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Archive for April, 2011

New acoustic test facility for ISRO satellites

April 12th, 2011 by

India’s state-run National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has set up a new acoustic test facility for ISRO satellites.
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Revenues for satellite broadband to exceed US$9 billion by 2020

April 12th, 2011 by

According to NSR’s newest market research report, Broadband Satellite Markets, 10th Edition, satellite broadband access is again the leading revenue generator with NSR forecasting revenues from these services will grow almost 15 percent annually over the coming ten years.
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And the Space Shuttles go to…

April 12th, 2011 by

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announced the facilities where four shuttle orbiters will be displayed permanently at the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.
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What Is Right for You? Sky Vs BT

April 12th, 2011 by

In this article we look at the merits of some of the different packages that can deliver television to your home, and the associated products for these services. We pay particular attention to boot Sky television and BT vision in an attempt to show which service is best in which situation. We also look at the different options available with both services and inspect the quality of services for things like Sky Plus and the new 3D TV services available through some companies.
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New Beidou satellite completes rudimentary navigation system

April 11th, 2011 by

Rocket: Chang Zheng 3A; Payload: Beidou-2 IGSO-3…Read more

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New date for Ariane 5 launch with Yahsat Y1A, New Dawn

April 11th, 2011 by

Arianespace has established 22 April as the new…Read more

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ISRO sets launch date for Resourcesat-2

April 11th, 2011 by

Preparations for the launch of Polar Satellite…Read more

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Delay of the day I: NROL-34

April 11th, 2011 by

The launch of a classified U.S. satellite aboard…Read more

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