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Archive for September, 2009

Dish Free Satellite TV Could Save You Money

September 24th, 2009 by

Dish free network satellite TV is a Satellite TV service which enables a subscriber to get digital cable services without paying for a satellite. Most providers of this type of satellite TV services provide some extra free services such as free installation and a free DISH Network satellite TV dish.

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Next Ariane 5 receives payloads

September 23rd, 2009 by

Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing.

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NASA sets target date for Ares I-X rocket’s test launch

September 23rd, 2009 by

NASA said it was targeting 27 October for the flight test of the Ares I-X rocket, pending successful testing and data verification. Senior managers made the decision after a meeting at NASA Headquarters in Washington on 21 September.

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Fobos-Grunt delay officially confirmed

September 23rd, 2009 by

The launch of the Russian Fobos-Grunt mission has been delayed until 2011, it has been officially confirmed.

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Harris antenna reflector for Sirius FM-5 deployed

September 23rd, 2009 by

An advanced antenna reflector designed and built by Harris Corporation for use onboard the Sirius FM-5 satellite was successfully deployed on orbit on 15 July 2009, the company said in a statement released today.

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PAN Performing Absolutely Nominally

September 23rd, 2009 by

Lockheed Martin said that the recently launched satellite known as PAN was “performing as required.”

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CBM communications selects Intelsat to launch global IP platform

September 23rd, 2009 by

Intelsat announced a multi-year agreement whereby Intelsat will supply global Ku- and C-band transmission facilities for CBM Communications LLC (CBM), an affiliate of Marine Technologies, LLC (MT/C-Comm).

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Knowing the Facts About HD Satellite TV

September 22nd, 2009 by

When you are considering purchasing HD satellite television services, you need to know a little bit about how it all works and what to consider before your purchase. HD, or “high definition” just simply means that you will get a crystal clear picture. Combining this with your satellite service, you can watch hundreds of television programs and get a hundred or more channels with a touch of your remote.

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