Space

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Maxar Technologies, a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, announced on 30 December 2019 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell MDA to a consortium of financial sponsors led by Northern Private Capital (NPC), for CAD$1 billion (U.S.$765 million), subject to customary adjustments.

Azercosmos signed an agreement with the digital satellite services provider Azam TV on 24 December 2019 for the provision of Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) services to the country of Tanzania.

These personal reviews are being published during the holiday season. This is Harriet Brettle of Astroscale.

Chinese researchers have improved the accuracy in detecting space junk in earth's orbit, providing a more effective way to plot safe routes for spacecraft maneuvers.

The architect and political force behind Luxembourg's burgeoning space scene, Deputy Prime Minister Étienne Schneider, has announced his intention to step down from his government position effective 4 February 2020, according to reports in the Luxembourg press.

These personal reviews are being published during the holiday season. This is Dr. John B. Sheldon, Chairman of ThorGroup and Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global.

These personal reviews are being published during the holiday season. This is Dr. Moriba Jah of The University of Texas.

Thuraya Telecommunications Company - a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat, has announced it has signed a Service Partner agreement with Rockville Technologies, one of the leading system integrators and Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solution providers in Pakistan.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) announced on 23 December 2019 it has been designated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the prime contractor of the new satellite for Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-2. Under the program, Mitsubishi Electric aims to establish a standardized platform for designing, manufacturing and operating small 100kg-class satellites incorporating standard parts for key functions such as attitude control and power supply.