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Rocket: Chang Zheng 3C; Payload: Tian Lian 1B (Tianlian 1B, TL-1B, CTDRS-1B); Date: 11 July 2011, 1541 UTC; Launch Site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China. The satellite is a tracking and data relay satellite similar to the United States’ TDRS spacecraft.
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Today’s orbiting of six Globalstar second-generation satellites was postponed 24 hours following the countdown’s interruption prior to lift-off of the Soyuz launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
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ESA has awarded a contract worth almost EUR150 million to Astrium to develop and build two satellite sensors that will monitor Earth’s atmosphere as part of Europe’s Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme.
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EMS Defense & Space, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., has received a contract from Thales Alenia Space to provide Ka band redundant low noise amplifier switching hardware.
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Sure, it might seem like a fun idea to head to the local movie theater rather than staying home to watch a movie. Especially on a sweltering summer day, when a cold blast of freezing air sounds like the perfect way to enjoy oneself. But the fact of the matter is that sometimes, it’s more fun to stay home, and it can be just as fulfilling in terms of picture quality as it can be if only the air conditioning at home is turned up a little bit. For families who are on budgets but who still want to have fun, and for anyone irritated with the theater-going experience these days, here are five reasons that investing in an HDTV set beats sitting in front of the silver screen.Other Posts:Vega’s P80 first stage is rolled out to launch facilityAriane 5 ECA to be tweakedGenCorp (Aerospace and Defense) results FY 2006Uplit […]

If you’re not in full control of your entertainment, you might not be able to get what you want. That’s just the reality of the situation. For example, take a look at how over-the-air programming operates. Since you don’t really have a lot of choices, you won’t be able to pick what you really want to watch. What can you really expect for free anyway? Sign up for satellite TV entertainment though and you’ll be in the driver’s seat, and in more ways than one.Other Posts:Webb Telescope Component Passes Space Readiness TestsSoftware error caused South Korean launch delayChoosing an HD Antenna for Your Home – Tips for BuyersSoot from space tourism rockets could spur climate changeSatellite TV Technology – Know How it WorksHigh-speed Inetrnet via Kizuna successfully testedViaSat To Supply VSAT DVB-S2 Broadband NetworkInsurers sell stranded satellite to U.S. military, report