Satellite News

South Korea’s COMS-1 (Communications, Oceanography and Meteorology Satellite) has begun in-orbit testing, the government said.
Other Posts:Thuraya 3 shipped to Sea LaunchProgress M-66 undocked from ISSPLDT looking for another satellite providerLive the Movies With Dish NetworkIntegral Systems awarded contract for GPS next-gen control segmentFCC grants milestone extension to ICOIntelsat Names Shernit To Run Intelsat General UnitSolar probe to freeze to death soon

The Kepler project team recently completed another roll of the spacecraft and science data download.
Other Posts:Harris delivers GOES-R ground segment proposalComparing Dish Latino With Spanish Cable TVSogecable Loses Key RightsSee World Satellites’ Top Line Sales Expected to IncreaseLISA Pathfinder passes testsThrane & Thrane To Introduce Aero-SBDiscovery returns to Earth after successful missionBoeing to offer smaller, more flexible satellite–again?

CapRock Communications announced it has signed a contract with Yahsat’s wholly owned subsidiary, Star Satellite Communications Company PrJsc, to provide custom voice, video and data communications services to clients in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.
Other Posts:Globalstar Simplex services now available in Central AmericaIranian TV report about planned student satelliteRussia launches new set of navigation satellitesTerreStar Europe applies for S-Band spectrumTwo European contracts for COM DEVEADS (Astrium) results 9m 2009Eutelsat’s Tooway supports broadband via satellite in FranceQuo vadis, Dongfanghong IV?

HD is here to stay, and the satellite companies want you to have it. Check out all the offers in the mail and online and start enjoying HD on your TV today!
Other Posts:Vinasat-1 arrives at KourouCOM DEV International Ltd. results Q1 FY2007Several new Russian nanosatellites plannedFifth anniversary of first commercial Rokot launchStarsys completes antenna pointing system for GeoEye-1GSLV failure blamed on regulator in strap-on boosterNASA awards LADEE propulsion system contract to SS/LNigComSat 1 press review: ‘insulting,’ ‘nauseating,’ ‘crass stupidity’

Sure, there’s a lot to be said for the appeal of settling into a seat in a crowded movie theater, popcorn in hand. After all, the movie culture has been something familiar to Americans for decades now. But for the average family trying to make ends meet, it might not make as much sense to decide on a trip to the local megaplex. After all, here you’re going to find yourself spending just as much on parking and concessions snacks as you will on tickets for everyone to see the film. The best case scenario is a great movie that will leave you laughing the whole way to the car.
Other Posts:ISRO’s Rescue Network Used To Save 30 LivesModernizing Your Family Room – From Furniture to HD TVSatCom Networks Africa chooses Gilat’s SkyEdgeBridge Ratings Deem Satellite Radio Market SluggishCOM DEV wins work on multiple satellitesNorthrop Grumman Elects Bush President, COOOmniGlobe Networks […]

Sometimes, making any sort of change can seem like more trouble than it’s worth. Whether it’s figuring out that there’s a better apartment to be had or simply picking a superior method of entertainment, making changes can seem like a big ordeal. The good news is that sometimes, especially with small decisions, it’s actually a whole lot less hard work than consumers might think. And the benefits, once possible, often outweigh any of the stress that comes with weighing options and choosing the one that’s superior.
Other Posts:ISRO makes ‘good profit’ with W2MESA member states approve open Sentinel data policy principlesKazSat 1 goes awry again: ‘That’s it. It’s gone.’TCS Awarded GPS Location PatentSciSys to provide software for CryoSat-2Cornell wins nanosat competitionHDTV Receivers Are Needed For Viewing Digital TelevisionHarbinger confirms interest in Inmarsat takeover

Looking for a reason to finally make the switch away from cable? Maybe your service cut for what you’ve sworn was the last time. Maybe the poor customer service finally made you pull your hair out and say “enough!” Maybe, just maybe, you’re ready for a new kind of programming and quality that simply can’t be beat, especially not by cable TV. If any of these things sounds like you, it’s best to consider some of these top reasons to switch to satellite TV.
Other Posts:Detecon Al Saudia to distribute Intelsat’s broadband maritime serviceTransCore Teams With Telenor For International DistributionAsiaSat again named best Asian satellite carrierAriane 5 ECA to be tweakedSES confirms three new Arianespace launchesESA wants at least EUR9 billion from member statesSSTL Wins Award For Innovation and TechnologyUpdate: Next Ariane 5 launch rescheduled

There are a lot of reasons to like satellite TV, but the best reason may be the fact that it offers its subscribers so many options. It’s true that it’s inexpensive and accessible to almost everyone, but what really matters at the end of the day is how effective it is as an entertainment option, which is directly related to the number of options you get. In fact, it’s so effective that it can be difficult deciding what to watch. The following is a quick rundown of just a few of the available options and it is by no means comprehensive. Actually, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Other Posts:Design Bureau Khimavtomatika transferred to KhrunichevNational Railways of Zimbabwe To Acquire Satellite Tracking EquipmentIranian satellite not to be launched by ItalyNASA tests thermal protection for aerocaptureHigh Definition is the Next Generation of Watching TVISS contract extension for MDABangladesh wants own telecommunication […]