Space and Technology News Briefs: Alcatel to build satellite for U.S. firm

ALCATEL SPACE of Paris has agreed to build a new Galaxy 17 satellite for American operator PanAmSat. It will be the first European-built satellite in PanAmSat's fleet. The Galaxy 17 will provide television and telephone services to North America and has a design life of 15 years. PanAmSat covers the...

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