Lockheed Martin meets GPS milestone Nov 4, 2008
Its Commercial Space Systems unit is doing much of the work on GPS III from its Newtown, Pa. plant. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
The Odyssey MoonOne Lunar Lander Becomes More Of A Reality Nov 2, 2008
The unique public-private partnership will combine NASA expertise with innovative approaches to commercial space systems, resulting in new industrial capabilities for the company and benefits to the American space program. The partnership was established through a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement signed with the NASA Ames Research Center on October 30th, 2008. (SatNews Publishers)
Dedicated satellite for Vietnam Apr 21, 2008
The 2,600kg VINASAT-1 was built by US manufacturer Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems for Vietnam's Post ommunications Group (VNPT). VNPT's director, Long Tran Pham, told Reuters: "More than 70% of our country consists of forests and mountains so it is very important to have satellites to deliver telecommunications to populations living in these zones. "People already receive television by other satellites that we lease, but now we have our own satellite. (BBC News -- Science)
Vietnam Launches Its First Satellite Amid Surging Telecom, Internet Demand Apr 19, 2008
Vinasat-1 will remove dependence on ground networks and allow 100 percent of Vietnam's rural communities to be equipped with telephones and televisions, Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems said. said in an April 17 report that it already rates Vietnam's Internet development as higher than the average for developing countries. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Arianespace Orbits Star One C2 and VINASAT-1 Second Successful Launch in 2008 Apr 19, 2008
KOUROU, French Guiana, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday evening, April 18, Arianespace boosted two communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO): Star One C2 for Brazilian operator Star One, as part of a turnkey contract with Thales Alenia Space, and VINASAT-1, built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS) for operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT). 38th Ariane 5 launch, 24th success in a row The latest successful launch of an Ariane 5,... (PR Newswire)
Lockheed Martin-Built VINASAT-1 Satellite Launched Successfully for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group Apr 19, 2008
About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems is a unit of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a major operating unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, designs, develops, tests, manufactures and operates a full spectrum of advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. (PR Newswire)
Ariane rocket launches satellites Apr 19, 2008
VINASAT was built by U.S. satellite manufacturer Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in a turnkey contract for Vietnam's Post & Telecommunications Group (VNPT). VNPT's director, Long Tran Pham, told Reuters: "More than 70 percent of our country consists of forests and mountains so it is very important to have satellites to deliver telecommunications to populations living in these zones. "People already receive television by other satellites that we lease, but now we have our own satellite. (Scientific American)
Vietnam celebrates launch of country's first satellite Apr 19, 2008
The Vinasat No. 1 satellite, built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems of Newton, Pennsylvania, will be ready for use in late May, said Vu Tien Hung, general director of Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Corp., or VNPT.. The US$200-million (euro130-million) satellite will help make telecommunication, television and the Internet accessible across the nation, Hung said. (China Daily)
SES AMERICOM Declares AMC-14 Satellite a Total Loss Apr 11, 2008
AMC-14 was built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, and launched on a Proton/Breeze M rocket provided by ILS (International Launch Services) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch of AMC-14 failed on March 15 when an anomaly during the second burn of the fourth stage of the rocket resulted in the satellite being placed short of the planned geostationary transfer orbit. (BusinessWire)
Letters to the Editor - 3/18/2008 Mar 19, 2008
The satellite was designed and built by Lockheed Martin COMMERCIAL Space Systems. Lockheed is a leading manufacturer of military satellites, but also has a totally separate building and staff for making commercial satellites. (North County Times)
Lockheed Martin-Built SIRIUS 4 Launched Successfully From Baikonur Cosmodrome Nov 19, 2007
Built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS), Newtown, Pa ... Lockheed Martin successfully launched ASTRA-1L this year for SES ASTRA. "We are very proud and satisfied that the SIRIUS 4 mission has been a success," said Hakan Sjodin, Managing Director of SES SIRIUS. "SIRIUS 4 will benefit our customers and extend our coverage and service in Eastern Europe. The success of the SIRIUS 4 mission is a milestone in our company's history, and we would like to underline the very good... (PR Newswire)
Russian rocket fails, sparking outcry Sep 7, 2007
The JCSAT-11 satellite, made by U.S.-based Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, was to be used by Japans JSAT Corp., International Launch Services said. The heavy-lift Proton, a top income-generator for Russias space industry, is made by Khrunichev, a partner in International Launch Services. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Launch of Russian rocket carrying Japanese satellite fails, pieces fall in Kazakhstan Sep 6, 2007
The JCSAT-11 satellite, made by U.S.-based Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, was to be used by Japan's JSAT Corp., International Launch Services said in a news release. The heavy-lift Proton, a top income-generator for Russia's space industry, is made by Khrunichev, a partner in International Launch Services. (International Herald Tribune)
LE SATELLITE ASTRA 1L PRT POUR LE LANCEMENT Apr 30, 2007
e Ariane 5 ECA. Il s agit d un satellite de type A2100 AX construit par Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. ASTRA 1L sera positionn. (BusinessWire)
SATELLIT ASTRA 1L STARTBEREIT Apr 30, 2007
Der Satellit des Typs A2100 AX wurde von Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems gebaut. ASTRA 1L wird auf 19,2. (BusinessWire)
ASTRA 1L Satellite Ready for Launch Apr 30, 2007
The satellite is an A2100 AX type built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. ASTRA 1L will be located at 19. (BusinessWire)
SATELLITE 2007 Feb 19, 2007
SpaceRef - Space News as it Happens. Monday, February 19, 2007. (NASA Watch)
AMC-18 Ready for Commercial Services Feb 1, 2007
Launched by Arianespace from their Kourou Spaceport, and built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, AMC-18 is the thirteenth A2100 spacecraft in the AMERICOM fleet. Built as a clone of the successful AMC-10 and AMC-11 satellites that were launched in 2004, the all-C-band AMC-18 spacecraft can deliver and receive signals from 50 states, the Caribbean and Mexico and has been designated as the third HD-PRIME(TM) satellite. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
