IAF NEWS Monday 10 September 2012

[International Astronautical Federation]

IAF NEWS Monday 10 September 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation


EU says satellite navigation system expected to be partly operational by the end of 2014

The EU�s industry and entrepreneurship commissioner says the bloc�s long-delayed satellite navigation program is expected to be partly operational by the end of 2014. Antonio Tajani � speaking at the official opening of the new Galileo system�s headquarters in the Czech capital, Prague on Thursday � said that two satellites will be launched next month, and from next year four more will go up every six months until a network of 30 is completed.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/eu-says-satellite-nav


New insurance underwriting agency for space risks

Assure Space, a new space insurance agency for satellite risks, is excited to partner with Auster Capital Partners (ACP) and Space Florida for the provision of launch and in-orbit insurance to satellite operators worldwide.


http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/index.php/business-/12612-new-ins


NASA dropped ATK�s private space taxi proposal over technical concerns

ATK�s Liberty Transportation System was not awarded NASA funding for the agency�s private space taxi programme.



http://feeds.space.com/~r/spaceheadlines/~3/DB0DvegJ_6c/17489-na

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