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MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. said it has signed two contracts with a combined worth of more than US$60 million with the Russian Radio Research and Development Institute (NIIR).
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Taiwan’s National Space Organisation (NSPO) announced the formation of a group specifically for researching, developing and manufacturing an optical remote sensing instrument to fly on FormoSat 5, the country’s next Earth-observation satellite to be launched in 2013.
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NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour is undergoing final preparation for the STS-130 mission that will complete the basic assembly for the “non-Russian segment” of the ISS.
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Once more, Eutelsat finds itself at the centre of a controversy in which a broadcaster accuses the satellite operator of censorship. In this case, state-funded Georgian Public Broadcaster GPB claims Eutelsat succumbed to Russian pressure by taking GPB’s Russian-language channel off the W7 satellite. Eutelsat firmly denied all allegations.
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Dish network sales are soaring through the roof. Promotional campaigns for satellite TV services are bringing in more customers with each passing day. Check out how dish TV sales are shooting up, thanks to promotional efforts.
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Dish network freebies are a great way to attract satellite TV buyers. Dish TV consumers cannot resist the thought of getting more for their money. Check out this article to know more on how consumers are taking up the satellite TV receiver because they are in love with the freebies!
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Talent shows on dish network channels are the real crowd-pullers! With a whole range of satellite TV reality shows on air, the going got better. But do these dish TV shows stand the test of time? Let’s explore in this article.
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With the latest technology it is now possible to get Dish Network connection in apartments and condos. However, there are a few things to take care of before opting for satellite TV installation. The apartment rules should also be considered.
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