IAF NEWS Thursday 27 September 2012

[International Astronautical Federation]

IAF NEWS Thursday 27 September 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation


Astrium - double prime contractor for Astra 2F satellite launch

Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, is prime contractor for both the Ariane 5 launcher and the Astra 2F satellite scheduled for launch from the European Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, on 28 September.



http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Astrium_double_prime_contracto


NASA funds advanced research for Space Launch System

Advanced configuration may actually drive some innovation in the field.

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_09_


Suparco set to get global navigation satellite system

Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) is in the process of acquiring the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) in collaboration with China, which will give a boost to its satellite communication technology.

http://dawn.com/2012/09/26/suparco-set-to-get-global-navigation-


Computer glitch delays cargo ship�s undocking from Space Station
http://feeds.space.com/~r/spaceheadlines/~3/KPxozMqs8K4/17765-sp

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