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Rocket: Dnepr; Payload: Sich 2, NigeriaSat 2, NigeriaSat X, AprizeSat 5, AprizeSat 6, RASAT, EduSAT; Date: 17 August 2011, 0712 UTC; Launch site: Yasny, Russia.
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Globalstar, Inc. announced it has taken delivery of seven additional second-generation satellites from manufacturer Thales Alenia Space.
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The U.S. Air Force said its second Lockheed Martin geosynchronous spacecraft has successfully completed acoustic testing.
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Futron Corporation, a U.S. aerospace, satellite, and telecommunications consulting firm, has released its fourth annual Space Competitiveness Index.
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Defenders of such TV talent shows such as the X Factor will always point to the fact that it gives an opportunity to people who otherwise may never have had the chance to get their name or talents out there and gives them exposure to a massive audience. I suppose I can agree with that to a point but despite what Cowell and his cronies say every week, for them it’s simply about making money, not stars.Other Posts:Teal Worldwide Mission Model Estimates 2,229 Space PayloadsPremiere Seeing Fast Take-Up of Soccer PackagesSatellite TV – Big Bang For Your Entertainment BuckWhat Makes You Think That Lead Programs Are Good For Cable TV Deals?IPSTAR Enters Malaysian MarketC2SAT Appoints Telemar Scandinavia AB Global Service PartnerIntelsat-4 off air after anomalyEuropean Media Port to use new Measat satellite

The satellite TV deals from DirecTV and Dish Network are relatively comparable – give or take a few dollars and a couple of channels. So the question is which provider delivers the best deal for you? Depending on which shows you like to watch, which one will give you the most programs for the least amount of money?
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