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Archive for April, 2011

New contract between Skylogic, Sat2way for broadband via KA-SAT

April 4th, 2011 by

Eutelsat Communications announced a new contract between its Skylogic broadband subsidiary and the French Internet service provider Sat2Way for distribution, from mid-2011, of the Tooway new-generation broadband service on the KA-SAT satellite.
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ESA hands over Soyuz launch complex to Arianespace

April 1st, 2011 by

The Soyuz site at Europe’s Spaceport near Sinnamary in French Guiana is now ready for its first launch. ESA yesterday handed over the complex to Arianespace, marking a major step towards this year’s inaugural flight.
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EC to adopt space strategy

April 1st, 2011 by

On 4 April, the European Commission will adopt the Communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic & Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, on a European Union space strategy.
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Towercom to contract fourth Astra transponder

April 1st, 2011 by

SES Astra has signed an agreement with the Slovak telecommunications and TV operator Towercom for the use of one additional transponder on its 23.5 degrees East orbital position.
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Hiring an Aerial Installation Expert

April 1st, 2011 by

Television is really cutting edge and it has allowed the development as well as the utilization of various technologies and without television, broadcast, advertisement as well as all the various technology placed into graphics and design would not be available today. Read more…
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Satellite TV Shows Help Viewers Understand YouTube Pop Culture References

April 1st, 2011 by

In recent years, YouTube has grown to be an internet phenomenon. The website hosts millions of videos that are viewed by millions of people every day. If you don’t pay any attention to the website, then you’ll quickly find that you don’t understand all of the YouTube references that become such central pop culture references. Many people though, don’t want to spend the time or effort to try to browse through all of the popular videos on YouTube, and even if you had the energy to do so it would be quite a challenge. Fortunately, there are now a few TV shows you can find on satellite TV channels that focus on highlighting and explaining some of the most popular YouTube videos that go viral every week.
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One Of The Few Essential Guides To Freeview HD

April 1st, 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.

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