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Archive for March, 2011

OHB Technology AG results 2010

March 17th, 2011 by

The Management Board of OHB Technology AG presented audited 2010 consolidated financial statements.
Other Posts:Dish Network Launches MobileDish Programming PackagesFutron appoints Director of Space and Telecommunications DivisionEchoStar Corporation, DISH Network Corporation results Q3 2009China ships Mars probe to RussiaGD to modernise NASA satellite system ground segmentSix professionals to be inducted to the SSPI Hall of FameLaunch date set for Chinese DBSSpaceDev completes third milestone under NASA Space Act Agreement

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Guide to Satellite TV

March 17th, 2011 by

A look at satellite television. It’s history, pros and cons, myths, and truths.
Other Posts:SpaceX announces date for next Falcon 1 launch attemptNASA, m2mi to work on nanosat constellationIntelsat General to provide bandwidth for UAV operations in AfghanistanGlobalstar, Inc. results Q2 2010Seeing the Big Differences Between Satellite TV and CableHybrid Internet services planned for rural CanadaAustralia to participate in U.S. milsatcom systemAriane 5 launches Spanish, German satellites

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Broadband Video On Demand in Dish Network

March 17th, 2011 by

Broadband Video On Demand of Dish Network is an option to place order for on demand movies, shows and adult programs. There are three types of Broadband Video On Demand and they are…
Other Posts:Creditors give WorldSpace one more month to payU.S. Air Force orders three more Minotaurs from OrbitalEutelsat Begins Service At New Orbital SlotSISLink takes Eutelsat capacityCOM DEV International Ltd. results Q1 FY2007Sunoco Extends Network Services Contract With SpacenetAn Affordable Way to Watch the Game on Satellite TVBoeing demos ‘one-button’ start-Up of satellite ground station

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3D Video On Demand in Dish Network

March 17th, 2011 by

3D Video On Demand content are now available in Dish Network. This is a great news for the subscribers. Subscribers can enjoy watching Video On Demand movies and events in superb 3D.

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SES and ILS announce the launch of SES-6 on ILS Proton in 2013

March 16th, 2011 by

International Launch Services and SES announced the launch of SES-6 in 2013 on an ILS Proton.
Other Posts:Chang’e 1 orbit tweaked; ESA prepares for trackingSES Astra and Globecast distribute Orange TV over SatelliteIntelsat General Signs 10-year Contract With Milsat ServicesLoss of both solar arrays knocked out NigComSat 1Eutelsat orders W3C from Thales Alenia SpaceGSM backhaul on NSS-12Prisma satellites dodge space junkISRO teams receive IAA Team Achievement Awards

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Alphabus meets Alphasat

March 16th, 2011 by

The Alphasat I-XL communications module was mated with the Alphabus platform, enabling the huge satellite to take shape and enter its final assembly and test phase at the Astrium facilities in Toulouse, France.
Other Posts:NASA’s Shuttle Endeavour begins mission to the Space StationYou Can’t Be a True Sports Fanatic If You Don’t Have SatelliteHow Dish Network Airs Setanta Sports?The Real Purpose of Cable TV AvailabilitySatellite TV Equipment PriceQuo vadis, Dongfanghong IV?Aerojet completes initial engine testing for NASA’s Orion crew moduleHoneywell’s SERDES selected for International Space Station

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Orbcomm Inc. results 2010

March 16th, 2011 by

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending 31 December 2010.
Other Posts:How to Optimize Your Home Theater With a Satellite TV ConnectionBigelow Aerospace signs deal with Orion PropulsionTV Signal Analyzer – MSK200TacSat 2 launch put off because of software glitchArianespace will launch first operational Galileo satellites on SoyuzLoral Space & Communications Inc. results Q2 2007Japan Launches Satellite For Solar StudyDigital TV Switch Causing Chaos

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ViaSat adds ABS-7 Ka-band to services coverage

March 16th, 2011 by

ViaSat Inc. and Asia Broadcast Satellite have entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Ka-band satellite service in key areas of the Middle East using the ABS-7 satellite.
Other Posts:Surprising change of Ariane 5 launch manifestLoral, MHR to modify transaction to comply with NASDAQ rulesU.S. spy satellite launch delayed againSale of Nera Satcom to Thrane & Thrane completedGas Station TV Partners With HughesRaytheon started NPOESS communications upgrade in AntarcticaSpace shuttle Atlantis lands safelyEutelsat, ViaSat launch broadband satellite service

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