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Earth observation, primarily but not exclusively with radar satellites, will consume an increasingly larger portion of the Canadian budget for space activities over the next 10 years, a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) official said.
Intelsat Cutting More Expenses, Including Insurance
Intelsat Ltd. reported only a marginal increase in video contracts in 2004 despite the billion-dollar purchase of Loral’s Atlantic satellite fleet early in the year, but company officials said their government-services business was thriving and total backlog, at $4 billion, is stable.
Kistler Reorganization Plan Hinges on Investors, NASA Work
A U.S. bankruptcy court is expected to decide March 29 whether reusable-rocket company Kistler Aerospace Corp.’s proposed debt-restructuring plan meets the approval of the court and of Kistler’s debtors.
Poll Shows Scientists Bullish About Finding Past Mars Life
Three-quarters of the 250 Mars science experts meeting to analyze the results from U.S. and European Mars probes believe life could have existed on Mars in the past, and 25 percent think life could be there even now, according to a poll released Feb. 25.
MEADS Debate Looms in Berlin
The German parliament likely will skip a customary two-week review and debate the 2.85 billion euro ($3.76 billion) spending plan for the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) this month. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) requires approval by March 26 to join partners Italy and the United States.