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NASA is targeting 2150 UTC on 24 February for the launch of space shuttle Discovery’s STS-133 mission to the International Space Station.
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Following the successful completion of all scheduled manoeuvres since launch, the KA-SAT satellite of Eutelsat Communications is now positioned at its definitive location in geostationary orbit at 9 degrees East.
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U.S. Space LLC, a U.S.-based creator of dedicated space solutions for government and commercial clients, and ATK announced the creation of ViviSat, a new satellite life extension venture.
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The head of German company OHB Technology, Berry Smutny, called the European Galileo navigation satellite system a “stupid idea” being pushed by France for military reasons, according to a leaked U.S. diplomatic cable. Mr. Smutny, whose company ironically is the main contractor for the first 14 Galileo satellites, denies having said this – and other things. Yes, it’s WikiLeaks/Cablegate time again.
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Integral Systems, Inc., announced that the company is considering strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including acquisitions, mergers, sale of the company or other transactions.
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Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced the execution of an agreement for the provision of two additional Ku-band transponders to Sun Direct.
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SES World Skies U.S. Government Solutions has been awarded two new contract vehicles that will broaden the means by which the U.S. Government can access their global satellite bandwidth and services.
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Although satellite TV can be considered the best entertainment option out there because of the variety of shows it gives you access to, its other features are what people really rave about. They’re what make it stand out from all the other options out there. Over-the-air programming just doesn’t hold a candle to it and even cable TV is going to have trouble keeping up. Have a look at a few of those features and see if you’re not at least a little impressed by them.
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