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Archive for February 10th, 2010

Satellite Receiver in Demand These Days

February 10th, 2010 by

Satellite receivers are the electronic components on an earth station which decodes the microwaves and prepares satellite signals for viewing and listening. These receivers are the end components in the satellite system.
Other Posts:Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics Gain Defense ContractsProtoStar II (IndoStar 2) pre-launch detailsTCS Receives WWSS OrderAEHF SV-2 completes acoustic testingIndia’s PSLV Launches Italian SatelliteThe return of the Delta IV — the sequelSecond European navigation satellite completes in-orbit testingMHI expects first commercial H-IIA contracts this year

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Cable Fiber Optic & Satellite TV – What’s the Difference & How to Choose

February 10th, 2010 by

Cable TV has been around since 1948 when it was started by John and Margaret Walson of Pennsylvania, and first referred to as community antenna television, which later became what we know today as cable TV. One of the reasons cable TV is so popular is because it’s been around so long.
Other Posts:India’s PSLV launches four satellitesEMS Satcom, Vitrociset, Creaction to set up satcom service providerSatellite TV Helps Tackle the Consumer WorldLooking Good Thanks to Satellite TVLockheed Martin submits GOES-R proposalChinese ASAT Prompts Space Awareness PushOfcom decides on cancellation of ICO-P assignmentsSpaceX’s Draco thruster completes qualification testing

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Satellite Deals – What to Look For

February 10th, 2010 by

Within the United States, the two big satellite providers are Dish Network and Direct TV. Nowadays, satellite TVs are all on the fad as each company is selling insistently without charge satellite deal package, throughout the USA.
Other Posts:MSV Appoints ExecutiveHD Set-Top Box Maker NTN Names PresidentICO files final milestone certification with FCCNASA Awards Launch Services Contract to SpaceXYahsat secures US$1.2 billion financingTCS To Provide Satellite Communications Components To U.S. ArmyFTA Satellite TV Files and FTA Support For Free to Air ReceiversChina launches another navsat

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Satellite Installation Company – A Clear Picture and Peace of Mind

February 10th, 2010 by

There many things that go in to finding a solid satellite installation company that is trustworthy and priced appropriately. As a consumer it’s important that you protect yourself against companies who don’t have your best interest in mind. There are several things that the satellite installation company that you eventually choose should do or have done to make sure that the technician being sent into your home or business is of appropriate experience in quality to grant you the service necessary to make sure that your satellite system provides years of entertainment for your family or workplace.
Other Posts:Atlas V to launch NASA’S Lunar Reconnaissance OrbiterOS/COMET now with capability for remote accessCreditors give WorldSpace one more month to paySatellite TV Pleases All Tastes Because It’s EverywhereSS/L to build TerreStar 2General Dynamics Completes On-Orbit Checkout of NFIRE SatelliteDeimos Imaging And Surrey Satellite Technology Agree For Spanish Imaging MissionBLUCOM awarded ‘Product of The […]

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SDO launch delayed one day

February 10th, 2010 by

Due to the rescheduled launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour on 8 February, the Atlas V launch of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has been rescheduled for 10 February, with a launch window of 1526-1626 UTC from Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Other Posts:Globalstar sells 7.5 Million shares in IPOGIOVE-A Navigation Signal Available To UsersDigitalGlobe’s WorldView-2 reaches full operational capabilitySpacehab, Incorporated results FY 2008Tandberg Television Names President Of Operations In AmericasItalian DVB-H feed on IS-905NASA and ATK successfully deploy solar array for ST8 programmeAdd a Little Rhythm to Your Life With Your Satellite Provider Music Channels

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Kepler recovers from fourth safe mode

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NASA’s Kepler satellite experienced another safe mode event on 2 February 2010. As a safety precaution, the spacecraft turned off a redundant system, photometer, and both star trackers.
Other Posts:Gilat chosen by Bharti to deliver broadband satellite networkHinode’s solar data ready for Europe’s accessCOSMO-SkyMed 1 pre-launch detailsIranian TV report about planned student satelliteIntelsat 16 launch preparations progress as plannedPatriot Antenna Systems Rolls Out New Flyaway AntennaDelta II brings Dawn on its way to asteroid beltPakistan plans to buy Paksat-1R from China, report

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KSLV-1 failure investigation identifies no single root cause

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South Korea’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced the result of the KSLV-1 (aka Naro-1) failure investigation by an independent panel on 8 February.
Other Posts:Apposite Technologies Announces Gigabit-Speed WAN EmulatorSky Television NZ Goes Mobile With Cricket World CupRound Solution Rolls Out GPRS/GPS ModulesNASA and ATK test Ares first stage motorNorsat Receives Order From Global TVLatAm satellite services grow on broadband, pay-TVNational Railways of Zimbabwe To Acquire Satellite Tracking EquipmentGPS IIR-16(M) pre-launch details

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Northrop Grumman names Haynesworth VP, NPOESS Deputy PD

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Linnie Haynesworth vice president and deputy programme director for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS).
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