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Archive for August, 2006

NGA Deploys Mobile Unit In Support Of FEMA

August 31st, 2006 by

The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) deployed its newest geospatial intelligence mobile system Aug. 28 in support of Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) preparations for Hurricane…

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Lockheed’s Missile Warning Satellite Passes Test

August 31st, 2006 by

Lockheed Martin has completed a test of the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous-orbit (GEO) satellite, the company announced Aug. 30. The test of the GEO-1 spacecraft verified operation of the satellite’s electrical power, command and…

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SES Americom Wins Contract From West African Gas Pipeline

August 31st, 2006 by

SES Americom has been awarded a multi-year contract by West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. (WAPCO), SES announced Aug. 29…

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Brunei’s RTB Leases Capacity On Asiasat 2

August 31st, 2006 by

Radio Television Brunei (RTB) signed a lease agreement for the use of C-band capacity on the Asiasat 2 satellite, Asia…

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Ryanair Announces In-Flight Mobile Access For Airline Passengers

August 31st, 2006 by

Ryanair and Onair announced Aug. 30 a deal calling for Ryanair’s entire fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft to be fitted with Onair’s onboard mobile-communications product. The Mobile Onair allows passengers to make and receive calls…

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