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COM DEV USA, LLC, a subsidiary of COM DEV International Ltd., announced that it has been awarded a US$6 million contract to provide UHF passive microwave equipment for a U.S. Government satellite payload.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. announced that it has signed an C$11.5 Million contract with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the design, development, build and test of advanced technology solutions under CSA’s Exploration Surface Mobility Program.

One of the most exciting things about satellite entertainment is the many, many channels that subscribers have access to. Wider programming variety is a huge perk that you get when you switch from cable to satellite TV. But there are downsides to all this variety – there may, for example, be some channels that you do not want your children watching. Luckily, another benefit of choosing satellite as your home entertainment provider is the power it gives you to block any channels that you do not want your kids to see.Other Posts:Galaxy 15 customers to transition to Galaxy 12 following anomalyThe Real Benefits of A Digital TV PlanICO G1 antenna unfurled in orbitEuropean Commission clears proposed acquisition of SSTL by EADSJapan’s HTV attached to ISSWith SS/L, Loral Sees ‘Steady’ Earnings, OutlookIran announces new indigenous satelliteIntegral Receives CCS-C Modification For WGS Work

Oliver Stone is one of the most controversial American film directors, as his films often deal with historical and political subject matter in a highly political manner, adopting what even his biggest fans would consider to be a decidedly leftist slant. His latest project is the follow up to the iconic 1987 Michael Douglas film, Wall Street – Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps. Michael Douglas reprised his role as Gordan Gekko, the New York-based financial trader who coined the now-classic phrase “greed is good”. Gekko has been released from jail after serving 8 years in a state penitentiary for committing “white collar” crimes like insider trading…
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Nothing draws a crowd into a bar like sports games. It is where people go to root for their favorite team, socialize with friends, eat greasy foods, and drink ice cold drinks. For those who can’t watch the game at home, they can always count on finding it in a bar with satellite television. Sport bars recognize that if they want to attract customers, they have to sign up for satellite. Its service brings the most live games from the greatest selection of sports. Using their satellite service, they have the ability of bringing in large groups of clients that could potentially become regular customers.
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One of the best things about satellite TV is that it allows people to view quality TV programming from anywhere in the world. It means that someone in Bogota, Colombia can be watching the same quality programming as someone in New York City, Hong Kong, or London. In many ways the world has become a much smaller place with the advances and accessibility of satellite TV programming. For many people who have moved to other countries or who are vacationing in other places it can provide a real sense of comfort and home in a foreign place, to watch all the shows you usually do. With this new service you can bring international programming to your television set no matter where in the world you are.
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The launch of the Delta 4-Heavy rocket with a classified U.S. reconnaissance satellite aboard from Cape Canaveral has been delayed by 24 hours to 19 November, 2306 UTC.Other Posts:Lincoln Lab successfully tests WGS-1 in orbitNorsat To Furnish Portable Satellite Terminals To GuantanamoFCC grants TerreStar ATC authorityShuttle launches on STS-128 mission to the ISSInstallation of Satellite DishTurkey soon to order new communications satelliteDirecTV 10 pre-launch detailsSatcon Receives Circuit Orders From Satellite Component Makers