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Archive for September 1st, 2010

GOES-15 declared operational

September 1st, 2010 by

NASA and NOAA’s latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-15, has successfully completed five months of on-orbit testing and has been accepted into service.
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Three more Globalstars shipped to Baikonur

September 1st, 2010 by

Globalstar, Inc. said it has taken delivery of three additional second-generation satellites from manufacturer Thales Alenia Space.
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Dish Network Vs DirecTV in Tennis Programming

September 1st, 2010 by

Dish Network and DirecTV are the two digital entertainment satellite TV service providers in the United States. Both of them provide their best in programming that includes English, Spanish, International, Premium and Sports programming. Sports programming allows subscribers to enjoy their favorite sports with their favorite players.
Other Posts:Space shuttle Discovery to return to Earth on 10/11 SeptemberDenmark to try exactEarth’s space-based AIS data serviceUpdate 2: NROL-28 pre-launch ‘details’NASA issues Ares V RFPEutelsat W5 capacity reduced after power anomalyIndian PSLV launches five satellitesGeoEye orders new imaging satellite from Lockheed MartinSkyVision takes Intelsat 601 capacity

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The Future of Satellite Television

September 1st, 2010 by

We expect that satellite TV would be better in the upcoming years or decades. What would be your vision about the future of satellite television?
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The Difference Between Cable and Dish Providers

September 1st, 2010 by

Cable and dish providers are having the same purposes for their customers? Since both of them have the same purpose, what would be their differences?
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Satellite TV 101 – The Possibility of Service Expansion

September 1st, 2010 by

If we stick to one area or country for our satellite television, it’s not yet good enough. If we’re given a chance to introduce our services to other countries, is it possible?
Other Posts:Three finalists selected for NASA’s next New Frontiers missionComtech Nets Mobile Satellite Terminal ContractSirius Canada Adds 100,000 New Subscribers Over HolidaysCOM DEV begins work on two commercial satellitesSatmex emerges from chapter 11, appoints new CEOHubble resumes operations – repair mission delayed againNo shuttle launch on 10 JanuaryCalian Announces $15 Million RFT Contract

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