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EU picks two operators for satellite services to remote areas

Technology / Telecom

created May 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The European Commission announced on Thursday that Inmarsat Ventures and Solaris Mobile had been chosen to beam high-speed Internet services to rural and remote areas in Europe not connected to existing networks.


Satellite4All: new technology promises cheap satellite triple-play

Satellite4All: new technology promises cheap satellite triple-play

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 04, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (14) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Technology developed by European researchers promises to dramatically lower the costs of satellite bandwidth, potentially bridging the digital divide and enabling satellites to deliver TV, ...





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China launches gps satellite: report

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

China launched a navigational satellite, the nation's space administration reported, the second in a series of up to 30 orbiters to comprise a global positioning network.


Dish, 46 states settle deceptive practices charges

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Dish Network is paying nearly $6 million to settle charges that it improperly marketed, promoted and sold its products and services.


AT&T to sell satellite phone from TerreStar

AT&T to sell satellite phone from TerreStar

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

(AP) -- AT&T Inc. plans to sell a satellite phone from TerreStar Corp. that can place calls even in the deep wilderness or at sea, the carrier said Wednesday.


Europe's Spaceport Ariane 5 rocket gets launched in Kourou, French Guyana

Ariane 5 places Japan, Australia satellites in orbit

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Aug 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

An Ariane 5 rocket successfully placed communications satellites into geostationary orbit on Friday for Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Australian operator Optus, according to Arianespace.


Hylas payload shipped to India

Hylas payload shipped to India

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hylas, a flexible, broadband Ka-band satellite, is steadily moving towards completion. The communications payload has been shipped from England to India for integration with the platform, ...


China launches navigation satellite

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 14, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China Saturday announced the launch of its "Compass" navigation satellite which will begin service next year.


Improving internet access on the move

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 08, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The on-board entertainment and internet access enjoyed by train passengers could soon be transformed by new technology developed at the University of York.


Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbit

Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbit

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jun 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O, soared into space today after a successful launch from Space Launch Complex 37 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station ...


In Brief: S. Korea to launch comm satellite Aug. 10

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created Jun 28, 2006 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 0

South Korea plans to launch a communications satellite in August that will be used by both the military and civilian sectors.


Artist's impression of Artemis

Artemis provides communications for Jules Verne ATV

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Mar 14, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

ESA's Artemis data relay satellite, controlled from Fucino (Italy) and with its mission control centre and Earth terminal located at Redu (Belgium), is providing communications between the Jules Verne ATV ...



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