Satellite And Space Projects News - October 2016

Thales Alenia Space and LeoSat:  Thales Alenia Space and LeoSat Enterprises have signed the phase B contract for the development of a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation comprising 78 to 108 high-power Ka-band satellites that will deliver global services to large corporations and governments. Phase B, which concerns the detailed definition of the overall system architecture and performance specifications, including ground and space segments, will result in a manufacturing plan that will pave the way for production and development of the constellation.

Ariane-6 gets ESA approval:  The European Space Agency has approved the investment required for the design and build of Ariane 6, it was reported by advanced-television.com (16 September 2016). Ariane 6, under development by Airbus Safran Launchers and the European Space Agency, is intended to improve Europe's competitiveness in the launch market in the face of stiff, and considerably cheaper, competition.