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Archive for April 11th, 2012

NASA to fly atomic clock to improve space navigation

April 11th, 2012 by

NASA is preparing to fly a Deep Space Atomic Clock, or DSAC, demonstration that will enable a spacecraft to calculate its own timing and navigation data in real time.Other Posts:MDA hands over RapidEye systemInternet Television: Does DISH Network Have the Upper Hand?NSR: satellite broadband experiences dynamic growthESA hands over keys to Soyuz launch siteISRO Forms Committee To Review GSLV FailureTac Sat-3 completes experimental mission, becomes operationalSatellite Dish Television – What You Should KnowRSCC receives insurance for Ekspress AM4 total loss

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Tests on first two Galileo satellites completed at Fucino Space Centre

April 11th, 2012 by

As part of the activities to bring the European satellite system, Galileo, to full operational capacity, performance verification tests on the first two operational satellites launched on 21 October 2011, have been successfully completed at Telespazio’s Space Centre in Fucino.Other Posts:Delays of the day: Kizuna, Chandrayaan 1Khrunichev to tackle QC problems with ‘quality initiative’Camera Crews in IsraelFrequency Electronics to provide more parts for military comsatsProspects For Commercial Launch Industry Looking More StableTurner to distribute cable channels via EutelsatEU to rule on S-band spectrumEchoStar completes Hughes acquisition

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Newtec demonstrates 310 Mbps over a 36 MHz Yahsat transponder

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In what could be considered a ‘world record’ Newtec has demonstrated a 310 Mbps transport over a 36 Mhz transponder. Tests and validations were carried out using existing antennae and power infrastructure on Yahsat’s Y1A.Other Posts:RRSat Post Record Quarter For Revenues, Net IncomeVizada leases more capacity on W7Digital Signage – Why Going With the Flow Makes a Lot of SenseMDA provides continued support for international space stationRussia’s Teleport-Services To Use Gilat’s Skyedge Broadband For University SystemHarmonic Introduces New EncoderJuno’s journey to Jupiter has startedWeighing Your Options With Cable Television and Satellite Television Providers

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