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Last year I wrote about the key terms investors should know about the steps involved in a rocket launch, to give a guide for what phrases mean in context.
A number of you found that launch guide helpful, so I'm back with another synthesized glossary – but this time for satellites!
We've seen a couple of satellites going awry this summer, and I've gotten questions like: "Dang, I thought the launch was successful?"
Processing: Mounting the satellite to the rocket and making sure the satellite is healthy, fueled up and ready for launch.
Persons:
CNBC's Michael Sheetz, I've, it's
Organizations:
Manufacturers, Iridium
Locations:
Intelsat's, Americas