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Archive for December 22nd, 2010

Koreasat 6, Hispasat 1E pre-launch details

December 22nd, 2010 by

The payload processing for Arianespace’s year-ending dual-payload Ariane 5 flight is continuing. Lift-off is scheduled for 28 December within a launch window that extends from 2126 to 2215 UTC.

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KA-SAT pre-launch details

December 22nd, 2010 by

The launch of Eutelsat’s KA-SAT aboard a Proton M/Briz M has been rescheduled for 26 December 2010, 2151 UTC. It will be the 12th and final Proton launch in 2010, and the eighth this year under the auspices of International Launch Services.

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Zombie satellite almost quiet

December 22nd, 2010 by

On Friday, 17 December, Intelsat’s Galaxy 15 [a.k.a. ZombieSat] temporarily lost Earth lock, and within a few hours, lost enough power to cause its C- and L-band payload to shut down.

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Satellite TV Technology That You Simply Can’t Ignore

December 22nd, 2010 by

A lot of people don’t realize just how far home entertainment has come these days. All too often, those people continue to rely on over-the-air broadcasts and assume that since their service is dismal, other options would be too. Those people then stock their houses with overpriced Bluray media and DVDs or look to gaming consoles to alleviate their boredom. Those options can only take you so far though because they’re not complete solutions. You’re better off signing up for the entertainment option that keeps on giving: satellite TV. Before you dive in though, be sure to learn more about the advanced technology that it now makes use of.
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Production Equipment in Israel

December 22nd, 2010 by

Israel is a very popular commercial and business center along with tourist hub in the Middle East. Several people throughout the year visit this country with varied reasons. This has initiated the growth and development of satellite services in Israel. The production in Israel is well-connected service network that generates a good amount of revenue for the country. The production equipment in Israel owned by the production houses here are most advanced and competitively priced.
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Attracting Best Satellite TV Deals

December 22nd, 2010 by

The satellite television is the best possible…Read more

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