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Archive for January, 2011

First phase of GPS constellation expansion completed

January 24th, 2011 by

The U.S. Air Force’s 50th Space Wing announced the completion of phase one of a two phase Global Positioning System constellation expansion known as “Expandable 24.”
Other Posts:COM DEV has cost overrun problemWegener Corp. Reviewing Strategic AlternativesDelay of the day: Minotaur IV/SBSSNorthrop Grumman delivers cryocooler for Advanced Baseline ImagerQuikSCAT completes eighth year in orbitVacuum testing of second AEHF satellite completedMotient granted spectrum in 2 GHz bandCOM DEV results Q2 FY2007

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Albanian Post to use Astra2Connect

January 24th, 2011 by

SES Astra announced that it will provide the Albanian Post with its satellite broadband service Astra2Connect to offer customers free Internet access in rural areas throughout the country. In addition, Astra2Connect will be used by the Albanian Post for its daily operations.
Other Posts:General Dynamics mounts MUOS antennas on HawaiiRaytheon Delivers Risk Reduction Phase Of Air Force Space Fence ProgramSky Launches On-Demand Service In New ZealandEADS (Astrium) results Q3 2007Satellite TV’s Best Four, Foul-Mouthed Fourth GradersSuccessful review for Jules Verne ATV launcher3 Reasons to Switch to Satellite TVMurdoch may swap ‘turd bird’ for Liberty’s News stake — reports

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Who Has The Best Dish Deal, Offering HD and 3D Programs?

January 24th, 2011 by

Dish Network, DirecTV and 3D Programming, who offers the best dish services and how do you compare one from the other? Let’s brake down the details of each service provider.

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Enabling Stronger Security System Methods

January 24th, 2011 by

With the alarming increase in crime rates, the role of existing security system methods becomes very challenging. To meet the demands of home and commercial consumer markets, various security system companies have taken up the task of putting effort into building security structures with fool proof tactics.

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Better Protection Through CCTV Security

January 24th, 2011 by

With the advance in technology, it has become imperative to ensure well-protected homes, offices and other public utility centers. While technology has many benefits for the progress of society, it also paves the way for disreputable activities. Crime has increased over the years, and has been aided by technical know-how in a large number of cases. This makes it crucial for every home, bank, office, shopping center, airport and station to install a reliable security system or CCTV security.
Other Posts:Turksat 3A, Star One C2 shipped to KourouDawn switches off ion engine for the time beingWhat Does “Free Satellite TV” Really Mean?Northrop Grumman demos OCX engineering model for GPSSoyuz M launches SkyTerra 1Lockheed Martin announces job cuts at Space SystemsIntelsat orders four Boeing 702B modelsSlovak Republic signs co-operation agreement with ESA

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Is It Possible to Get Freeview in Ireland?

January 24th, 2011 by

This article aims to dispel the myths around Freeview. What exactly is it? Where is it broadcast from? How does it work? Can you get it in Ireland? All will be answered and hopefully by the end of the article you will have a complete understanding of freeview.

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Second Japanese cargo vessel on its way to the ISS

January 23rd, 2011 by

Rocket: H-IIB F2; Payload: Kounotori 2 (HTV 2); Date: 0537 UTC; Launch Site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 15 minutes and 13 seconds after lift-off, the separation of Kounotori 2 was confirmed.

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NanoSail-D deploys solar sail

January 23rd, 2011 by

Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center confirmed that the NanoSail-D nanosatellite deployed its 9-square-meter polymer sail in low-Earth orbit and is operating as planned.

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