Author: Rebecca Lincks

JAXA Introduces New CubeSat LauncherReb
The Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) has developed the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD) to cut costs of satellite launches and has installed it on the International Space Station.
Government/Military
SES Broadcasts Swiss Channel via ASTRA
[Satellite TODAY 12-14-12] SES’ ASTRA is now broadcasting the Swiss private channel 3+ from its orbital position 19.2 degrees East, the company announced Dec. 14. 3+ is the first Switzerland-based...
Elop to Supply Jupiter Camera for Optsat 3000
Elbit Systems wholly owned subsidiary Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop will provide Israel Aerospace Industries with the Jupiter space camera for the Italian Optsat 3000 observation satellite
ILS Potentially Delays Satmex 8 Launch
The Satelites Mexicanos (Satmex) C- and Ku-band Satmex 8 satellite launch is likely to be delayed due to the ILS Proton Breeze M glitch