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EMS Defense & Space, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., has received a contract from Thales Alenia Space to provide Ka band redundant low noise amplifier switching hardware.
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Sure, it might seem like a fun idea to head to the local movie theater rather than staying home to watch a movie. Especially on a sweltering summer day, when a cold blast of freezing air sounds like the perfect way to enjoy oneself. But the fact of the matter is that sometimes, it’s more fun to stay home, and it can be just as fulfilling in terms of picture quality as it can be if only the air conditioning at home is turned up a little bit. For families who are on budgets but who still want to have fun, and for anyone irritated with the theater-going experience these days, here are five reasons that investing in an HDTV set beats sitting in front of the silver screen.Other Posts:Vega’s P80 first stage is rolled out to launch facilityAriane 5 ECA to be tweakedGenCorp (Aerospace and Defense) results FY 2006Uplit […]

If you’re not in full control of your entertainment, you might not be able to get what you want. That’s just the reality of the situation. For example, take a look at how over-the-air programming operates. Since you don’t really have a lot of choices, you won’t be able to pick what you really want to watch. What can you really expect for free anyway? Sign up for satellite TV entertainment though and you’ll be in the driver’s seat, and in more ways than one.Other Posts:Webb Telescope Component Passes Space Readiness TestsSoftware error caused South Korean launch delayChoosing an HD Antenna for Your Home – Tips for BuyersSoot from space tourism rockets could spur climate changeSatellite TV Technology – Know How it WorksHigh-speed Inetrnet via Kizuna successfully testedViaSat To Supply VSAT DVB-S2 Broadband NetworkInsurers sell stranded satellite to U.S. military, report

Space shuttle Commander Chris Ferguson and his three crewmates are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 1529 UTC Friday. STS-135 is the final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
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The payload of six Globalstar second-generation satellites to be orbited on the upcoming Arianespace/Starsem Soyuz mission from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 11 July (UTC) has been integrated to its launch vehicle’s third stage.
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Mission managers for NASA’s Dawn spacecraft are studying the spacecraft’s ion propulsion system after Dawn experienced a loss of thrust on 27 June. Dawn team members were able to trace the episode to an electronic circuit in the spacecraft’s digital control and interface unit, a subsystem that houses the circuit and a computer that controls Dawn’s ion propulsion system.
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Popsicles and trips to the beach. A chance to swing leisurely in a hammock, taking in the breeze and sunlight. Plenty of fans and air conditioning going full blast during the hottest days.

It’s understandable if you’re on the fence about whether or not you should sign up for satellite TV. After all, you can watch over-the-air programming for free or you can try signing up for cable instead. In other words, you have other choices to consider too. Do your research though and you’re going to discover that any advantages you think those other two choices have actually don’t hold water. The following are reasons why you should sign up for satellite instead of the other choices.