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Archive for July 8th, 2011

NASA’S final space shuttle mission begins with Atlantis’ launch

July 8th, 2011 by

Space shuttle Commander Chris Ferguson and his three crewmates are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 1529 UTC Friday. STS-135 is the final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
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Globalstar launch preparations on track

July 8th, 2011 by

The payload of six Globalstar second-generation satellites to be orbited on the upcoming Arianespace/Starsem Soyuz mission from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 11 July (UTC) has been integrated to its launch vehicle’s third stage.
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Dawn team members check out spacecraft

July 8th, 2011 by

Mission managers for NASA’s Dawn spacecraft are studying the spacecraft’s ion propulsion system after Dawn experienced a loss of thrust on 27 June. Dawn team members were able to trace the episode to an electronic circuit in the spacecraft’s digital control and interface unit, a subsystem that houses the circuit and a computer that controls Dawn’s ion propulsion system.
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Five Ways to Get the Best Satellite TV Experience This Summer

July 8th, 2011 by

Popsicles and trips to the beach. A chance to swing leisurely in a hammock, taking in the breeze and sunlight. Plenty of fans and air conditioning going full blast during the hottest days.

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A Few Considerations That Make Satellite TV Good

July 8th, 2011 by

It’s understandable if you’re on the fence about whether or not you should sign up for satellite TV. After all, you can watch over-the-air programming for free or you can try signing up for cable instead. In other words, you have other choices to consider too. Do your research though and you’re going to discover that any advantages you think those other two choices have actually don’t hold water. The following are reasons why you should sign up for satellite instead of the other choices.

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