SAT NEWS – Acoustic tests on a new generation of Glonass-K navigation satellite have been completed at a plant in southern Russia. “These types of experimental tests were carried out to confirm the resilience of the Glonass-K satellite to the acoustic pressure which will be applied on it when it is orbited,” a statement by the plant said. “The tests were successful.” The Glonass-K, a new generation satellite navigation system, is set for launch later this year and has an estimaged life cycle of 10 years. Read More