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WGS-3 functions normally after launch

December 8th, 2009 by

Boeing said it has acquired the first on-orbit signals from the third of six Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites. The signals indicate that the spacecraft is healthy and ready to begin orbital manoeuvres and operational testing.
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SSTL delivers GPS receivers for Orbcomm’s new OG2 satellites

December 8th, 2009 by

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has delivered eighteen SGR-10 GPS receivers to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) of the USA to provide on-board orbit determination for the Orbcomm Generation 2 (OG2) satellites.
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Satellite TV – The Gift That Will Keep on Giving to Your Family This Holiday Season

December 8th, 2009 by

Each year the holidays represent a joyful time during which family and friends from near and far come together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company. As parents prepare for the annual festivities, their to-do list typically includes decorating the home and front yard, baking cookies for parties with friends, preparing meals for family dinners, and, of course, purchasing presents for loved ones. Each year moms and dads across the country attempt to make this holiday the biggest success yet with the purchase of the perfect gifts for their kids. While shopping for children with specific lists or very unsubtle vocal hints, can be easy and quick, finding the right gifts for other kids can be a bit more difficult.
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