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In-flight connectivity provider Gogo and SES have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the goal of bringing high-speed, satellite-delivered Internet access to passengers aboard commercial airliners.

Digital Video Recorders (DVR) are nothing new but it’s good to know that providers continue to innovate and integrate their products. Traditionally, a DVR is generally known as a large bulky set-top box that sounds like an old desktop computer. It can store all your favorite movie and TV shows. Recent breakthroughs have made technology more advanced allowing manufacturers to produce more efficient and attractive models by bringing new technology into the product.Other Posts:Raytheon to pursue Ares I avionics contractVinasat-2 planned for launch in 2012SS/L receives new satellite contractWISE sheds instrument coverArianespace to launch ABS-2 in 2013Intelsat 18 completes in-orbit testingBack in business: Proton M/Briz M launches Hotbird 8Hughes Wins Multiple Contracts From Thuraya

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The launch of the NROL-38 mission aboard an Atlas V from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been delayed owing to a technical problem with the rocket.Other Posts:Saab Space to supply antennas for MSV satellitesOfcom decides on cancellation of ICO-P assignmentsAtlas V lifts off with new early warning satelliteDirecTV To Deliver Local HD Programming In 67 Markets by Year EndYahLive, Etisalat partner on satellite uplink servicesExpedition 24 crew lands safelyAriane 5 launch with Astra 3B and COMSATBw-2 postponed againThe Power of Pay-Per-View Attraction To Cable TV Subscribers

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force announced the successful de-orbit and landing of the second X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.Other Posts:Design of Indian navigation satellites completedStill more than two months until next Ariane 5 launchAEHF-1 expected to reach orbital slot in late OctoberSpaceX guerilla marketing?Iridium opens Alaska gatewayMilitary finds NLZSAT capacity too expensive, reportFor the first time, ILS launches two satellites at onceSpaceDev’s Dream Chaser may launch on Atlas V

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Telesat announced the start of commercial service on its new Nimiq 6 satellite.
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Three new satellite concepts are vying to be chosen as ESA’s seventh Earth Explorer mission. In preparation for selection next year, a series of reports has been published presenting the scientific and technical ambition of each mission.
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