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The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science has approved a yearly spending bill that would terminate funding for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

The first Lockheed Martin -built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft beamed down its first infrared image on 21 June to the SBIRS ground station. Following its launch on 7 May, the satellite is performing as expected, and is now undergoing early orbit testing.

Sure, television was once the realm of remote controls that did not yet exist and channels that went off the air. But plenty has changed since America’s most interesting cultural pastime was introduced to the marketplace, and one of those things is the fact that those who enjoy watching films and the news alike now have a choice in terms of who provides their service. So instead of trying to adjust rabbit ears or assume that there is a single option in terms of how the signal can actually get to the household, these days, there are various different options out there, from cable companies to satellite tv. But the fact is that only one method of delivery makes for a superior experience, so it is crucial to go ahead and pick the right one.Other Posts:GMV Sees Revenues Climb 18 PercentMotorola settles Iridium bankruptcy cases, pays nothingIran asked India for […]

When it comes to entertainment, the more choices you have the better. People in general are fickle and what might be interesting to a person one day might not appeal to them anymore the next. This kind of phenomenon definitely needs to be taken into consideration when choosing a home entertainment solution. If you want to sign up for an option that will always have something for you no matter what mood you’re in, then you should consider signing up for satellite TV service.Other Posts:Boeing Team To Seek GPS Redundancy For DARPAFive Great Rugged Nature Films for Your Satellite TV Viewing ExperienceElettronica Industriale extends leases with EutelsatGlobalstar Plans IPOBlue Sky Network, Iridium Provide RAF With Flight-Tracking System For Search-And-Rescue MissionsEchoStar Corporation to buy Hughes Communications, Inc.Inmarsat plc results 2007SBIRS GEO-2 completely assembled

Rocket: Chang Zheng 2C; Payload: Shi Jian 11-03 [SJ-11-03]; Date: 6 June 2011, 0428 UTC; Launch Site: Jiuquan Launch Center, China. It was the 139th flight of the Chang Zheng rocket series.

The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites, built and operated by Northrop Grumman Corporation, contributed to a successful sea-based missile defence test on 15 April by acquiring, after being cued remotely, a target missile during the midcourse phase of its flight.

Bankrupt telecommunications firm TerreStar Networks Inc. is facing two objections to its proposed sale to DISH Network Corp., including from Space Systems/Loral, manufacturer of the TerreStar satellite currently in orbit.

Inmarsat plc announced that with effect from 1 January 2012, Andrew Sukawaty will become Executive Chairman and Rupert Pearce will become Chief Executive Officer.