Loral, weigh 6,000 kilograms each and carry Ka-band payloads to provide high-speed Internet services in rural areas of Australia. NBN said the launch contracts were valued at up to A$300 million (US$307 million).
Related Links:
| <<previous article | next article>> |
|
news in brief
|
|
NASA releases report on Starliner crewed test flight problems
Posted: Sun, Feb 22 11:45 AM ET (1645 GMT) |
|
news links
|
|
Thursday, February 26
Norway to Join Europe Starlink Rival Shortly, Minister Says
Bloomberg News — 5:55 am ET (1055 GMT) Satellite Operator Eutelsat Seeks €1.5 Billion to Refinance Debt
Bloomberg News — 5:51 am ET (1051 GMT) Space Command offers retention, relocation bonuses for civilians to move from Colo. Springs to Alabama
KOAA-TV Colorado Springs — 5:51 am ET (1051 GMT) UT To Enhance U.S. Space Force Detection, Response to Security Threats
Univ. of Texas Austin — 5:51 am ET (1051 GMT) Lab at UT is first in U.S. to work with Space Force on threats
San Antonio Express-News — 5:51 am ET (1051 GMT) |
