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Archive for April, 2010

Launch of PSLV-C15 rescheduled

April 29th, 2010 by

The launch of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C15) fixed for 9 May 2010 has been rescheduled.
Other Posts:Ikonos still going strong after 10 years in orbitLoral files Form 10-K, regains NASDAQ complianceSatguard Asia Aims For Affordable GPS-Based Vehicle Security And Tracking To All Vehicle OwnersSatellite Receiver in Demand These DaysMDA signs major Radarsat-2 information solutionEuropean satellite radio prototype demonstratedLoral Skynet announces cellular backhaul service with Comtech EF DataTen years ago: first GPS IIR satellite launched

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Changes to last two planned shuttle launches

April 29th, 2010 by

NASA is planning to make some changes to the target launch dates for the last two scheduled space shuttle flights.
Other Posts:Abertis Telecom buys almost one third of Eutelsat sharesGeneSat-1 pre-launch detailsNorthrop Grumman delivers second AEHF payload moduleL-3 receives TT&C crypto contractGSA Signs 24 Firms For SatCom-2 DealGlobecomm Systems Awarded $1.2 Million Contract From American Enterprise Services ProviderStray particle blamed on Zenit-3SL explosionAdvanced Learner’s Guide to Conspiracy Theories

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Lockheed Martin delivers MUOS communications system module

April 29th, 2010 by

Lockheed Martin said it has delivered a communications system module for the second satellite in the U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) programme.
Other Posts:BSkyB Steps Up Telecoms PlansSuccessful qualification firing test for Zefiro 23Honeywell’s SERDES selected for International Space StationWhat’s going on at RpK?Scopus Strengthens Position In Romanian DTH MarketDelay of the day: KSLV-1 (again)Hayabusa data available onlineCOM DEV begins work on Radarsat Constellation Mission design phase

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TanDEM-X completes environmental tests

April 29th, 2010 by

The German radar satellite TanDEM-X, built by Astrium, has proven its suitability for operation in space in a series of special tests at IABG in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Other Posts:Bednarek Named CEO For SES New SkiesHDTV – An IntroductionCOM DEV announces return of CEORSCC orders two more AAS payloadsISS spacewalkers retract antennaUpdate: Russia launches military satelliteNRO-L21 failure still unexplainedSpaceX delays RazakSat launch

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Orbital receives NRL contract

April 29th, 2010 by

Orbital Sciences Corporation announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for a spacecraft and airborne system support services contract valued at approximately US$95 million over a five-year period.
Other Posts:Podcast: Inevitable SupernovaMSV Adds Another ATC PatentProton-M to launch third Inmarsat I4 satellite in AugustLoral Skynet Brings Satellite Services To Remote British IslandDish TV Educational ContentOrbital orders more Orion motors from ATKLose Satellite and Cable TV Bill – Not the TV!Delay of the day: Ariane 5, Herschel, Planck

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Five Great Ways to Get Over Your “Wire” Withdrawal on Satellite TV

April 29th, 2010 by

If you are one of the thousands of Americans who fell in love with “The Wire” after the series had already stopped airing and are incredibly disappointed that there are no new episodes to look forward to after getting hooked, there is help on the way. Thankfully, the creators of “The Wire,” David Simon and Eric Overmyer, have made his presence known on television in other ways. And while some of his other programs are acclaimed but also off the air, the newest offering, “Treme” just began a first season and is already slated for a second.
Other Posts:NDS Wins New Eastern Europe DealBSkyB Closes in on AmstradNew View on PulsarsOfcom To Investigate Pay-TV MarketMore testing of J-2X rocket engineKaguya starts full operations despite problemsPremiere Seeing Fast Take-Up of Soccer PackagesATK completes Ares I parachute test

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Making the Rounds With the Ultimate Satellite TV Programming

April 29th, 2010 by

With the latest developments in satellite TV services, it’s unlikely that the old ‘there’s nothing on TV’ issues will come up any time soon. For starters, the movie and sports fans are jockeying for position, along with nature show lovers and even parents trying to claim a TV set so they can give their kids a look at educational materials. There is a lot going on when looking at satellite services. Here is how to make the rounds and get the most of your satellite TV subscription.
Other Posts:Pegasus XL puts NASA’s AIM in orbitNix, nada, nothing, rienNever-ending story of LatAm satellite slots continuedThuraya 3 still waiting for better weatherEU Commission approves proposed SES Astra-Eutelsat joint ventureAn Encore of Band Bio Flicks on Satellite TVMore problems for European Mars rover, reportIridium Adds Eight Partners For Data Service Offerings

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A World of News at Once With Satellite TV

April 29th, 2010 by

If you’re interested in staying in touch and connected these days, there are more than enough resources out there for you to take advantage of. In fact, there might be so many that it starts to feel a bit overwhelming at times. Whether it’s getting your 10-day forecast from your Android, being able to check out a city guide to the next spot you’re headed via the iPhone apps store, or even reading an edition of “The New York Times” designed especially for an iPad, there is an entire new world of technology…
Other Posts:Sirius Increases Revenue, Narrows Loss In Second QuarterMSV And Sprint Join To Offer Satcom Solutions To Public Safety End-UsersRussian military satellite launched from PlesetskTelesat completes transfer of its interests in Telstar 10SS/Loral to name Patrick DeWitt chairman of the boardTelevision Offers Much More Than Just ProgramsOrbital Updates 2007 GuidanceBoeing Delta II to launch COSMO-SkyMed satellites

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