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Archive for March 23rd, 2012

Third European transport vehicle launched to ISS

March 23rd, 2012 by

Rocket: Ariane 5 ES; Payload: ATV 3 “Edoardo Amaldi”; Date: 23 March 2012, 0434 UTC; Launch site: Kourou, French Guiana. The Automated Transfer Vehicle, the most complex spacecraft ever produced in Europe, is now en route to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. It will also reboost the station’s orbit while it is attached for about five months.
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Germany to increase stake in EADS

March 23rd, 2012 by

Germany plans to boost its stake in European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. by up to 12% by purchasing shares owned by Daimler AG and possibly the Dedalus consortium, Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing sources close to the government.
Other Posts:TAS to prepare Inmarsat’s EuropaSatGMV signs Galileo contracts worth over EUR40 millionU.S. Performance Boosts Pace ProfitsCelebrity Beach Bowl in DIRECTVDish Network – First Among EqualsPress review: 1 April 2008Intelsat’s bid for ProtoStar I winsSkyWave SureLinx Wireless Controller Approved By Inmarsat

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NSTPL selects Intelsat 902 for ‘Headend in the Sky’

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Intelsat S.A. and Jain TV Group’s Noida Software Technology Park Limited (NSTPL), an Indian provider of satellite broadcast infrastructure services, announced the selection of Intelsat to provide satellite capacity for a new digital cable television distribution platform for India.
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NSR: hosted payload proposition remains viable over the long term

March 23rd, 2012 by

NSR has released its newest market survey and forecast report: “Hosted Payloads on Commercial Satellites, 2nd Edition.” The report provides an in-depth overview of demand trends for military and civil government requirements for creative solutions that address Communications and Earth Observation/Science missions, as well as the emergence of private enterprise risk-taking.
Other Posts:ISRO orders Ariane launches; renews contract with AstriumSpacenet Names Kittson For Expanded Government Services EffortsGAO: problems with new U.S. polar orbit weather satellites continueTelesat to control MSV’s new satellitesIndustry Canada Plans Satellite Licensing InitiativeGSS moves Yamal Mission Control CentreTerreStar-1 may be further delayed‘Principality of Sealand’ plans Internet satellite with Russian help

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Global 3D Technology, Products & Applications Market to be worth $227.27 Billion by 2016

March 23rd, 2012 by me

Dallas, Tx. March 23, 2012–According to a new market research report from MarketsandMarkets, Global 3D technology-products and applications market is expected to reach $227.27 billion by 2016, at an estimated CAGR of 15.81%. North America is holding a leadership position in total 3D technology market followed by Europe and APAC. In rest of the world (ROW) markets, the Middle East and Africa are the largest contributors.
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Best Satellite TV Service – Dish Network TV Compared To DIRECTV

March 23rd, 2012 by

If you want the best satellite television service, you want a company that gives the best variety of programs, the best equipment, the best customer support, along with the best deal. This is an overview of Dish Network TV and DIRECTV to help you to decide for yourself which is the ideal satellite television provider for you.
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