SES Americom buys two Orbital satellites, with options

SES Americom will buy at least two and as many as five new Star-2 hybrid communications satellites from Orbital Sciences Corp. under a contact announced May 8. The new satellites - initially a replacement bird designated AMC-5R and a ground spare - will include cross-strapping capabilities between...

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