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Archive for June, 2012

Intelsat 19 solar array likely damaged

June 26th, 2012 by

Intelsat S.A. confirmed that the south solar array on Intelsat 19 has deployed and the satellite was successfully transferred to geostationary orbit. All of the satellite’s communications antennas are now in their operational positions, and the communications payload is being tested.
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NOAA: data from new satellite implemented in record time

June 26th, 2012 by

Data flowing from a new generation of instruments onboard the Suomi NPP satellite, a joint NASA/NOAA mission, are being used in NOAA’s global numerical weather forecast system a record seven months after launch, nearly three times faster than previous missions.
Other Posts:Launch of PSLV-C15 rescheduledGuide to Satellite TVNew tentative launch date for STS-122, ColumbusLockheed Martin Corporation (Space Systems) results Q3 2010Space shuttle Atlantis lands safelyISRO plans two launches in DecemberICO Asks FCC To Modify Satellite MilestonesChina’s second lunar probe completes second braking

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White House greenlights telecoms satellite sale to Vietnam

June 26th, 2012 by

The White House has issued a Presidential Determination on Vietnam by U.S. President Barack Obama. The president’s action clears the way for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) board of directors to move forward with a US$125.8 million direct loan to Vietnam to support their purchase of a U.S.-manufactured telecommunications and television satellite.
Other Posts:Eutelsat moves W7 from Zenit to ProtonStudy: Expendable Launch Vehicle Industry Primed for Comsat ReboundGet the Best Dish TV EntertainmentChina to replace foreign, improve indigenous satellites6 Steps To Finding The Best Satellite TV Options AvailableSpaceDev’s Starsys division awarded WorldView-2 contractU.S. Government Orders Radarsat-1 DataWGS-2 pre-launch details

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Less NGA money for GeoEye

June 26th, 2012 by

The U.S. National Geospatial Agency informed GeoEye that due to limited government funding, it will not exercise the full year Enhanced View Service Level Agreement option with the company for the contract year 1 September 2012 through 31 August 2013. The NGA also proposed changing cost sharing agreements for the GeoEye-2 satellite.
Other Posts:Galileo deadline not likely to be met as firms make new demandsModernised Uragans to be launched from PlesetskAnecdotal report on drunken astronauts causes media stirCartosat-2 pre-launch detailsLockheed Martin Announces AEHF Integration MilestoneThe Big Advantage of High-Definition TV To The SubscribersWildBlue Names Adolph As CFOChina ships Mars probe to Russia

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Finding the Quality TV Aerial Installation That You Deserve

June 26th, 2012 by

The possibility of falling into a wrong decision for the TV aerial is more likely lesser if you have the right information about everything. You just have to work on becoming a smart buyer will ultimately get the best quality TV aerial installation that you deserve.Other Posts:Patent Issued To MSV For Satellite-Terrestrial Communications SystemsRaytheon completes NPP segment acceptance testingTalent Shows on Dish NetworkSpacehab unveils ARCTUS websiteTelesat Holdings Inc. results Q3 2009SpaceX conducts first five engine firing of Falcon 9Delays of the day: STP-1, NIGCOMSATNewtec, UDCast To Develop Mobile TV Distribution System

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Chinese astronauts successfully perform manual docking

June 25th, 2012 by

Three Chinese astronauts on Sunday successfully completed a manual docking between the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module, the first such attempt in China’s history of space exploration, Xinhua reported.
Other Posts:Second ProtoStar satellite lofted by ProtonJaba Networks To Market SatMax System In MexicoOndas Media Buoyed By New ResearchEutelsat board approached about stake in companyCASBAA Adds Five MembersSoyuz cleared for second Arianespace launchFirst South Korean rocket unlikely to lift off this yearSatellite TV, A Key Ingredient For a Happy Family at Home

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Hispasat, Orbital sign contract for two new Amazonas satellites

June 25th, 2012 by

Group Hispasat and Orbital Sciences Corporation have signed a contract for the construction of two new satellites, Amazonas 4A and Amazonas 4B.
Other Posts:Ukrainian DTH platform to launch on Amos 3Orbital Sciences wins NASA COTS recompetitionSES Astra enters into co-operation with Milano TeleportLandsat’s TIRS instrument completes first round of thermal vacuum testingGMES receives money for initial operationsBe Alive With the Utility of Live TVNASA selects Rapid III contractorsFive Music Documentaries to Check Out on Satellite TV

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IAI, MDA to build Amos 6

June 25th, 2012 by

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced its selection in an international tender as the supplier for the development and production of the “Amos 6″ communication satellite.
Other Posts:Intelsat 14 arrives at the CapeUnited Launch Alliance completes partnership programme with NASAThings to Remember When Choosing a Satellite TV ProviderIntelsat in joint venture to launch dedicated African satelliteAriane 5 cleared for launch of JCSAT-12, Optus-D3WorldView-2 pre-launch detailsSpace shuttle launch date setGeneral Dynamics receives order for satellite terminals

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