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Archive for October, 2011

Lockheed Martin Corporation (Space Systems) results Q3 2011

October 28th, 2011 by

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2011.Other Posts:Hispasat plans IPO by year-endSES Americom’s AMC-14 satellite slated for launch on 15 MarchBall Aerospace develops flight computers for new launch vehiclesThe Many Benefits of Satellite TelevisionAriane 5′s sixth launch of 2010 slips back seven daysStratos Deploys Maritime Communications SystemSatellite Installers – Attributes of a Great Installation CompanyBoeing GPS Ground Station Test Validates Ability to Command GPS Fleet

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Astrium delivers Arabsat-5C satellite in orbit

October 27th, 2011 by

The Arabsat-5C satellite has been handed over to Arabsat by Astrium as part of the in-orbit delivery contract. In less than a week, Arabsat-5C is the third satellite based on Astrium’s Eurostar E3000 platform to enter commercial service.Other Posts:Frequency Electronics acquires interest in Elcom TechnologiesIntelsat, SES World Skies provide capacity for relief efforts in HaitiTelstar 11N pre-launch detailsLoral Receives Contract From Chilean Telecommunications CompanyRussia’s year-end GLONASS launch successfulSatellite TV Is the Perfect Gift for Senior CitizensTroubles with Galileo just won’t stopThales Alenia Space to supply new version of EGNOS to ESA

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U.S. satellites hacked?

October 27th, 2011 by

Unknown hackers have interfered with two U.S. government satellites in 2007 and 2008, according to a report from a congressional committee due to be released next month.Other Posts:Cerona Adds To Board Of DirectorsCatch Betty White’s SNL Rerun on Satellite TVNOAA-N Prime launch delayed 24 more hoursORS-1 declared operationalWhen to Utilize the HD DVR Function on Your TVIntelsat names new Senior Vice President of MarketingBoeing (Integrated Defense Systems) results Q2 2007TerreStar Europe’s application for S-band spectrum accepted

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Intelsat announces capacity agreements with Turner Broadcasting

October 27th, 2011 by

Intelsat S.A. announced capacity agreements with Turner Broadcasting on two Intelsat satellites.Other Posts:Sitcoms That Span the Decades Are on Satellite TVSeveral Kinds of Shows You Can Watch on Satellite TVFASTSAT to launch on Minotaur IVOHB to build eight Galileo satellites – sourcesSatellite Television is a Great Gift Idea For AnyoneAriane 5 Mission Set For March 10Next shuttle launch on 13 June“Band of Brothers” The Sequel – HBO Rolls Out “The Pacific” For Satellite TV

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Vega arrives at French Guiana in preparation for its 26 January inaugural launch

October 26th, 2011 by

The first lightweight Vega was delivered to the Spaceport today, with this latest member of Arianespace’s expanded launcher family arriving only days after the service entry of its other new vehicle – the medium-lift Soyuz.Other Posts:Laugh Out Loud With “Party Down” on Satellite TVSouth African satellite to travel to Russia next weekDeciding Between Cable and Satellite Internet – A GuideFirst MUOS propulsion subsystem deliveredAlcatel-Lucent transfers satellite shareholdings to ThalesDARPA concludes review of Falcon HTV-2 flight anomalyCME takes transponder at 31.5 degrees EastTsSKB launch plans 2012/13

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China to launch unmanned space-docking craft next month

October 26th, 2011 by

China in November plans to launch its first spacecraft capable of docking with a module it put into orbit last month.Other Posts:The Real Deal on Satellite TV Versus CableEMS Technologies, Inc. results Q3 2008Delayed Indian weather satellites now expected to launch 2008Thales Alenia Space to provide Amos 4 ground mission segmentLatest GLONASS satellite commences operationsNDS, SES Americom Combine To Offer New NDS Synamedia Metro IPTV Middleware To U.S. TelcosAGS’ Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload passes CDRDigital TV – Its All About Technology

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AEHF-1 reaches geostationary orbit after 14 months

October 26th, 2011 by

The U.S. Air Force’s first Advanced Extremely High Frequency military communications satellite completed a 14-month journey to reach its intended operational position in geosynchronous orbit on 24 October.Other Posts:Intelsat extends contract with ViewsatLoral Space & Communications Inc. results Q2 2006The Dish Network Satellite TV System Vs Cable TVReasons to Switch From Cable to Satellite TV This SummerSTEREO spacecraft complete lunar swing-byChina Plans Launch Of Sinosat-3 In May 2007Satellite TV Channels Uninterested in Kennedys MiniseriesAstrium, ScanEx sign exclusive partnership for SPOT 6 & 7 imaging

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (Aerospace Systems) results Q3 2011

October 26th, 2011 by

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2011.Other Posts:Find Tempting Travel Programming on Your Satellite TVProton M lifts off with AsiaSat 5 (part I)Search for MGS continues, now with European helpBall Aerospace to ship WISE spacecraftMars Reconnaissance Orbiter camera concern resolvedAbertis Exec Discusses Possible Hispasat DealMeasat plans another satelliteLockheed receives AEHF contract modification

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