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Archive for March 18th, 2011

MESSENGER becomes Mercury’s first artificial satellite

March 18th, 2011 by

NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft successfully achieved orbit around Mercury at approximately 0200 UTC on 18 March. This marks the first time a spacecraft has accomplished this engineering and scientific milestone at our solar system’s innermost planet.
Other Posts:NRO books three Delta IV launchesProton dual launch for SES-3 and KazSat-2Aerojet’s xenon ion thruster exceeds 30,000 hours of operationSri Lanka signs agreement with SSTL for space capabilityGlitch shuts down MetOp-A payloadWorried and concernedRussia down to two early-warning satellitesDon’t move!

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RTE and TV3 Argue Over Saorview Digital TV Rollout

March 18th, 2011 by

As is typical in Ireland, no one can ever agree on anything. The rollout of the new digital Tv service called Saorview is no exception. See what representatives from RTE and TV3 had to say on the Saorview rollout.
Other Posts:Vietnam plans second satelliteMicrowave Satellite Technologies Raises $9.1 MillionDnepr launches five German commercial EOSatsIntelsat for sale — reportsICo says its not involved in subsidiary’s filing for bankruptcyLaunch date set for first H-IIB and HTVDIRECTV vs DISH Network – Who Has a Better DVR?The Importance of a Quality Entertainment Center

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Satellite TV – The Answer to Your Entertainment Needs

March 18th, 2011 by

Satellite providers in your area offer a wide variety of channel options and package deals. The service they provide is far superior to cable TV in many ways. Satellite companies are constantly striving to advance the television technology to better serve their customers and provide a high-tech product that is up-to-date.
Other Posts:Loral Space & Communications Inc. results Q2 2008USAF awards General Dynamics US$6 million for AIRSS workDirecTV Launches Arabic-Language Programming PackageGeorgia Tech researchers keep working on electric propulsionNew Russian navigation satellites healthy, NPO-PM saysZenit-3SL explosion causes long delay for Sea LaunchCable TV Vs Analog TVThor 5 pre-launch details

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