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Archive for June 3rd, 2010

New Chinese navigation satellite launched

June 3rd, 2010 by

Rocket: Chang Zheng 3C; Payload: Beidou-G3?; Date: 2 June, 1553 UTC; Launch Site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China. The navigation satellite was put into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

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HBO Asia takes APSTAR capacity

June 3rd, 2010 by

APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, APT Satellite Company Limited, has recently signed a long-term transponder lease agreement on APSTAR 2R (formerly also known as Telstar 10) with HBO Asia.

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Direct TV Or Dish Network?

June 3rd, 2010 by

Satellite TV – it’s a solid investment for your entertainment dollar (beats the heck out of cable TV), but how do you decide between Direct TV or Dish Network? Read on for a bit of help.
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