Satellite News

Broadband satellite operator Avanti Communications said that the HYLAS 1 satellite has safely arrived at its launch site at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) announced that XM-5, a satellite that it provided to Sirius XM Radio, America’s satellite radio company, is performing post-launch manoeuvres according to plan.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been awarded a grant to commence the design phase of a national technology demonstration satellite called TechDemoSat-1.

Globalstar, Inc. said it has received the necessary approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to temporarily operate its recently upgraded satellite gateway ground stations in Sebring, Florida, and Clifton, Texas.

SkyPort Global Communications announced that it has formally changed its corporate name to TrustComm, Inc.

Dean Olmstead, president of EchoStar Satellite Services, has died of cancer at the age of 55, according to the company.

The popularity of satellite television is increasing. There are many reasons for its increased demand rather than the traditional televisions. The range of service they provide is the main reason for its extensive use.
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With the changing times and the advent of the new era technology, the whole world has largely become a global village. The mode of television and internet has greatly broadened the scope of entertainment, fun, knowledge, interaction and learning. Therefore, now the PVR boxes are becoming immensely popular.
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