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Archive for March, 2011

Things You Need To Know About HD Satellite Receivers

March 22nd, 2011 by

Most individuals would love to have a High-definition television at home. It is the latest technological development with regards to television today.
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Role of Hub Operators in Direct To Home TV Services

March 22nd, 2011 by

Earlier the TV viewing was restricted to cable connections that failed to provide a clear picture quality and often faced breakdowns in signals. In addition, the color quality and boring dull way of viewing was also not in the hand of the viewer and the only way left was to compromise with what was available. The DTH service came up as a result of advancement in technology in the field of signal perception.
Other Posts:NASA and Italian space agency find new use for moduleAustralian university leads scramjet consortiumComparing Direct TV and Dish Network Sports PackagesGOCE completes primary missionATK combines Launch Systems and Space SystemsSeveral Kinds of Shows You Can Watch on Satellite TVFirst GPS IIF satellite enters service with U.S. Air ForceTelikom PNG GSM Services Boosted by Satellite

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A Look At Satellite TV Service

March 21st, 2011 by

Nearly twenty million people have made the switch…Read more

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MESSENGER becomes Mercury’s first artificial satellite

March 18th, 2011 by

NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft successfully achieved orbit around Mercury at approximately 0200 UTC on 18 March. This marks the first time a spacecraft has accomplished this engineering and scientific milestone at our solar system’s innermost planet.
Other Posts:NRO books three Delta IV launchesProton dual launch for SES-3 and KazSat-2Aerojet’s xenon ion thruster exceeds 30,000 hours of operationSri Lanka signs agreement with SSTL for space capabilityGlitch shuts down MetOp-A payloadWorried and concernedRussia down to two early-warning satellitesDon’t move!

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RTE and TV3 Argue Over Saorview Digital TV Rollout

March 18th, 2011 by

As is typical in Ireland, no one can ever agree on anything. The rollout of the new digital Tv service called Saorview is no exception. See what representatives from RTE and TV3 had to say on the Saorview rollout.
Other Posts:Vietnam plans second satelliteMicrowave Satellite Technologies Raises $9.1 MillionDnepr launches five German commercial EOSatsIntelsat for sale — reportsICo says its not involved in subsidiary’s filing for bankruptcyLaunch date set for first H-IIB and HTVDIRECTV vs DISH Network – Who Has a Better DVR?The Importance of a Quality Entertainment Center

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Satellite TV – The Answer to Your Entertainment Needs

March 18th, 2011 by

Satellite providers in your area offer a wide variety of channel options and package deals. The service they provide is far superior to cable TV in many ways. Satellite companies are constantly striving to advance the television technology to better serve their customers and provide a high-tech product that is up-to-date.
Other Posts:Loral Space & Communications Inc. results Q2 2008USAF awards General Dynamics US$6 million for AIRSS workDirecTV Launches Arabic-Language Programming PackageGeorgia Tech researchers keep working on electric propulsionNew Russian navigation satellites healthy, NPO-PM saysZenit-3SL explosion causes long delay for Sea LaunchCable TV Vs Analog TVThor 5 pre-launch details

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Software update confuses Kepler

March 17th, 2011 by

During a planned contact on 14 March, NASA’s Kepler spacecraft experienced a safe mode event but remains healthy.
Other Posts:Cartosat-2A may be launched along with Israeli spy satelliteSatellite TV With Bite – ‘True Blood’ on HBORaytheon Wins Navy Multiband Terminal ContractSirius Enhances Video Options to CustomersHybrid Internet services planned for rural CanadaDish Network Programming – 6 Steps to Picking the Right Programming PackageGlobecomm Systems Awarded $5.5 Million Contract For FAA ProgramTerra avoids close encounter with Chinese space debris

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DLR Center takes over operation of PRISMA satellites

March 17th, 2011 by

On 15 March 2011, the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) at the German Aerospace Center in Oberpfaffenhofen took over operation of the Swedish PRISMA satellite mission.
Other Posts:GAO rejects PlanetSpace protestAustralia’s only non-commercial satellite falls silentBoeing team to design spacecraft power system for DARPABundles Gone Wild – Phone Companies ExposedAPT books Chang Zheng launch for Apstar 7SSTL signs EUR30 million satellite imager contract for climate modellingSatellite TV – Perfect Reception For HDTVProtoStar I troubles may have deepened

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