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Archive for April 8th, 2010

Successful launch for ESA’s CryoSat-2 ice satellite

April 8th, 2010 by

Rocket: Dnepr; Payload: Cryosat-2; Date: 8 April 2010, 1357 UTC; Launch Site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The signal confirming satellite separation came 17 minutes later from the Malindi ground station in Kenya.

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Boeing hands over GOES-P for final testing

April 8th, 2010 by

Boeing said it had transferred control of the third Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-P) to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently to begin on-orbit verification testing.

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Galaxy 15 customers to transition to Galaxy 12 following anomaly

April 8th, 2010 by

Intelsat S.A. announced that its Galaxy 15 satellite (G-15), located at 133 degrees West, experienced an anomaly on 5 April 2010 at 0948 UTC. The G-15 satellite primarily provides transmission capacity for cable programmers in North America.

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What to Choose – Satellite TV Or Cable TV?

April 8th, 2010 by

Do you find yourself confused what to choose between the two? A satellite TV involves receiving signals from a satellite where as cable TV entails airing programs. The biggest advantage a satellite one over cable is the sound quality and the picture. Satellite TV programs are of exceptional quality. Here are some tips to determine which of the two; Both Satellite TV and Cable TV have pros and cons.
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Solutions For Your Home Viewings and Business – Satellite TV

April 8th, 2010 by

With the many options available for television viewing, people are turning to satellite TV to provide entertainment in their home. There are so many benefits you can get out of this service. The most important advantages are the wide range of channels, lower price and the quality of the signal as well as the equipment provided.
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Advantages of Cable TV and Satellite TV – Comparison

April 8th, 2010 by

People are only thinking about two things; their television set and the economy. What you must realize is that all of those issues from the technology to government programs started for the change. Cable TV and Satellite TV industries have a lot of gain from this change, as does the government.
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The Best Satellite TV Provider – Dish Network Or DirecTV?

April 8th, 2010 by

Want to know if Dish Network or DirecTV is the best satellite TV provider? Here’s the lowdown on which of these providers gives you the best price, the best satellite system, the most channels, and the best equipment warranty.
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