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Surrey Satellite Acquires Enhanced Imaging From Sira
Guildford, England (SPX) May 29, 2006 As part of its long-term growth strategy for "changing the economics of space," Surrey Satellite Technology Limited announced Sunday it has acquired space imagery and scientific instrument activities of the Sira Group. The acquisition is intended to strengthen SSTL's position as a vertically integrated manufacturer of space imaging systems, including satellite platforms, instrumentation payloads, ground stations and image processing as a satellite mission prime contractor, the company said in a statement. SSTL said it plans to broaden its involvement in European science and technology programs. Sira already has developed many electro-optical instruments, including hyperspectral imagers for environmental, commercial and military applications; environmental ozone monitors; infrared fire and hot-spot detection imagers; space-debris-monitoring cameras, and satellite-to-satellite broadband optical communication. In 2000, SSTL acquired Space Innovations Limited, a small satellite company, and Marconi Applied Technology's solar panel lay-down capability, both of which are now integrated. Related Links Surrey Satellite Technology
NASA GOES Mission Goes On Schedule
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station FL (SPX) May 26, 2006The N version of NASA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series launched on schedule Thursday evening from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Boeing Delta IV rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at the beginning of its launch window, at 6:11 p.m. Eastern Time. |
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