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Raytheon Enhances Iridium System
Tewksbury MA (SPX) Sep 04, 2009 Working with Iridium Satellite engineering and space system operations personnel, Raytheon has integrated a flight worthy Main Mission Antenna (MMA) with special test equipment to simulate on-orbit antenna performance. The team has also succeeded in developing updated antenna control software that will provide enhanced operational flexibility and more robust MMA performance. "The satellite communication systems continue to deliver essential communication services to and from remote areas around the globe," said Michael Del Checcolo, vice president Engineering for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "Raytheon is proud of its continuing role in ensuring the system's ability to provide superior worldwide coverage for our warfighters and essential industries." Iridium Satellite provides global satellite voice and data communications solutions with complete coverage of the Earth. Its constellation consists of 66 low earth-orbiting, cross-linked satellites and has multiple in-orbit spares. The constellation operates as a fully meshed network and is the largest commercial satellite constellation in the world. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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FCC Approves GHL Acquisition And Iridium Deal Ahead Of Public ListingNew York, NY (SPX) Aug 21, 2009 GHL Acquisition Corp and Iridium Holdings LLC have welcomed the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") approval of the companies' combination. "We are pleased that the FCC has approved our transaction," said Scott Bok, CEO of GHL Acquisition. "With all regulatory approvals in hand, GHL Acquisition plans to hold a special meeting of its stockholders to seek approval for the transaction on Sept ... read more |
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