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The launch of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C15) fixed for 9 May 2010 has been rescheduled.
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NASA is planning to make some changes to the target launch dates for the last two scheduled space shuttle flights.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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