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Archive for August, 2010

Update: Boeing gets contract for seventh WGS satellite

August 23rd, 2010 by

Boeing confirmed that the U.S. Air Force has authorised US$182 million for the company to begin work on the seventh Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, which is being procured under the new WGS Block II follow-on contract.
Other Posts:Sirius FM-5 pre-launch detailsEkspress-AM22 without gyros, reportNASA’s Shuttle Discovery Launches to Fully Power Space StationCanada awards 12 satellite licences to Ciel, TelesatSpaceX completes PDR for second COTS demoU.S. Government Approves United Launch AllianceILS to launch Inmarsat satellite on Proton next springDelay of the day: STS-119

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Critical Design Review for SBIRS GEO 3 and 4 completed

August 23rd, 2010 by

The U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile System Center’s Space Based Infrared Systems Wing and Lockheed Martin held a successful critical design review for the third and fourth geosynchronous satellites planned under the SBIRS Follow-On Production contract.
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Next Generation GPS III programme shifts to production phase

August 23rd, 2010 by

The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force’s GPS III system has successfully completed the program’s Critical Design Review (CDR) phase two months ahead of the baseline schedule.
Other Posts:NovAtel Inc. licensed to sell Galileo receiversAAS says 2006 was ‘exceptional’NFL’s Sunday Ticket on Satellite TV – Be Ready For Kick-Off Wherever You AreWildBlue activates third satelliteSky Launches On-Demand Service In New ZealandNASA reschedules Space Shuttle launch no earlier than SaturdayFAQ’s About Digital Video RecordersNew space agency and new international space centre for UK

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An HD Explanation For Out-Of-The-Loop TV Viewers

August 23rd, 2010 by

You may not realize it, but high definition, or HD television technology has been around and in use for over a decade now. This may come as a surprise to you if you have not personally noticed much of a change in the quality of your home entertainment in this time.

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A Classier Satellite TV Experience With Six of the World’s Best Black and White Films

August 23rd, 2010 by

While kicking back and enjoying a couple of hours of cartoons might be okay most of the time, sometimes television viewing should be a little bit more cultured. Whether it’s to impress a date, introduce children to a world of film beyond 3D and CGI, or simply to improve one’s own IQ, there are countless options out there that make it possible to get more out of a couple of hours in front of an HDTV.

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The Role of Movie Channels to Cable TV Subscribers

August 23rd, 2010 by

Every cable TV channel has their own role to their viewers, especially movie channels. If we were asking about their purpose and role for us, what would it be?
Other Posts:Eutelsat confirms SatMex bidPseudo-satellites allow accurate navigation in Helsinki harbourRussia plans to launch modernised Gonets from 2014South Africa Approves Establishment Of Space AgencyScientists warn of radiation belt remediationSSTL to help European students fly to the moonSatellite TV Vs Cable TV – Which is Better?Access Intelligence Launches Comprehensive Satellite Portal

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Antenna Installation

August 23rd, 2010 by

The proper Antenna Installation gives you maximum benefit of your DTH service. The antenna installers install the antenna at an appropriate place based on the altitude and the available signal strength.
Other Posts:Hyundai Makes XM Standard In Some 2007 ModelsParliament committee to examine NigComSat-1 backgroundESOC to provide LEOP services for two more MSG satellitesUpdate: H-IIA lifts off with Venus probe, solar sail and microsatellitesOrbital, TAS receive satellite contract from OverHorizonSS/L to design MEO satellite for ICOSeventy-five years of GPS IIR in orbitDiscovery’s Ku-band antenna has problems after launch

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TV Coupons – How to Get Hold of Them

August 23rd, 2010 by

The best thing about TV Coupons is you can more or less get your hands on one from one of the big online retailers at any time. This is because they regularly offer various different promotion coupons which enable you to get a discount on your purchase, the only thing to look out for is how much the advantage is giving you and if you have the best one at that time.
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