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Archive for October, 2007

Avtec Systems awarded TDRSS K-band upgrade project

October 31st, 2007 by

Avtec Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CVG, Inc., announced that it has been awarded a contract from Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. to demonstrate an enhanced satellite communications receiver and modulator for NASA’s Tracking Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) K-band Upgrade Project (TKUP).

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Sirius Satellite Radio results Q3 2007

October 31st, 2007 by

Sirius Satellite Radio announced third quarter financial results.

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Telesat Canada results Q3 2007

October 31st, 2007 by

Telesat Canada announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2007.

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MetOp-A’s backup AHRPT stays offline for the time being

October 31st, 2007 by

EUMETSAT said it still hasn’t decided whether to switch on the backup AHRPT-B (Advanced High Resolution Picture Transmission) sub-system after the failure of the primary AHRPT-A aboard MetOp-A.

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First AEHF satellite completes baseline test

October 31st, 2007 by

Lockheed Martin has completed a major test of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite, demonstrating its readiness to enter the critical environmental test phase in preparation for launch in late 2008, the company said.

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ISS solar wing torn during deployment

October 31st, 2007 by

At least one panel on a solar antenna on the International Space Station was damaged as it was unfolded after a repositioning during the STS-120 mission, forcing NASA to halt the operation and throwing expansion plans into doubt.

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BTV+ announces high definition satellite capability

October 30th, 2007 by

BTV+ said it has successfully commissioned a suite of high-definition satellite uplink equipment located at their headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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SES S.A. results Q3 2007

October 30th, 2007 by

SES reported on financial performance for the three months ending 30 September 2007.

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