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Space shuttle Endeavour has lifted off on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. It was the sixth launch attempt.
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Raytheon Company was awarded one of three US$30 million contracts for Phase A system design and prototype of the Space Fence system. Space Fence will provide the U.S. Air Force enhanced space surveillance capability to detect and report space objects.
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The U.S. National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) team reached a major milestone as the final portion of the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) ground system was transitioned to operations.
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The demand for mobile satellite services (MSS) in the maritime sector is expected to escalate due to crew welfare solutions, as users are beginning to expect Internet connectivity and access as the norm. As both equipment and solution prices reduce, smaller vessels are beginning to embrace satellite communication services.
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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, European Defence Strategic Communication Market Assessment, estimates that the market will earn revenues of US$1.08 billion in 2009 and reach US$2.37 billion by 2018.
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Chief Executive Officers of Europe’s satellite operators met earlier this month in Brussels for the Annual General Meeting of ESOA, the European Satellite Operators Association. The Board elected Romain Bausch, CEO of SES as Chairman of the Board.
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Cable TV has been a choice for many years and long ago the only choice if you wanted more than the standard few channels on VHF. Long ago the cost of installation was high and the monthly fees would continue to steadily rise. With the introduction of satellite television; however, the competition has caused cable to become comparable to satellite. Today cable and satellite TV have few differences, but there are some differences to consider.
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If you are currently a cable TV customer, maybe you have been tempted to switch over to a satellite TV provider like DirecTV. Maybe you have hesitated though, thinking that satellite service is unreliable, or that the packages available don’t stack up with your cable bundle. What exactly can you expect from DirecTV packages?
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