Alcatel to build U.S. telecom satellite
Apr 25, 2006 |
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Alcatel has received a contract for assembly of a new telecom satellite for U.S. operators SES AMERICOM that will begin service in 2008.
NASA: Discovery launch on schedule
Apr 25, 2006 |
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NASA officials say the scheduled launch of the shuttle Discovery is still expected in July, despite several accidents and technical problems.
New instrument for atmospheric research
Apr 25, 2006 |
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An advanced laser-based instrument to help research into climate change is being developed for one of the world’s leading atmospheric research aircraft.
Illinois funds $10M in stem cell research
Apr 25, 2006 |
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The state of Illinois is funding $10 million in controversial stem cell research involving heart disease, cancer and other serious diseases.
In Brief: Motorola, Incognito in VTR GlobalCom deal
Apr 25, 2006 |
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Motorola and Incognito Software will work together to provide an Internet and multimedia management system for Chile's VTR GlobalCom.
New Net mapping tool helps truckers
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Truckers now get help with conserving energy via the Internet. A new Internet-based mapping system is helping truckers find truck stops with idle-reduction facilities in order to help cut fuel use while reducing air emissions.
In Brief: Britain awards spectrum licenses to 12 companies
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Britain's Office of Communications said 12 companies have been provisionally awarded wireless telegraphy licenses.
In Brief: Wi-LAN sells antenna unit to Indian firm
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Canada's Wi-LAN said Tuesday it had finalized the sale of its wireless antenna manufacturing unit to India's Kavveri Telecom for just under $2 million.
In Brief: American Cellular picks up Texas spectrum
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American Cellular Corp. has agreed to buy wireless assets and spectrum in four Texas counties for $25 million, it was announced Tuesday.
Satellite telescope control system created
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Engineers at Public University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, have completed work on an automatic control system for Darwin-type satellite telescopes.
