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Archive for April 17th, 2012

Canada’s Nimiq 6 telecommunications satellite arrives at Baikonur

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Nimiq 6, a telecommunications satellite to be launched for Telesat Canada, has arrived at Baikonur. The 5-tonne satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, is to be orbited by Proton M/Briz M.Other Posts:Comparison of Premium Packages in DirecTV and Dish NetworkUpdate: ILS Proton successfully launches the AsiaSat 7 satellite for AsiaSatUncle Sam says no to AsiaSat privatisationBall Aerospace’s first standard interface vehicle set to launchVietnam plans second satelliteU.S. lawmakers start hearing on satellite export rules reformSea Launch prepares for the launch of DirecTV 11Soundtrack Channel Expanding To North America Via RRSat

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Express MD2 communications satellite is now at Khrunichev

April 17th, 2012 by

The Ekspress MD2 telecommunications satellite has been successfully tested at OAO Radiofizika for electromagnetic compatibility and onboard radio complex performance in an anechoic chamber. Today, Ekspress MD2 was delivered to Khrunichev for the final operations.Other Posts:‘High drama’: still no go for STS-115New launch date for GLONASS satellitesSTSS-Demo delays cause ripple effectLM/NG team completes TSAT router testsNSTPL selects Intelsat 902 for ‘Headend in the Sky’Sea Launch to loft Intelsat 27 in 2013Svalbard to receive AIS data for exactEarthGet His and Hers Home Entertainment With Satellite TV

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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon complete major GPS integration milestone

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Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have successfully completed the first significant integration milestone between Raytheon’s Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) and Lockheed Martin’s GPS III satellite system.Other Posts:EchoStar Communications Corporation results Q2 2007SpaceX completes primary structure of Falcon 9 first stage tankAstrotrech to process WISE missionThe Battle is Over – Blu Ray is Now the Victor in the High Definition DVD Format WarBoeing hands over new satellite to DirecTVKourou Soyuz launch pad construction to begin mid-AugustNorthrop Grumman completes GPS OCX software assessmentSatellite TV – Quality Movies For Less Than Movie Theater Prices

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Epoch IPS fleet management system to support Mexsat constellation

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Kratos Integral Systems International, Inc. (Kratos ISI) has been selected by Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems to provide the primary and backup satellite command and control systems for the Mexsat satellite system programme, including use of Kratos ISI’s Epoch Integrated Product Suite (IPS) Fleet Management System.Other Posts:Final Lockheed Martin-built modernised GPS to be launched in AugustTAS rejects Globalstar orderChinese moon probe starts secondary missionSpace Foundation publishes ITAR white paperNorthrop checks out DMSP F-17 sensorsAmazonas 2 delivered to SpaceportSTS-130 delayed at least one dayMESSENGER navigates hot season, executes orbit-correction manoeuvre

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First MUOS satellite deploys mesh antenna reflectors

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Two unfurlable mesh antenna reflectors developed by Harris Corporation were successfully deployed last month onboard the first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite built by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. This is the first of five MUOS satellites scheduled for deployment.Other Posts:Progress M-67 undocks from ISSGeneral Dynamics to deliver antennas for NOAA’s GOES-R programmeTurning the Home Television Service Into an Education Portal With Satellite TVNOAA’s Office of Space Commercialization Announces Strategic PlanIndigenous cryogenic stage successfully testedGalactic price overrunEurope’s ATV automatically docks to the ISS on first attemptYou’ll Be Thrilled With Satellite TV Packages

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Emcore awarded solar panel manufacturing contract by Ball Aerospace

April 17th, 2012 by

Emcore Corporation has been awarded a contract by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation (BATC) to design, manufacture, test and deliver solar panels for a new spacecraft.Other Posts:Zombie Ekspress?Dishnetwork InformationDelay of the day: Falcon 1/RazakSATOrbcomm prepares for launch of second AIS satelliteBoeing Ships Measat-3 Satellite To Kazakhstan For LaunchAnnual Russian year-end rocket rally to startRussia postpones Meridian launchAll About Free to Air (FTA) Receivers and Files

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GeoEye-2 spacecraft bus successfully powered on

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The Lockheed Martin team developing GeoEye’s next-generation Earth-imaging satellite successfully initiated power-on testing for the GeoEye-2 spacecraft bus. This programme milestone continues the team’s on-time and on-budget performance in support of GeoEye’s plan for on-orbit operations in 2013.Other Posts:European-built Node 3 starts its journey to the ISSXilinx QPro radiation-tolerant FPGAs for CrISFive Big Differences Once One Moves From Cable to Satellite TVU.S. Bankruptcy Court confirms Sea Launch plan of reorganisationRaytheon submits final proposal for GOES-R ground segmentConsider Purchasing Satellite TVSES Americom’s AMC-14 satellite slated for launch on 15 MarchIntelsat 21 and 23 to fly on Proton

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WorldView-3 to offer 31-cm resolution; SWIR imagery

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DigitalGlobe unveiled capabilities of its WorldView-3 satellite, slated for launch in mid-2014.Other Posts:HDTV Receivers Are Needed For Viewing Digital TelevisionHow To Improve Hotel Customer Satisfaction With Lobby Television ProgrammingOnline Dish Network PortalsHarris completes review of GOES-R ground segmentAriane 5 puts U.S. telecom satellite in orbitStill no go for TacSat-3Baseball Season is Here! Enjoy it With Satellite TVFive Great Rugged Nature Films for Your Satellite TV Viewing Experience

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