Satellite TV turns 40
November 3rd, 2007 by
The first national satellite TV network in the world was officially declared operational 40 years ago.
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Archive for November 3rd, 2007
SpaceX breaks ground at Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40
November 3rd, 2007 by
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) held official ground breaking ceremonies yesterday at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SLC-40 will be the primary launch site for SpaceX’s new Falcon 9 launch vehicle, with operations beginning in late 2008.
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Spanish government wants to stop abertis — report
November 3rd, 2007 by
The Spanish government is reportedly opposing the sale of more Hispasat stakes to abertis telecom.
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Second Algerian satellite system on schedule
November 3rd, 2007 by
Algeria is on track to complete its second satellite system, Alsat-2, in 2009.
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ATK conducts RSRM test firing
November 3rd, 2007 by
Alliant Techsystems conducted a test firing of NASA’s four segment Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM). Preliminary indications are that all test objectives for shuttle and Ares I were met.
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Five more Baikonur launches planned this year
November 3rd, 2007 by
Russia plans five more launches from the Baikonur cosmodrome in 2007, starting with a Proton-M that is to loft Sirius 4 on 18 November.
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