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Boeing Announces Successful On-Orbit Handover Of XM-4 Satellite
St. Louis MO (SPX) Dec 20, 2006 Boeing has announced the on-orbit handover of the XM-4 satellite to XM Satellite Radio. The successful transfer of the Boeing 702 satellite to XM Satellite Radio follows 44 days of on-orbit testing to ensure the spacecraft is operational. Launched on Oct. 30, the fourth Boeing-built satellite for XM Satellite Radio joins its sister satellite, XM-3, to complete the "Rhythm" and "Blues" satellite duo. "XM-4 has successfully completed all on-orbit testing," said Stephen T. O'Neill, president of Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. "XM-4 is the most powerful digital audio radio spacecraft on orbit, and the completion of these rigorous tests indicates that Boeing and its customer are confident that the satellite is healthy. We are proud to add another successful chapter in our lengthy association with our valued customers at XM Radio." Boeing built XM-4 at its satellite manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif. Encompassing 1 million square feet, the state-of-the-art facility is the largest dedicated satellite factory in the world. Alcatel Alenia Space provided the S-band digital audio radio service payload for XM-4. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Integrated Defense Systems The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
LORAL And PSP Investments Agree To Acquire Telesat Canada
New York NY (SPX) Dec 19, 2006Loral Space and Communications has announced that it and its Canadian partner, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), have entered into a definitive agreement with BCE pursuant to which a joint venture company formed by PSP Investments and Loral will acquire 100 percent of the stock of Telesat Canada from BCE for approximately US $2.8 billion (CAD 3.25 billion), plus the assumption of US $148 million (CAD 172 million) of debt. |
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