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Archive for April, 2011

Delay of the day II: Globalstar

April 11th, 2011 by

Globalstar, Inc. said that satellite manufacturer…Read more

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GLONASS-K service module successfully tested in orbit

April 11th, 2011 by

Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems completed…Read more

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Goodrich completes environmental testing of ORS-1 satellite

April 11th, 2011 by

Goodrich Corporation, the prime contractor for…Read more

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Lockheed Martin ships Juno spacecraft to NASA

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Lockheed Martin shipped NASA’s Juno…Read more

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GlobeCast selects Eurobird 9A to launch HD platform

April 11th, 2011 by

GlobeCast announced that it has concluded a…Read more

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List of Freeview HD Channels and Their Content

April 9th, 2011 by

Making the Freeview HD upgrade may be one of the most cost effective decisions you make this year. There are new channels available which you would only pay for once instead of being stuck to a monthly subscription.
Other Posts:GPS IIR-16(M) pre-launch detailsH-IIB test postponed after anomalyGlobalstar Introduces New Satellite ModemNorthrop Grumman Corp. (Space Technology) results Q3 2008Delay of the day: Ariane 5 ES/ATVFirst Ariane launch of 2007 successfulStill no go for TacSat-3EchoStar Revenues Climb 16 Percent 2006

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Analyzing the Competition Satellite TV Has to Deal With

April 8th, 2011 by

Sometimes the best way to learn about something is to see what it’s competing against. After all, if those products are offering some sort of competition, they must at least be comparable. Even though people may tell you that satellite TV is the best home entertainment option out there, you can’t really be sure until you see what the other options are. Once you analyze the competition though, you’re going to discover that those people were right.Other Posts:Panel recommends new 2nd stage engine for GX, reportGazprom Space Systems secures funding for new satellitesThor 5 placed in geostationary orbit in less than 10 hoursChina To Launch Xinnuo 2 Satellite In OctoberUSAF demos communications between FAB-T and Milstar satelliteChina works on solar satellite trioThe Relationship Between Cable TV Providers and Their ChannelsBriz M arrives at Baikonur for Sirius XM-5 launch

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DirecTV D2 Advantage

April 8th, 2011 by

DirecTV satellite service has introduced a new technology targeting multiple dwelling units. This new technology reduces the cost of installing the DBS service in apartments including smaller properties. DirecTV D2 Advantage is a centralized signal distribution system which distributes DirecTV service to each resident on the existing coaxial cable that is wired to each unit.

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