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Archive for March 19th, 2012

SBIRS GEO-1 exceeds expectations on path to operational certification

March 19th, 2012 by

The first Space Based Infrared Systems geosynchronous Earth orbit satellite, currently undergoing a rigorous operational certification process, is meeting or exceeding performance requirements, and on track to be delivered into operations.

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Polar Broadband Ltd. details plans for Ekspress AM4

March 19th, 2012 by

Polar Broadband Ltd., the company that plans to use Russia’s stranded Express-AM4 satellite for providing communications services to the Antarctic, said it was not aware of an official decision by Russian authorities to de-orbit the spacecraft.

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GeoEye, Inc. results 2011

March 19th, 2012 by

GeoEye, Inc. announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 31 December 2011.

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DISH Network Picks Up Subs and Appears to Be Back on Track for Positive Growth

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DISH Network, America’s second largest satellite provider in the United States by subscribers posted positive growth for new acquisitions last quarter with an estimated 22,000 net additions, trumping the previous year’s loss. A positive sign that DISH Network growth appears to be back on track.Other Posts:FASTSAT satellite readies for shipment to AlaskaND Satcom Names Middle East ExecutiveMerrimac awarded US$430,000 Multi-Mix order for military satelliteDelay of the day: SBIRS GEO-1Satellite TV Brings More Sports to Your Home Than Ever BeforeESA inaugurates new tracking stationCommon pattern found in MRO safe mode eventsLaunches with ESA participation in 2008

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DIRECTV MR34 5 Tuner High Definition Digital Video Recorder

March 19th, 2012 by

DIRECTV recently introduced the MR34, this is their latest (HD) High Definition (DVR) Digital Video Recorder. This top of line product works well for people who like to record multiple shows at once because it has five tuners you can record up to five shows at once no more conflicts.
Other Posts:Bring Your Customers Back With a Satellite TV ConnectionMeasat 2 moved to serve African marketNorthrop Grumman Delivers SBIRS GEO-1 PayloadPermanent ISS crew to grow after successful Soyuz launchSkyTerra names Alex Good CEO and President, Scott Macleod CFOLockheed Martin Completes Major Design Review For TSATArabsat, BBC Team Up With Arab TVNew CME affects Earth’s magnetosphere

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100 Million Households Will Be Using Hybrid Services by 2016

March 19th, 2012 by me

Scottsdale, Ariz., March 19, 2012–TV programs have come to the Internet, and the Internet has gone to mobile devices. Now the Internet is coming  research forecasts that 100 million households will actively use a hybrid service delivered to their TV set by 2016.
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Dish Network TV – What Do They Really Charge?

March 19th, 2012 by

If you’re looking for a great deal on satellite television programming, check out Dish Network satellite TV. Here is a summary of what they have to offer you.Other Posts:Turn Bar Customers Into Regulars With Satellite TVIntegral System opens UK facilityBall Aerospace completes CDR for Landsat’s Operational Land ImagerRecording Programs On DirecTV: TiVo Versus DVRThe History of America’s Satellite TV Service ProvidersGSAT-11 approvedThe X Factor 2011 Back On TV – Who Is The Real Winner?Ball Aerospace completes environmental test phase for WISE

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