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Angosat-1 communications restored after post-launch glitch
Angola’s new satellite Angosat-1 is communicating normally with ground teams again after losing contact shortly after launch.

Zenit rocket launches Angola’s long-awaited first satellite
A Zenit rocket, flying for the first time in two years, successfully orbited Angola’s debut satellite Angosat-1 on Dec. 26.

Sea Launch sale to Russian airline company expected to be completed by end of the year
Energia announced last September it was selling Sea Launch to the S7 Group, a Russian company whose holdings include an airline.

Energia close to settlement agreement with Boeing over Sea Launch lawsuit
The company's chief executive said a final agreement to settle a suit should be signed soon.

Russian aviation company to acquire Sea Launch
A Russian aviation company said Sept. 27 it plans to acquire the assets of Sea Launch from RSC Energia with the hopes of resuming launches in about two years.

Boeing and Energia negotiating Sea Launch settlement
Boeing and a Russian company it was once partners with on the Sea Launch joint venture are in discussions about a settlement to a long-running legal dispute, a deal that could involve cooperation on future projects.

China Eyes Purchase of Sea Launch Assets
Sea Launch and its Russian owner are in talks with the Chinese government on selling the Sea Launch command ship and launch platform to Chinese interests.