Spain Competes Military Satellite

Alcatel Space, Astrium and Space Systems/Loral are reportedly competing to build a military communication satellite system for the Spanish Ministry of Defense. A selection is expected before mid-year so that a late 2003 launch can be achieved. A joint commission of Hispasat SA and Spanish Armed Forces is reviewing the project and will decide whether to choose a dedicated military communication satellite to be operated by Hispasat or a military communication payload to be flown onboard the Hispasat 1E satellite, due for launch in 2003.

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