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Archive for July 26th, 2012

exactView-1 satellite operational in orbit

July 26th, 2012 by

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) announced the successful separation from the Soyuz launcher and subsequent operation of mission-critical systems onboard the exactView-1 satellite, which was built by the company under contract to prime contractor COM DEV Canada for exactEarth.Other Posts:STSS demo satellite successful in first handover of track dataWhy Busy Americans Love Satellite TV’s DVRUpdate: Avanti books Falcon 9 launch for HYLASSES Americom initiates programming delivery on AMC-21Orbcomm Launches IPODTH Market Progresses In PortugalCable TV 101 – Improving Their Online ServicesDigiturk Signs Deal with httv

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Honeybee Robotics selected for DARPA Phoenix Program

July 26th, 2012 by

Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation has been selected to develop new telerobotic end effectors for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Phoenix programme.Other Posts:Arianespace, SES Sign Multi-Launch ContractAlbert Einstein improves the accuracy of satellite navigationArianespace To Launch Optus D3Iridium To Support Relief Organizations In Israel, New ZealandAre They Lying to Me? Applied Psychology and Satellite TVCzech TV-platform CS Link signs for more Astra capacityCOM DEV delivers key instrument for HerschelArianespace launches two satellites for Africa, announces new contracts

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Hellas Sat renews slot agreement with Cyprus

July 26th, 2012 by

Hellas Sat has renewed its orbital slot at 39 degrees East for an additional 20 years to 2041 following an agreement with the government of Cyprus that could pave the way to the company’s long-expected sale.Other Posts:Hispasat upgrades to SAT Corporation’s MonicsNetJWST passes Mission Critical Design ReviewEutelsat orders W3C from Thales Alenia SpaceMDA leaves Earth orbitXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. results Q3 2006The Differences Between Cable and Satellite TVWhat You Should Know About Satellite TV AntennasEarth’s moon has two new satellites

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Sky-Stream selects capacity on two Eutelsat satellites

July 26th, 2012 by

Dubai-based Sky-Stream has selected capacity on two satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications to respond to connectivity demands from customers engaged in the marine and oil & gas sectors.Other Posts:Satellite TV Gives You a Taste of Home With Its International ChannelsTreat Yourself to a Relaxing Girls’ Night With Satellite TVDubaiSat-2 qualification model passes testsSpaceDev founder James Benson steps down as chairman and CTOUSAF completes transition of GPS fleet to upgraded control systemDelay of the day: Delta IV HeavyRussia to abandon ISS soon? Not reallyEutelsat W5 capacity reduced after power anomaly

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