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European Telecom Satellite Launched
Moscow (AFP) Nov 18, 2007 European telecommunications satellite Sirius 4 was successfully put into orbit Sunday after being put into space by a Russian rocket, the Russian Space Agency said, Ria Novosti agency reported. The rocket took off from Kazakhstan on Saturday night, and the satellite "detached as intended" from the launcher and was put into orbit at 0753 GMT on Sunday, according to the space agency. Sirius 4, made by Lockheed Martin of the US, is operated by European telecoms firm SES Sirius and will be used for communications in Europe and North Africa. It is scheduled to stay in service for at least 15 years. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
XM And SIRIUS Highlight More Support For Merger
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 12, 2007XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have highlighted additional support the two companies have received for their pending merger. The new comments further illustrate the substantial and wide ranging benefits that the combination would offer consumers, including more programming options, lower prices and individually tailored packages. |
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