Azercosmos

ST Engineering completes Newtec purchase • Azerspace-2 reaches 80% fill rate
Singapore Technologies Engineering said Oct. 1 it completed its acquisition of Belgian ground infrastructure provider Newtec.

Arianespace launches 100th Ariane 5, completes Intelsat Epic constellation
European launch provider Arianespace completed the 100th launch of a heavy-lift Ariane 5 rocket Sept. 25, carrying two satellites co-owned between Intelsat and partner satellite operators.

Arianespace cancels Ariane 5 launch over ISRO satellite issue
An Ariane 5 launch has been cancelled after an unexplained problem with an Indian space agency satellite that was supposed to ride on the mission.

SSL To Build Satellite for Azercosmos in Deal Tied to Radar Tech Transfer
The contract was signed after a competition that included satellite manufacturers Airbus Defence and Space, the China Great Wall Industry Corp. and Orbital ATK.

Intelsat and Azercosmos Partnering on New Satellite at 45 East
Intelsat and Azercosmos said Feb. 17 they would jointly build and launch a telecommunications satellite to operate from 45 degrees east starting in 2017