China's rocket service makes inroads, irks U.S

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The US has expressed concern over the partnership between France's satellite manufacturer Thales S.A. and China's state-controlled rocket industry, citing national security and competition issues. The US government is wary of China's acquisition of sensitive technologies via the partnership; however, Thales states it has sufficient safeguards in place to prevent this from occurring.

China, Europe, Electronic Components and Accessories, Search and navigation equipment, Political aspects, Thales S.A., Military electronics industry

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SES Global strikes novel satellite deal

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Luxembourg's SES Global S.A. has signed a five-year contract with the rocket operators Russia's International Launch Services and France's Arianespace S.A. to launch 10 of its satellites. The deal, valued at $700 mil, is aimed at improving reliability by providing alternative launch sites and backup rockets for each satellite.

Russia, SES Global S.A., Arianespace S.A., International Launch Services

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Satellite launchers weigh pact to offer backup for rivals

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Boeing Co., and Arianespace are close to reaching a deal on providing backup satellite launch services for satellite operators. The deal follows the two high-profile rocket launcher explosions.

Japan, France, Services information, Alliances, partnerships, Services, Boeing Co., BA, Alliances and partnerships, Satellite launching, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Arianespace Inc.

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