Satellite TODAY
Welcome to Satellite TODAY, the Internet's leading source for business news, market research and competitive analysis in the satellite communications industry. To learn more about a paid subscription as well as complimentary content on this site, please click subscribe.
Home  |  Login  |  Advertise
Advanced Search
Satellite Store Subscriptions About Us
BROADCASTING
ENTERPRISE
MILITARY
BROADBAND
COMMERCIAL
CIVIL SPACE
TODAY'S HEADLINES

Radarsat-2 Launched
December 14, 2007

[12-14-07 – Satellite Today] Radarsat-2 was successfully launched aboard a Soyuz rocket, the Canadian Space Agency announced Dec. 14.
    The satellite, a next-generation commercial radar satellite, will offer powerful technical advancements that will enhance marine surveillance, ice monitoring, disaster management, environmental monitoring, resource management and mapping in Canada and around the world.
    "This satellite will help us vigorously protect our Arctic sovereignty as international interest in the region increases," said Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry. "It will also ensure the continuity of data services for government departments and a growing number of commercial clients in more than 60 countries worldwide." 		 
Advertisement  
Services
Print This PagePrint This Page Email This PageEmail This Page ArchivesArchives Copyright Permissions
Related Stories
Florida National Guard Signs Satellite Communications Deal Starchaser Industries Wins ESA Contract Raytheon To Upgrade Satellite Terminal; Receives Approval For NPOESS Antenna DigitalGlobe, GeoEye Partner With USGS To Support Disaster Charter Boeing To Build Upper Stage For NASA's Ares 1 Crew Launch Vehicle

Add a Comment
Name:
Email:
Comments:

Please enter the letters or numbers you see in the image.
Your message will be reviewed before it is posted

Home | VIP Subscriptions | Resources | Login | About Us | Privacy Policy | Shopping Cart | Site Map |
ST's SATELLITE NEWS ANALYSIS | SATELLITE 2008 | VIA SATELLITE MAGAZINE | STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE GUIDE | SATELLITE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Copyright © 2009 Access Intelligence, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Access Intelligence, LLC is prohibited. For more details please see Terms and Conditions.