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TOPIC: Orbcomm Generation 2 Satellites

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Date: Dec 29 11:25 2011

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ORBCOMM and SpaceX Improve Launch Plans for OG2 Satellites ORBCOMM Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) today announced the launch schedule for ORBCOMMs second generation (OG2) satellites. The updated plan includes launching the first OG2 prototype satellite on the first Cargo Re-supply Services (CRS) mission in mid-2012, followed closely by an additional launch of two OG2 satellites into a high inclination orbit as a secondary payload in late 2012. In early 2013, SpaceX plans to launch eight to twelve OG2 satellites, and the remainder of the constellation of 18 OG2 satellites is expected to be launched in 2014. All launches are expected to be on Falcon 9 rockets. Read more __________________

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Date: Sep 4 13:02 2009

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Orbcomm And SpaceX Reach Deal To Launch 18 Orbcomm Generation 2 Satellites ORBCOMM Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) announce they have reached an agreement for SpaceX to launch 18 ORBCOMM Generation 2 (OG2) satellites to begin as early as the fourth quarter of 2010 through 2014. SpaceX will deliver ORBCOMMs second-generation satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) for the purpose of supporting ORBCOMMs existing constellation of satellites, adding new features, and growing its global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) offerings. Read more __________________

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