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Archive for February 3rd, 2011

ATV-2 Johannes Kepler pre-launch details

February 3rd, 2011 by

ESA’s latest Automated Transfer Vehicle is ready for launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday, 15 February at 2208 UTC from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The unmanned spaceship will deliver essential supplies and reboost the Station during its mission lasting three and half months.
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First Iridium NEXT hosted payload agreement signed

February 3rd, 2011 by

Iridium Communications Inc. announced that Orbital Sciences Corporation has signed an agreement with Iridium that reserves hosted payload capacity on Iridium’s next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
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Telkom-3 payload delivered to ISS-Reshetnev

February 3rd, 2011 by

ISS-Reshetnev has been supplied with a payload for the Telkom-3 telecommunications satellite currently in production at ISS-Reshetnev’s manufacturing facility in Zheleznogorsk, Siberia.
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ATK results Q3 FY 2011

February 3rd, 2011 by

ATK reported operating results for the third quarter of its Fiscal Year 2011, which ended on 2 January 2011.
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TIBA secures SES-6 capacity

February 3rd, 2011 by

SES World Skies announced a capacity extension agreement with TIBA to enable the distribution of an expanding channel lineup across Latin America through 2030.
Other Posts:ESA money for Avanti Communications GroupShenzhou-7 companion satellite finishes missionIndia’s indigenous cryogenic stage successfully qualifiedHamilton Sundstrand, P&W Rocketdyne join Ball’s Ares I teamThe Importance of Learning About Satellite TVUtilising PVR Features on a Free to Air Satellite Receiver Using an External Hard DriveNASA extends contract with Russia’s Federal Space AgencyBaikonur launch manifest for the rest of the year

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Satellite TV Is Committed To Affordability and Quality Service

February 3rd, 2011 by

Satellite companies provide service to millions of customers all over the world. They are at the forefront of the TV entertainment industry, utilizing innovative techniques and equipment to provide their customers with the best home entertainment experience possible. And even though they are known for their exceptional service, they still remain very affordable. They keep prices very low and regularly offer satellite TV deals including price discounts, new customer incentives and seasonal promotions.
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