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Archive for July 2nd, 2010

Progress docking with ISS fails

July 2nd, 2010 by

The unmanned Russian Progress M-06M failed to dock with the International Space Station, Russian Mission Control and NASA said.
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Li-ion batteries from Saft to power Eurostar E3000

July 2nd, 2010 by

Saft has signed a new multi-year LTA (Long Term Agreement) with Astrium to supply the onboard lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery modules for every Eurostar GEO (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit) communications satellite to be built over the next years.
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NASA retires TRACE spacecraft

July 2nd, 2010 by

NASA’s Transition Region And Coronal Explorer, known as TRACE, conducted its final observations of the Sun on 21 June. Launched in April 1998, TRACE observed – for the first time – an entire cycle of solar activity and imaging dynamic coronal phenomena.
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Marlink teams-up with Asia Broadcast Satellite

July 2nd, 2010 by

Marlink, a provider of maritime satellite communications, has announced the extension of its Ku-band VSAT services to include Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
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The Dish Network Satellite TV System Vs Cable TV

July 2nd, 2010 by

For those interested in learning about the Dish satellite TV system and the way it operates, this report will show you the basic principles so you’ll be able to understand what you’re getting into before making a selection. To start, you would probably believe that with all the high priced hardware necessary for satellite service you will be shelling out a fortune in setup charges and monthly fees. The truth is that once you join, you will be receiving up to 6 receivers (one for each room), the Dish Satellite Antenna, Free DVR upgrades, cost-free remote access…

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