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Archive for February, 2010

Sling Media Technologies For Satellite TV Viewers

February 28th, 2010 by

Sling Media is a leading manufacturer of high end electronic device has planned to offer its products to the subscriber of satellite TV. By using sling media products, viewers can watch their favorite television show even when they are far away from their home. This article is meant to offer the reader some information sling media and about its technology.

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Eutelsat W3B squeezed into Ariane 5 launch schedule for 2010

February 27th, 2010 by

Arianespace has scheduled the launch of Eutelsat W3B aboard an Ariane 5 for August/September 2010.
Other Posts:Lockheed to build GOES-R lightning mapperMetOp Launch Postponed For Fourth TimeIPSTAR opens its 11th gateway in The PhilippinesIntelsat, Ltd. results Q1 2009Intelsat To Sell Maryland TeleportSirius Satellite Radio results Q2 2007Abertis Telecom buys almost one third of Eutelsat sharesJAXA will deliver your message to the Moon

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Raytheon wins contract to develop next-generation GPS control segment

February 27th, 2010 by

The U.S. Air Force has selected Raytheon Company for an initial contract of US$886 million to develop a new element of the Global Positioning System to improve the accuracy of information from GPS satellites.
Other Posts:Eutelsat To Redeploy Hotbird-3 SatelliteGOES-P being processed in FloridaHow to Get the Best Quality Digital Satellite TVSkyPort signs letter of intent to purchase RAMTelecomNASA Picks Proteus For RSDO CatalogGilat Satellite Networks Ltd. results Q2 2009UAE company plans to launch dual-use comsat in 2009Russian, Kazakh space agencies clash over delayed W7 launch

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NASA and Italian space agency find new use for module

February 27th, 2010 by

NASA and the Italian Space Agency announced a new use for an existing Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) known as “Leonardo.” It will be transformed into a Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) for the International Space Station.
Other Posts:Satmex emerges from chapter 11, appoints new CEOIntelsat Names Senior Vice President Of MarketingSBIRS HEO payload, associated ground system begin trial operationsThe surprise return of KazSat 1ViaSat Earns Awards For WWSS EquipmentDish HD Network – Everything You Never Wanted to Know About ItSea Launch concludes investigation of launch failureOptus won’t comment on legal action over D1 misconfiguration

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Sirius XM results 2009

February 27th, 2010 by

Sirius XM Radio announced full year 2009 results.
Other Posts:UK-DMC satellite first to transfer sensor data using ‘bundle’ protocolXM: less subscribers than expected, but cash-flow positiveDRS Technologies Wins Military ContractFirst flight of Indian cryogenic stage before March 2007Proba-2 will start journey to Russia soonGOES-O satellite ready for launchDakar Rally, Baja Haha And Baja 1000 Races Driving Satellite Phone Rentals, SalesMDA Wins Advanced Technology Contracts

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Governments world-wide invest a record US$68 billion in space programmes

February 27th, 2010 by

International research and analyst firm Euroconsult announced that world-wide government expenditures for space programmes grew by 10 percent in 2009 over 2008, reaching an historical peak of US$68 billion.
Other Posts:LiftPort may be in troubleGlobecomm sells 50 terminals to U.S. militaryBall Aerospace splits up defence unitEkspress-AM33 completes UHF tests while AM44 shrinksDelay of the day: CryoSatPay before you launchIntelsat Works To Restore Service After EarthquakeBidding for Telkom 3 contract to start soon

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DSCS B8 achieves 10 years in service

February 27th, 2010 by

The U.S. Air Force’s Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) B8 satellite, built by Lockheed Martin , has surpassed its 10-year design life of on-orbit service.
Other Posts:COMS-1 launch planned in first half 2010DigitalGlobe Partners With Lowrance To Power GPS ToolsSatellite Systems Launches Satellite Communications SubsidiaryICO Signs Deal With ILSLunar Eclipses 2001 – 2010SES S.A. results 2007How to Go About Selecting the Best FTA Forum For Your Free to Air Satellite ReceiverNorthrop Grumman selects Nallatech for multiple FPGA-based satellite platform

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3 Factors to Consider Before Buying a DVR For DirecTV

February 26th, 2010 by

Once you become a subscriber to DirecTV, you’ll have the flexibility of choosing a digital video recorder from the direct broadcast satellite provider or a third-party manufacturer. For millions of people, the stable of choices offered by Direct TV are more than sufficient to meet their needs. Others want to enjoy specific features that are only available from a third-party vendor.
Other Posts:Brazil begins mechanical tests on next CBERS satellitesSports Fans Gather Around Satellite TVIntegral Systems Revenues, Earnings Slip In Second QuarterTeledyne Brown ships first major hardware for Ares I-XIntegral Systems awarded contract for Taiwan’s NSPO ground segmentAGT, Skyport Partner On Emergency Communication SolutionsWGS-3 encapsulated in payload fairingOHB Technology AG acquires Kayser-Threde GmbH

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