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Archive for November, 2010

Cassini spacecraft enters safe mode

November 5th, 2010 by

Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are working to understand what caused NASA’s Cassini spacecraft to put itself into safe mode on 2 November, 2100 UTC.
Other Posts:NASA’s next moon mission begins thermal vacuum testIsrael wants to sell Turkey partially blind spy satelliteAlcatel and Lucent complete mergerDigital TVA Quick Rundown of Satellite TV Options Including PackagesCOM DEV awarded contract to continue work on Radarsat constellationSuccessful launch sets new payload record for Ariane 5 ECAOptus orders additional Gilat VSATs

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MDA to sell property information business

November 5th, 2010 by

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. announced that it has executed definitive agreements for the sale of its Property Information business, which is principally located in the U.S. and Europe. This business, which provides property information to insurance companies, lenders, and legal professionals, will be acquired by TPG Capital.
Other Posts:First JWST mirror segment to undergo cryogenic testsIran claims to have completed satellite launcherUnited Space Alliance files lawsuit against ATKLM/NG team completes TSAT router testsNew Horizon makes Jupiter flybyWorldspace, Fiat Sign Satellite Radio Distribution Agreement For ItalyNimiq 5 mated with Briz M upper stageExtreme caution delays next Falcon 1 launch

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Astrotech results Q1 2011

November 5th, 2010 by

Astrotech Corporation announced financial results for its fiscal year 2011 first quarter ending 30 September 2010.
Other Posts:iDirect granted patents for satellite industry technologiesCatch Sunday’s Game in High DefinitionLockheed Martin Earnings Up Over 34 PercentIntelsat reaches deals with ANZ Teleport, VISTAViaSat to acquire Swiss satellite antenna companyAstrium, OHB to share work on German moon satelliteStratos First Quarter Revenues Climb 21 Percent.What Will You Enjoy Most About Satellite TV?

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DISH Network/EchoStar results Q3 2010

November 5th, 2010 by

DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation reported financial results for the first quarter 2010.
Other Posts:Arianespace to launch Athena-Fidus satelliteBoeing increases capability of UFO F-11Explosion at Scaled Composites kills threeUSGS Releases Satellite Study Depicts Changes In Urban Land UseGAO: problems with new U.S. polar orbit weather satellites continueEUMETSAT Council moves GMES and Jason-3 forwardEU to rule on S-band spectrumAzerSat 1 to use Measat’s 46 degrees East slot

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Ways To Make You Feel Comfortable in Watching Cable TV Shows

November 5th, 2010 by

When you watch your favorite shows in a cable TV, it needs you to find something comfortable for yourself. What are some of the ways to make you feel comfortable when watching cable TV all the time?
Other Posts:A Brand New Kind of Home Entertainment With Satellite TVJWST sunshield testedPodcast: Inevitable SupernovaCOSMO-SkyMed 1 pre-launch detailsWildblue Secures $350 Million Debt FinancingIntelsat orders IS-18 from OrbitalU.S. Government customer buys Globecomm Auto-Explorer terminalsCalian’s SED division signs C$8 million contract with Inmarsat

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How To Get Relaxed With Your Cable TV

November 5th, 2010 by

It is important for us to get relaxed after work, because you badly need it. How a cable TV helps you to get relaxed after a stressful work of your own?
Other Posts:Dispenser for Globalstar constellation declared flight worthyHow Does Satellite TV Fit Into Your Budget?Thaicom reports 22 new contractsTurkey plans indigenous imaging satelliteNASA announces space shuttle launch targetsOrbcomm announces first global AIS distribution agreementSES Astra Adds Premiere To Entavio PlatformBall Aerospace selected for second NASA GMI microwave imager

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Sky’s New 3D TV Service

November 5th, 2010 by

First impressions of Sky 3D Sky just launched its first 3D channel and demos can be seen at selected venues in shopping centres and pubs. The demo I saw was in a pyramid hut containing 4 typical size domestic flat screen TV sets. Each visitor receives a pair of 3D glasses and watches a 3 minute trailer featuring examples of golf, football and movie highlights.Other Posts:Harris donates OS/COMET to FalconSAT programmeSuper-secret satellite spottedSSTL Wins Award For Innovation and TechnologyNASA awards three JPSS contractsRussian, Bulgarian companies take Intelsat capacityAustralia Network renews contract with IntelsatSirius Sees Record Revenues In 2006 As Losses Reach $1.1 BillionSea Launch Customers Await Company’s Assessment Following Launch Failure

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The Power of Local Campaigning With Cable TV

November 5th, 2010 by

Campaigning is one reason that a business like cable TV may generate heaps of sales and leads. Find out the real power of local campaigning in promoting offers and packages for your business.Other Posts:Telstar 11N pre-launch detailsNASA awards contract for Kepler planning and mission supportFirst Advanced EHF satellite launchedFirst SBIRS GEO spacecraft in baseline testingThe Top Five Reasons to Go With Satellite TVFCC clears Intelsat saleUpdate: DMSP-F18 launch pushed to next yearLaunch date set for Chinese DBS

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