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Archive for August 26th, 2010

Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer arrives at launch site

August 26th, 2010 by

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, escorted by astronauts who will fly with it on the Space Shuttle in February 2011.
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Artemis-P1 first to enter new type of orbit

August 26th, 2010 by

NASA’s ARTEMIS-P1 has become the first spacecraft successfully placed into an Earth-Moon libration orbit.
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ISS ship-tracker operating alongside Norway’s AISSat-1

August 26th, 2010 by

Nearing the end of its third month of continuous operation, the International Space Station’s ship-tracking experiment has experienced a marked increase in data quality. Now it operates along with a dedicated satellite carrying the same receiver.
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Prima’s micropropulsion experiment affected by propellant leak

August 26th, 2010 by

The Swedish Prisma satellites recently began testing their micropropulsion thrusters. The satellites’ manufacturer Swedish Space Corporation said that the experiment yielded good and bad news.
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COM DEV announces preliminary third quarter results

August 26th, 2010 by

COM DEV International Ltd. announced preliminary financial results for the three-month period ending 31 July 2010.
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Satellite TV Packages – 10 Advantages of Satellite Service

August 26th, 2010 by

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a satellite TV provider, and you can easily find articles that feature a comparison of satellite TV packages if you want to. But a quick at-a-glance look at some of the top advantages of satellite TV service in general should yield a good idea of what they offer.
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Satellite TV News – Dish Network Will Launch TV Everywhere

August 26th, 2010 by

Thanks to the Internet and all kinds of magical video technology, premium content can be piped not only to your PC, but to your TV. If you get all your video through your Internet connection, then you have no need for your cable company. Bottom line, the Internet is leveling the playing field and destroying monopolies.
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Several Common Reasons to Connect to Satellite TV

August 26th, 2010 by

Start enjoying satellite television along with the millions of others who have made the switch. Thousands of families across the country have made the move to get hooked up to the extended programming offered by satellite TV. The reasons are as varied as the families who have connected.
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