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Archive for December 9th, 2009

HELIOS 2B pre-launch details

December 9th, 2009 by

Arianespace has rolled out its seventh Ariane 5 for launch in 2009, preparing the final mission of this year for a lift-off on 9 December, 1626 UTC at the Spaceport in French Guiana.
Other Posts:Spacenet Hires Andreas Georghiou as CEOAAS signs initial agreement with GlobalstarPermanent ISS crew to grow after successful Soyuz launchAR-SAT takes capacity on AMC-6Iridium Satellite LLC results 2007Modernised Soyuz launches Russian spy satelliteCanal Plus Completes Acquisition Of TPSBSkyB Acquires Stake In ITV

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Integral Systems, Inc. results FY 2009

December 9th, 2009 by

Integral Systems, Inc. reported preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 25 September 2009.
Other Posts:EMS Completes AEHF Anti-Jamming DeliveriesFengyun-2E to be launched this yearReport: video services to fuel EMEA transponders markets growthBEVO-1, AggieSat-2 pre-launch detailsDelay of the day: KaguyaEstimate: Global Navigation Satellite System Receiver Shipments to Increase Sevenfold by 2011WildBlue upgrades network, increases capacity by over 31 percentCOM DEV ousts Canadian head after earnings shortfall

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Eutelsat opens teleport in Sardinia

December 9th, 2009 by

Eutelsat Communications announced the expansion of its network of ground infrastructure with the opening of a new teleport in Sardinia (Italy) operated by Skylogic Mediterraneo which belongs to the Group’s Skylogic affiliate.
Other Posts:Swales completes TacSat-3 design reviewUpdate: Arianespace ‘once again’ breaks evenKopin awarded NASA solar cell development contractVinci contract signedOverheated combustion chamber may have caused Dnepr crashShin Satellite To Launch Video-On-Demand Service AustraliaXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. results 2007Turkey soon to order new communications satellite

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ICO CEO leaves company after just 10 months in office

December 9th, 2009 by

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited announced that Benjamin G. Wolff as been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company effective immediately, and Chief Executive Officer effective 31 December 2009.
Other Posts:Ascent Media Network Services Names Managing Director For SingaporeGlobeCast Gets Internet TV BoostAir Force Awards ATK $21 Million ContractAlcatel-Lucent transfers satellite shareholdings to ThalesSatellite Construction Drives Loral GainsThe Biggest Perks of a Quality Satellite TV ConnectionSTEREO pre-launch detailsIran announces yet another satellite

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How Satellite TV Service Works in Your Home

December 9th, 2009 by

Receiving satellite TV signals is easy to do. First you will need a proper satellite dish for your property. This can come from a standard type of dish or a smaller one used by a commercial TV provider. It will also need to be installed to work with your home’s electrical system. If using a commercial satellite programming service you will need to pay for programming before signals can be handled.
Other Posts:Inmarsat plc results 2008Stratos Offers BGAN Mobile Satellite Service To JapanAnd then there were twoSkyVision Picks iDirect To Pitch Satellite Capacity To VNO CustomersMobile Satellite Ventures awarded new ATC patentSATCOMBw-2a readied for Ariane 5 launchMDA books two advanced technology contractsDigitalGlobe Opens Boston Office

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