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Archive for May 13th, 2010

Ariane 5 cleared for 21 May launch

May 13th, 2010 by

The next attempt to launch the telecommunications satellites Astra 3B and ComsatBW 2 aboard an Ariane 5 is tentatively scheduled for 21 May, Arianespace CEO Jean-Yves Le Gall said in an interview with Le Figaro.
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Soyuz delay could move HYLAS 1 to Ariane 5

May 13th, 2010 by

Avanti Communications Group plc said it has been notified by Arianespace of the potential (but not certainty) for several weeks of schedule slippage in relation to the readiness of the Soyuz launch vehicle and site at Kourou.
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Sea Launch files plan of reorganisation

May 13th, 2010 by

Sea Launch company LLC has filed a Plan of Reorganisation with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, in preparation for its emergence from Chapter 11.
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Inmarsat Group Limited results Q1 2010

May 13th, 2010 by

Inmarsat Group Limited reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ending 31 March 2010.
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The Satellite TV Experience is Better Than Ever Before

May 13th, 2010 by

Of the many things that make being a satellite TV subscriber worth the while, one of the broadest would have to be the mere fact that it provides people the ability to enjoy constant technological innovation and advancement. Satellite subscribers are permanently at the cutting-edge of modern communications and receive a superior service because satellite technology has been fortunate enough to achieve such tremendous potential.
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When to Utilize the HD DVR Function on Your TV

May 13th, 2010 by

When you sign up for satellite TV service, you’re going to need a little while to figure out how you’ll use all the functions at your disposal. Programming options alone could keep you occupied for days as you navigate through the HD networks coming with any package.
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How to Troubleshoot Your Own Cable Service

May 13th, 2010 by

Having trouble with your cable service is a problem that a lot of people face. I have worked in the cable industry for a major cable provider for several years. I would like to share my knowledge with other people so they can attempt to correct the problem themselves.
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Make Your Sports Bar the Place to Be With Satellite TV

May 13th, 2010 by

The best thing about any good sports bar is the televisions. People don’t go to a sports bar to just drink beer and hang out with their friends, although that definitely occurs a lot in a sports bar. But the main reason they are there is to catch the big game on a great TV. A sports bar is only as successful as its broadcasting, which is why so many businesses are signing up for satellite TV to provide their bar with the best in sports programming.
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