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Archive for July 22nd, 2010

MT Aerospace testing tank concepts for NGL

July 22nd, 2010 by

MT Aerospace said it was developing an ultra light-weight propellant tank with a sandwich common bulkhead for a Next Generation Launcher (NGL) under a contract with Astrium.
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Iridium extends long-term relationship with Boeing

July 22nd, 2010 by

Iridium Communications Inc. has entered into two comprehensive, long-term agreements with Boeing that redefine the relationship between the companies for maintenance, operations and support of Iridium’s satellite network.
Other Posts:Lockheed Martin GPS III team advancing on-scheduleThe Future of Cable TV in the Upcoming YearsShuttle countdown continues despite bad weatherGasp! LASP returns unspent money to NASACornell University researchers bamboozle GPS receiversSeveral new Russian nanosatellites plannedAliant Offers Internet Satellite Service to Canadian CustomersESA announces candidate missions for its Cosmic Vision 2015-2025

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First GLONASS-K to fly from Plesetsk in December

July 22nd, 2010 by

The first GLONASS-K satellite will be launched before the end of 2010, ISS-Reshetnev general designer Nikolay Testoyedov was quoted as saying.
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UK Space Agency to launch Britain’s first CubeSat

July 22nd, 2010 by

The UK Space Agency announced a one year pilot programme to design and launch a CubeSat – a miniature, cube-shaped satellite that will allow the UK to test new space technologies and carry out new space research ‘cheaply’ and quickly.
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Orbital Sciences Corporation results Q2 2010

July 22nd, 2010 by

Orbital Sciences Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2010.
Other Posts:OSC Chooses Thor 2-R Flight Dynamics SystemIridium Opens Ground Station In NorwayBenefit Your Business With Educational Programming on Satellite TVSatellite ReceiversVIIRS instrument delivered to NPOESS Preparatory ProjectEutelsat Makes European Broadband MoveEkspress-AM44 tests completedSatellite TV Software

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A Few HD Entertainment Options to Choose From

July 22nd, 2010 by

There’s no denying that high definition is all the rage these days. You see it almost everywhere you look as a selling point for new products. It’s also a selling point for entertainment as well. In fact, if your entertainment isn’t up to par, it may be time to start considering new ways to have fun. Nowadays, you really have a lot of options to choose from but make sure to choose wisely, as some options can be more expensive than others.

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Satellite TV As a Learning Tool For Your Kid

July 22nd, 2010 by

Despite being a fairly accurate indicator of how successful a child will end up becoming, education somehow manages to get thrown by the wayside. This could be due in part to the perception that learning has to be boring and dry, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. The key is always to make sure that your child is engaged, and then learning will follow naturally.

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A Cabling Authority For HDTV

July 22nd, 2010 by

Cables are crucial in ensuring the listeners or viewer maximizes his homes video or audio system. Poor cables are normally prone to noise and interference that negatively impacts the indicators produced by the supply unit. As properly as, low high quality cables will rob the shoppers of all the advantages of investing an enormous amount in a particular system.

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