Satellite News

We all know that moms and dads have their favorite channels and shows, and that responsible parents try to limit the amount of time their children spend soaking up Saturday morning cartoons instead of sunlight and fresh air. But television isn’t just a means to sell snack food and toys. Your children were right: it can be educational.
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Assembly of the Ares I-X test rocket, its simulated crew module and launch abort system has been completed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has announced plans for several new satellites.

U.S. President Obama is directing the National Security Council and the National Economic Council to undertake a comprehensive review of the U.S. export control system, which include restrictions on the export of U.S. commercial communications satellites.

Unless you happen to know a bit about HDTV, 1080p probably does not mean a whole heck of a lot to you. However, to those of us who consider ourselves HDTV geeks, it’s a pretty big deal. 1080p is currently the highest-resolution HD format available today, which means it delivers top-of-the-line picture quality when compared to all other formats.
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