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Globalstar, Inc. said it expects to conduct the next launch of six new second-generation satellites in May plus two additional launches of six satellites per launch within 60-90 days following the previous launch.
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Aerojet, along with NASA and Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital), conducted the acceptance hot-fire test of the second AJ26 flight engine that will power the first stage of Orbital’s Taurus II medium-class launch vehicle.
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NASA has selected 20 small satellites to fly as auxiliary cargo aboard rockets planned to launch in 2011 and 2012.
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ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter ending 31 December 2010.
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NASA’s Stardust spacecraft marked its 12th anniversary in space on 7 February with a rocket burn to further refine its path toward comet Tempel 1.
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Next to our computers, the television is a major source of entertainment for the majority of us. With the push of a button, we are instantly transported to a completely different realm, whether it’s in ESPN’s SportsCenter studios in Bristol, Connecticut or to Middle Earth during a TBS marathon of the Lord of the Rings. You may not give much thought to the devices that make it possible, but you get a monthly reminder of your TV fix when your bill arrives.
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Americans often have large groups of extended family members, and even though everyone wants to get together to spend time with one another, it can be difficult for everyone to get along. Whenever there are large groups of people in the same place, it’s not always easy to come to a consensus about anything because everyone has their own opinion about what they like and what they don’t like. Yet, it’s much easier for everyone to get along when there are enough options out there to find something that satisfies everyone’s tastes. That’s why so many families are finding that they can have problem-free family get-togethers that center around watching satellite TV together. There are so many different movies and TV shows to choose from, that there are often several things available to watch that family members can agree on. Diverse programming options are one of the things that really […]

Are you uncertain of how to achieve a balance in your lifestyle? What qualifies the perfect moments of relaxation in your life? For some people, the answer may lay in the sports activities that ease their mind and allow them to focus on the physical exertion of the activity. For others, it might be a calm and relaxing dinner with a fine wine. Still, for many people, those ideal moments of relaxation mean finding a comfy place in front of the TV screen, getting a bowl of potato chips and a nice blanket, and just zoning out with the comforting glare dancing before their eyes. These characteristically different moments of relaxation have different significance for all kinds of individuals