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Archive for November, 2010

BSAT-3b luckier than co-passenger W3B

November 4th, 2010 by

All systems are nominal aboard the BSAT-3b broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) of Japan. The satellite was launched 28 October from Kourou, French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5-ECA. BSAT-3b’s co-passenger, Eutelsat W3B, was declared a total loss shortly after separation.
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MDA signs contract for next phase of Radarsat Constellation Mission

November 4th, 2010 by

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. has signed an amendment to the C$80 Million contract with the Canadian Space Agency to continue this Phase of the Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM), which involves developing the detailed design of the RCM and all of its subsystems, and is the precursor to the Build Phase.
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Loral Space & Communications Inc. results Q3 2010

November 4th, 2010 by

Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2010. The company also said it is continuing to prepare for an initial public offering.
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Telesat Holdings Inc. results Q3 2010

November 4th, 2010 by

Telesat Holdings Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2010. The company also said it was examining an initial public offering or other strategic alternatives.
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Viasat Inc. results Q2 FY 2011

November 4th, 2010 by

ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2011.
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Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (Aerospace Systems) results Q2 FY 2011

November 4th, 2010 by

ATK reported operating results for the second quarter of its Fiscal Year 2011, which ended on 3 October 2010.
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Clear Channel renews SES World Skies capacity contracts

November 4th, 2010 by

SES World Skies announced that Clear Channel Communications has renewed capacity deals for 144 MHz on four satellites to deliver connectivity and content to subscribers and audiences in the U.S.
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The Common Needs of Customers To Cable TV Providers

November 4th, 2010 by

It was such a long time that businesses were able to practice something and to make it perfect for their customers. One of the things we are going to talk about are the needs of our customers. Decades ago, small and medium-sized businesses already know the needs pf their customers, and why do they need it? For example, if your business is all about appliances like TV and electronic gadgets, you may know the needs of your customers.Other Posts:Irdeto Introduces Prepaid SolutionUncle Sam says no to AsiaSat privatisationDLR, Astrium Contract For German Satellite TanDEM-XMSV Names President, Satellite ServicesTwo Astra transponders for German pubcastersSeventh Ariane 5 of 2009 delivered to ArianespaceThe Differences Between Cable and Satellite TVSSTL geostationary mini-satellite platform milestone completed

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