It’s Halloween and Sea Launch is Back From the Dead

Sea Launch is back from the dead (as opposed to being undead like zombiesat Galaxy 15). Sea Launch emerged from U.S. bankruptcy court in July and cleared the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in September and they’ve now completed their Chapter 11 reorganization effort. As such, Sea Launch should be tanned, rested, and ready for [...]

Ariane-5 Works, Eutelsat’s W3B Doesn’t

The 5.4-metric-ton Eutelsat W3B failed in what was described as an anomaly with the satellite’s propulsion subsystem following its successful launch by an Ariane 5. The W3B was to be located at 16 degree East to replace Eutelsat’s EUROBIRD 16, W2M, and SESAT 1 satellites. Of course the anomaly is under investigation. Check out the [...]