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Archive for August 12th, 2009

At&t U-verse TV – Honest Review

August 12th, 2009 by

At&t U-verse high definition digital TV service is competing with local cable companies throughout the nation and gaining new subscribers on a daily basis. The At&t U-verse service offers many features and benefits to users which cable does not.
Other Posts:SpaceDev announces new low shock release mechanismAGT, Skyport Partner On Emergency Communication SolutionsSatellite Security Corp. Intends to Acquire AIMMSEutelsat moves, renames damaged satellite — againCalian’s SED division signs C$8 million contract with InmarsatChines navigation constellation: when?Orbcomm shares sold for US$11Next-gen Chang Zheng to lift off by 2014

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Proton M lifts off with AsiaSat 5 (part I)

August 12th, 2009 by

Rocket: Proton M/Briz M; Payload: AsiaSat 5; Date: 11 August 2009, 1947 UTC; Site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The satellite was to reach its geostationary transfer orbit around nine hours after lift-off [too late for this issue].
Other Posts:Orbital Sciences Corporation results Q3 2007XM Canada and Rogers Communications Agree For Comprehensive Content dealLinux in space–used for TacSat 2 payloadAsia Broadcast Satellite Acquires LMI From Lockheed MartinGlobalstar Unveils Smaller, Lighter HandsetsColumbus passes flight readiness reviewRussian-French co-operation on new Ekspress satellitesKizuna (WINDS) pre-launch details

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Update: Final Lockheed Martin-built modernised GPS to be launched in August

August 12th, 2009 by

The launch of the last GPS IIR-M satellite aboard a Delta II will also be the final flight of this vehicle – at least for the U.S. Air Force.
Other Posts:Lockheed Martin completes SBIRS Baseline Integrated System TestAstrotech prepares four satellitesEkspress MD1 put into operation within RSCC’s constellationHarris Router Selected by German Satellite Services ProviderEADS (Astrium) results H1 2008Decarta Teams With Globexplorer For Aerial, Satellite ImageryGlowlink Receives Patent for Satellite Uplink Power Control TechnologyDesign of Indian navigation satellites completed

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MRO resumes science operations

August 12th, 2009 by

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been restored to full operations, making intensive science observations of Mars, four days after it unexpectedly switched to its backup computer.
Other Posts:Hotbird 10 is delivered for its February lift-offFrost & Sullivan Analyzes Asian Pacific VSAT MarketsBoeing to launch second WorldView satelliteNASA plans to study radiation with over 40 balloonsCO2 monitoring satellite lost in launch failureTCS Gains Long-Term Contract For Secure CommunicationsAriane 5 launches two DBS spacecraftEurovision takes AsiaSat capacity for Olympic HDTV

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Ball Aerospace to ship WISE spacecraft

August 12th, 2009 by

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has successfully completed a comprehensive pre-shipment review for NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE satellite.
Other Posts:GIOVE-B completes first year in orbitFifth European Conference on Space Debris to address key issuesThe Boeing Company (Network & Space Systems) results Q2 2008SpaceDev, Inc. results Q3 2007International Datacasting Names ChairmanSpacenet Reinvents Home and Small-Office Satellite Services with All-New StarBand NovaXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. results Q1 2008Northrop Grumman to develop system definition requirements for AIRSS

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UK-DMC2 satellite delivers first images just one week after launch

August 12th, 2009 by

Just over one week after the launch of the UK-DMC2 satellite on 29 July, the first full resolution commercial grade image has been acquired and processed, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited said.
Other Posts:Globalstar Extends Simplex Service To Central AmericaBoeing receives Satellite Industry Leadership AwardNASA’S SDO to improve predictions of violent space weatherGateway Broadcast Services Leases Capacity On Eutelsat W3AInformation About Satellite FindersEmcore Wins Solar Cell OrderAlltel Wireless First U.S. Carrier to Launch XM Satellite RadioGeneral Dynamics to support AIRSS programme

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Raytheon develops world’s largest infrared light-wave detector

August 12th, 2009 by

Raytheon Company said it has developed the world’s largest infrared light-wave detector, expanding current capabilities in missile warning, environmental monitoring and astronomical research.
Other Posts:DMSP Flight-18 completes acoustics test milestoneAxesat To Deploy Gilat SkyEdge System In ColombiaHubble resumes operations – repair mission delayed againBoeing hands over Thuraya-3Arianespace Places Skynet-5A and Insat-4B Into OrbitNDS Makes Indian AppointmentNDS Sees Profits and Revenue IncreaseAEHF phased array antenna completes range tests

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Iridium results Q2 2009

August 12th, 2009 by

Iridium Satellite LLC reported consolidated financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2009.
Other Posts:Atmospheric Imaging Assembly for solar satellite deliveredOndas Media Signs Dutch Broadcast DealChina launches next-gen polar orbiting weather satelliteIridium Satellite Sees Growth In Crew Calling SubscribersCiel-2 to be launched by Proton in 2008AsiaSat To Delist From NYSE?Boeing awards Ares I subcontracts to three small businessesControl regained over Astra 5A

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