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Archive for May 19th, 2010

Newsat says it could still launch satellite by 2012

May 19th, 2010 by

Newsat said it had made “strong progress in its program to launch a geo-stationary satellite within the next 30 months” but did not report any specific progress.
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Sandia tests advanced FPGAs in MISSE programme

May 19th, 2010 by

New scientific and military satellites deliver more data than their predecessors, creating a potential bandwidth problem. Experiments conducted by Sandia National Laboratories at the International Space Station preliminarily indicate that the problem could be remedied by orbiting more complex computer chips to pre-reduce large data streams.
Other Posts:How Satellite TV Changed Watching America’s PastimeWGS-3 functions normally after launchRussia launches new set of navigation satellitesWorldspace Sets Plan To Retain Stock ListingEMS to provide RF power distribution networks for Globalstar IINew date for H-IIB Captive Firing TestRussia To Close Far Eastern Launch FacilityRSCC Wins New Middle East Deal

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Premier’s Innovation Award for COM DEV’s AIS processing algorithm

May 19th, 2010 by

COM DEV International Ltd. has won a Premier’s Innovation Award from the Government of Ontario.
Other Posts:Second modernised GPS satellite begins serviceTelenor Satellite buys Norse Technology’s satcom businessIntelsat Reports Anomaly on Intelsat 802 SatelliteIranian university announces EO satelliteBoeing, other Ares I upper stage contractors sign associates agreementMarshall Center honours 2006 Contractor Excellence Award winnersHotbird 10 is delivered for its February lift-offUpdate: Russia doubles GLONASS funding

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The Pros and Cons of Watching Cable TV

May 19th, 2010 by

When you’re subscribing to a cable TV offer, there are pros and cons to it. But what are these pros and cons that we’re talking about? How will it affect the customer on dealing with a cable TV provider?

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Satellite TV Gets Technical

May 19th, 2010 by

This ain’t your father’s DVR, as they say. Satellite TV brings innovation to DVR technology.

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The Future of Cable TV in the Upcoming Years

May 19th, 2010 by

What would you expect at cable TV’s future in the next decade? Will they be gone by something that overtakes them? Or will they still dominate the home entertainment of every subscriber?

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What Makes a Cable TV Provider Better Than the Others?

May 19th, 2010 by

How cable providers please their customers on their services. What makes them better than any other cable TV providers in America?
Other Posts:SBIRS programme passes two more milestonesBush new Northrop COO, Palmer new CFOBringing Home the Big Game With Satellite TVIndia’s PSLV launches four satellitesGilat CEO Examines Spacenet ProspectsThe Many Ways Your Satellite TV Connection Can Benefit Your KidsNew Chinese weather satellite comes alivePayload preparations are underway for Arianespace’s first launch of 2010

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High Definition is the Next Generation of Watching TV

May 19th, 2010 by

What makes a customer or a subscriber attracted on watching high definition? How is it much different and unique than regular watching of cable TV? Will it provide them good quality and originality on watching their favorite shows on cable TV?

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