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Archive for August 5th, 2009

Direct TV Starz Are HBO, Cinemax, Lifetime and Showtime

August 5th, 2009 by

Direct TV has a ton of different movie channels which you can choose from. They have in their stable HBO, Cinemax and Lifetime just to name a few.
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Initial assembly is completed for the fifth Ariane 5 of 2009

August 5th, 2009 by

The fifth Ariane 5 for launch this year has completed its initial build-up as preparations move forward for another dual-satellite payload mission.

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Delay of the day: KSLV-1 (again)

August 5th, 2009 by

The Korea Times reports that the launch of the first South Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle, KSLV-1 or Naro, is delayed again.

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New SBIRS GEO flight software version completed

August 5th, 2009 by

The U.S. Air Force’s Space Based Infrared Systems Wing has successfully completed development of its Flight Software Subsystem last month at the Lockheed Martin site in Sunnyvale, California/USA.

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Update: Weak signal from Aggiesat-2 may spell trouble

August 5th, 2009 by

The problems that ground controllers have with contacting the AggieSat-2 picosatellite recently launched from aboard the space shuttle Endeavour may have an earthly reason, the AggieSat Lab at TexasA&M University said on its web site.

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SES Astra and YahSat appoint CEO for YahLive

August 5th, 2009 by

SES Astra and the Arab satellite operator Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) have appointed Mohamed Youssif CEO of YahLive.

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Solutions to Satellite Dish Installation Problems

August 5th, 2009 by

People who live in apartment buildings often encounter problems when they try to install a satellite dish. Lots of apartment buildings will not allow them to be installed on the building. Another problem that may arise is when the apartment is located on the right side of the building, which can make it hard to pick up the satellite signal (the dish will need to face south with no obstacles in between it and the signal). Luckily there are ways to overcome both of these problems.
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