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Archive for August 4th, 2011

Boeing selects Atlas V for initial commercial crew launches

August 4th, 2011 by

Boeing announced it has selected the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket to launch the Boeing Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft from Florida’s Space Coast.Other Posts:Update: Russia launches new military satelliteMeteosat Third Generation: no more spinnersAsiaSat 5 pre3-launch detailsResourcesat-2 launch may slip to 2011Final attempts to hear from Mars PhoenixUpdate: Eutelsat W3B moved from CZ to Ariane 5SkyTerra, MSV Appoint Corporate ControllerLive the Movies With Dish Network

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New Dawn, Telstar 14R problems likely to trigger insurance claims

August 4th, 2011 by

Intelsat and Telesat have provided updates regarding the New Dawn and Telstar 14R satellites, both of which suffered from partial failures after launch.Other Posts:Globecomm to upgrade European Earth stationBasics on Direct TV BundlesLockheed Martin Schedules Third Modernized GPS Satellite For November LaunchHarris begins delivery of LAMDA terminalsAustralia, USA to co-operate on space surveillanceCable TV 101: How To Support Your Provider?Make Satellite TV Your Home Entertainment MainstayGlory Earth science satellite arrives at Vandenberg

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Loral shifts focus from Telesat to SS/L spin-off

August 4th, 2011 by

Loral Space has provided an update on the previously announced initiatives to explore strategic alternatives for Telesat and Space Systems/Loral (SS/L).Other Posts:Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Files For Public Offering Of Its Ordinary SharesRussian Proton launches Malaysian telecommunication satelliteIran calls Kavoshgar experiment a successR&R Orders GPS Units From PlanetlinkRokot successfully launches South Korea’s KOMPSAT-2Orbital receives NRL contractHerschel and Planck ready to move to launch siteLuigi Pasquali appointed President, CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italy

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Telesat Holdings Inc. results Q2 2011

August 4th, 2011 by

Telesat Holdings Inc. (Telesat) announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2011.Other Posts:Perminov’s pull-upsCOM DEV equipment for HD satelliteThe Differences Between Satellite TV and Cable – A Consumer’s GuideNorthrop Grumman keeps weather satellite sensors coolAscent Media Network Services Names Managing Director For SingaporeFind the Best TV DealsJapanese company reportedly interested in Intelsat investmentSatellite TV, Why is it the Better Choice?

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Intelsat S.A. results Q2 2011

August 4th, 2011 by

Intelsat S.A reported results for the three months ending 30 June 2011.Other Posts:Parental Control on Your Satellite TV – Parents Have to Get Involved TooSky TV – Interactive HD Home EntertainmentJapanese radar satellite stops spyingTop Ten List of Things You Get With Satellite TVDate set for launch of Russian weather satelliteMars Odyssey recovering from safe modeHarris to provide S-band antenna for Eutelsat W2AAnother LM-7000 falls silent

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Alliant Techsystems, Inc. results Q1 FY 2011

August 4th, 2011 by

ATK reported operating results for the first quarter of its Fiscal Year 2012, which ended on 3 July 2011.Other Posts:Lockheed Martin Completes Reviews For GPS-3, MUOSSES Americom places major satellite order with OrbitalThe Importance of Sales Monitoring With Your Cable TV TransactionsTwo more eclipse casualties?Chinas launches new navigation satelliteKaguya releases second sub-satelliteHispasat-1E shipped to KourouEMS Satcom, Vitrociset Belgium To Create Satellite Service Provider

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Inmarsat and SkyWave launch IsatData Pro

August 4th, 2011 by

Inmarsat and SkyWave Mobile Communications announced the commercial launch of IsatData Pro, a new low data rate service for managing and communicating with remote assets around the world.Other Posts:Companies Introduce Iridium-Based Communications SystemsThings to Know Before Installing Your Own Satellite TV SystemBSkyB Revenues, Subscribers UpNew flight software to prevent Kepler safing eventsInmarsat prepares for satellite relocationabertis plans to increase stake in HispasatBoeing TSAT technology passes ‘Spiral’ testingOrbital Sciences Corporation results Q3 2010

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Satellite TV Systems and Service – 3 Easy Steps When Shopping for Both

August 4th, 2011 by

Are you on a mission to connect, compare and order satellite TV service? Are you conducting an effective search? Can you tell if you’re actually getting a good deal?Other Posts:NigComSat 1 in safe mode after power problemTop Martial Arts Movies on Satellite TVAir Force Awards ATK $21 Million ContractSatellite Television and Education Go Hand in HandOHO-1 satellite to be launched by ArianespaceMeasat Takes Control Of Measat-3Satellite TV Packages and Specials to Help You Save MoneySatellite TV and the Changed Scenario of Home Entertainment

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