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AMPAC-ISP Corp., American Pacific Corporation’s wholly-owned in-space propulsion subsidiary, reported that ISP and Orbital Sciences Corporation have successfully completed the Pre-Ship Review for the Hydrazine Propulsion Module (HPM) for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite, a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the 8th in the Landsat series.
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NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, halfway to Mars, adjusted its flight path for delivery of the one-ton rover Curiosity to the surface of Mars in August.
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SES said that satellite has become the leading TV infrastructure in Europe, ahead of terrestrial and cable reception. Approximately 84 million European households have satellite (Direct-to-Home, DTH) as their primary TV reception mode, an increase of 22% over the last four years.
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A (SMATV) Satellite Master Antenna Television or (CATV) Community Access Television can go a long way in a Free to Guest atmosphere. These systems are usually referenced when a Hotel, Hospital or large multiple dwelling complex needs television service from a satellite provider like DIRECTV and DISH Network or Cable Company like Time Warner and Charter Communications. Also known as a Headend, these systems are ideal for large businesses and properties because the equipment works within the buildings own infrastructure.
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DIRECTV is an Amercian based company that was launched on June 17th 1994. The company offers satellite television service to the United States, Latin America and Caribbean. DIRECTV has lead the way throughout the years achieving the status as America’s #1 Satellite Provider.
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Rocket: Proton M/Briz M; Payload: Intelsat 22; Date: 25 March 2011, 1210 UTC; Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. After a 15 hour and 30 minute mission, the Briz M successfully released the 6,199-kg Intelsat 22 satellite into supersynchronous transfer orbit (SSTO) at a 65,000 km apogee.Other Posts:Fengyun 3A enters test serviceDigitalGlobe results Q2 2009Objectivity database used to build space object catalogueNew Dawn, Telstar 14R problems likely to trigger insurance claimsGWU Students Advocating For Satellite Radio ConsumersGeoEye successfully completes final CDR for EnhancedViewJapanese Game Shows Take Over Satellite TVIn-orbit checkout of second SBIRS HEO payload completed

North Korea said it would go ahead with its widely-criticised plan for a satellite launch and promised unspecified “counter-measures” against opponents of the operation.Other Posts:NASA cuts number of 2007 shuttle missionsChang’e 1 orbit tweaked; ESA prepares for trackingEADS (Astrium) results 2011New moon race is on after successful Kaguya launchLockheed Martin submits ORS proposalsNew GPS control segment fully operationalXM Revenues, Losses Grow In 2006Delay of the day: Falcon 1/RazakSAT

Engineers at EADS Astrium have de-orbited the 5,700-kg Russian Ekspress AM4 down on 25 March in a targeted re-entry. The communications satellite burned up over the north Pacific.Other Posts:Satellite Finders – Choosing the Correct Satellite Signal Strength MeterLoral Space & Communications Inc. results 2009Delta II Heavy launches gamma-ray satelliteFive Ways Satellite TV is Superior to CableTDRS 1 to be moved to graveyard orbitWGS-4 encapsulated in payload fairingNDS Sees Healthy Revenue and Profits BoostOHO-1 satellite to be launched by Arianespace