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Should I get satellite TV: If you are wondering should I get satellite TV, well then you have to ask yourself a few questions about your own lifestyle and that of your family. For those of you who are hooked onto television not just as a past time but as an addict and who can find nothing better to do than to watch the various programs then the answer is definitely a “yes”.
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Space shuttle Atlantis lifted off at 1928 UTC today carrying supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station to extend its life past the 2010 retirement of the aging shuttle fleet.
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The Japanese weather satellite Himawari 6 (aka MTSAT 1R) has resumed operations.
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The Sri Lankan Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) signed an agreement that starts a Sri Lankan national space capability.
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Eutelsat Communications and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced the execution of a strategic agreement for commercial co-operation at the 75 degrees East orbital location.
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The European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. (EADS) reported financial results for the first nine months of 2009.
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RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. announced its financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2009.
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Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. reported its results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2009.
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