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Archive for September 6th, 2007

Intelsat capacity for RRSat, GlobeCast

September 6th, 2007 by

Intelsat, Ltd. announced that RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd. and Globecast have taken capacity on various Intelsat satellites.

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INSAT-4CR placed in intermediate orbit

September 6th, 2007 by

The third orbit-raising manoeuvre on INSAT-4CR was successfully conducted with the firing of the 440 Newton Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) on board for 3,140 seconds.

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Scientists prolong life of certain comsats by half a year

September 6th, 2007 by

Researchers have used a new technique to save US$60 million for broadcasters by extending the service life of two communications satellites. The technique works by applying an advanced simulation and a method that equalises the amount of propellant in a series of fuel tanks so that the satellite consumes all of the fuel before being retired from service.

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