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Archive for January, 2011

Russia plans next GLONASS-M launch by June

January 25th, 2011 by

Russia hopes to launch another three GLONASS-M satellites on board a Proton in May or June to complete the GLONASS constellation, the head of Roskosmos said.

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Satellite Receivers – What Are Your Options?

January 25th, 2011 by

This article aims to give an overview of the type of Satellite Receivers available in Ireland. The advantages and disadvantages of each will also be discussed.
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How DVR Will Change the Way Your Family Watches Television

January 25th, 2011 by

You will never watch television the same again. Imagine watching whatever you want, whenever you want. Well, you can with DVR. You don’t have to worry that two of your favorite programs are on at the same time. With DVR you can record them both, or watch one while the other one records. Never miss your favorite shows again.

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How To Get Television On Computer

January 25th, 2011 by

People that watch televised shows and use laptops have more possibilities as the innovation of technology progresses. Many people throughout the world are finding that it is much easier to observe televised programs through systems that enable television on computer. Even though some may think the methods to access TV programs on a PC are limited, there are actually many different means to view programs.
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Satellite Television: Welcome to the 21st Century

January 25th, 2011 by

Home entertainment has come into the 21st century and continues to get better and better. With new technology upgrading older televisions and getting high quality home entertainment is easier than ever. Installation of equipment is easier and more reliable than it has been. And the best part is that pricing is lower than it has been for this great technology.
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Progress M-08M de-orbited

January 24th, 2011 by

The Russian Progress M-08M space cargo ship undocked from the International Space Station and was de-orbited shortly afterwards.
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Lockheed Martin opens new virtual laboratory

January 24th, 2011 by

Lockheed Martin said it plans to increase the affordability and efficiency of space system development with the opening of a new advanced technology and virtual simulation facility, known as the Collaborative Human Immersive Laboratory (CHIL).
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‘Smartphone satellite’ developed by Surrey space researchers

January 24th, 2011 by

Space researchers at the University of Surrey and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) have developed ‘STRaND-1′, a satellite containing a smartphone payload that will be launched into orbit around the Earth later this year.
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