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Archive for August 23rd, 2011

Proton grounded as Ekspress AM4 rescue attempts continue

August 23rd, 2011 by

Roskosmos today issued a statement regarding Ekspress AM4 which indicates that the case may be more complicated than possibly expected. In related news, Russia has put Proton M/Briz M launches on hold.
Other Posts:Intelsat Shuts Down Transponder Hijacked By TerroristsexactEarth awarded Standing Offer to provide AIS data servicesSecond test firing of Angara rocket moduleNASA’s new TDRS spacecraft pass system level reviewsNSR: satellite broadband experiences dynamic growthThe KazSat mysteryEuropean orbiter begins closing in on VenusYahsat launches ‘YahSecure’

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NigeriaSats do well in orbit – NASRDA

August 23rd, 2011 by

Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) said data received from the newly launched satellites ground station in Abuja were perfect.
Other Posts:NigComSat 1 seen drifting, not ‘parked’Czech TV-platform CS Link signs for more Astra capacityFirst JWST mirror segment meets flight specsChina to launch another mysterious satellite duoDelay of the day I: Astra 3B, ComsatBw-2STPSat-1 checked out in orbitKoni is not a piglet, and GLONASS is growingArinc Direct Introduces Swift Satellite Services For Business Jets

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HD TV Features

August 23rd, 2011 by

The digital world is heading towards a promising future. One of the most successful product is HD TV. What are HD TVs and where can you get one for free?Other Posts:Alcatel-Lucent Begins OperationsMultiChoice secures pre-launch satellite capacity on Intelsat 20EchoStar, DirecTV Settle Trademark DisputeHD Free For Life in Dish Network and DirecTVTHEMIS launch rescheduledGlobalstar, Inc. results Q2 2011WGS-1 Initial Operational Capability declaredOpen Range to lease Globalstar satellite, ATC capacity

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Is It Cheaper to Buy a Universal Remote for Your TV or Replace a Lost Original Remote Control?

August 23rd, 2011 by

Losing the original manufactured remote control of a television is a major frustration for TV viewers. It forces them to face a lot of hurdles when they wish to change channels, lower or increase the volume, or use any of the intend functions of the remote control. In this case they are left with only two options, either to make use of the limited buttons present on their television set, getting up every few minutes or replace the original manufactured remote control.
Other Posts:First customer for former MEASAT-1SpaceDev to develop new thermal radiator technology for USAFMSV Names President, Satellite ServicesThe Difference a Satellite TV Service Can Make for YouRecord Live Television With a DVR and Your Satellite TVISS-Reshetnev to build three more satellites for RSCCSES Astra signs capacity deal with South Africa’s ETVEmcore Wins Solar Cell Order

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