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GateHouse A/S Astutely Gets SDR Communicating Using Inmarsat BGAN  - November 20, 2009 - GateHouse A/S, Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (Spectrum) and Inmarsat will be demo'ing a Software Defined Radio (SDR) implementation of a BGAN terminal at SDR’09 from December 1-4 in Washington DC. . . Full Story

Iridium Is NEXT To Host Multi-Agencies' Payloads  - November 20, 2009 - Iridium Communications Inc.'s [Nasdaq:IRDM] results indicate success in numerous technical studies while working with independent technology partners, that demonstrate the feasibility of hosting Earth observation and remote sensing payloads on its planned/proposed next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. . . Full Story

ESA's SMOS Makes MIRAS Move   - November 20, 2009 - The MIRAS instrument on ESA's SMOS satellite, launched earlier this month, has been switched on and is operating normally. . . Full Story

NSR Sees 180+ EO Sats Launched Over Next Decade  - November 20, 2009 - According to NSR's new report, Global Satellite-Based Earth Observation (EO), the EO industry is in the midst of a significant growth phase slated to generate revenues for many segments of the satellite industry. . . Full Story

digiGO! — The Digital (R)Evolution™ — THQ Wireless Sets Up iTunes For X-Wing Action  - November 20, 2009 - THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., (NASDAQ:THQI) announced Star Wars™: Trench Run is now available for download globally on iTunes. . . Full Story

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope — Mystery Bulges In Spiral Galaxies  - November 18, 2009 - Just as many people are surprised to find themselves packing on unexplained weight around the middle, astronomers find the evolution of bulges in the centres of spiral galaxies puzzling. . . Full Story

Where's The Beef? COBE Has 20 Years Worth...  - November 18, 2009 - NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on November 18, 1989, and revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos. . . Full Story

ABI Research Rules On RFID  - November 18, 2009 - RFID (radio frequency identification) is being used or trialed in a variety of industries. . . Full Story

A Challenging Year For Broadcasting Manufacturers (SatBroadcasting™)  - November 18, 2009 - 2009 has been a very challenging year for the broadcast and media technology industry but as the global economic situation starts to ease, so suppliers start to regain some confidence in the market going forward. . . Full Story

RRsat Makes The Grade 3x For WTA  - November 17, 2009 - RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST has been included by the World Teleport Association in all three of that organization's list of Top Teleport Operators for 2009: the Global Top Twenty, the Independent Top Twenty, and the Fast Twenty. . . Full Story

RapidEye Gets ENVIous  - November 17, 2009 - RapidEye announces ENVI 4.7, the latest release of ENVI software from ITT Visual Information Solutions, now supports RapidEye levels 1B and 3A data products. . . Full Story

CET Teleport Experiences Growth + Gains 4 In WTA Rankings  - November 17, 2009 - 2009 has seen the CET Teleport growing its portfolio of services and this has been reflected in its improved position in the annual World Teleport Association (WTA) top twenty categories. . . Full Story

NASA's Wise Is A Chilly Observer  - November 17, 2009 - Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or Wise, is chilled out, sporting a sunshade and getting ready to roll. . . Full Story

NAB Nabs NetExecs For 2010 Show (SatBroadcasting)  - November 17, 2009 - The affiliate boards of directors for ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX Television, along with representatives from the full FOX affiliate association, will once again hold meetings during the NAB Show. . . Full Story

Eutelsat + ABS Sats To SpaceSit Simultaneously   - November 16, 2009 - Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) have executed a strategic agreement for commercial cooperation at the 75 degrees East orbital location. . . Full Story

NASA's Atlantis Launch — Text Book Perfect, Goose Bumps Included Free  - November 16, 2009 - Each launch of the Atlantis takes the U.S. one step closer to the end of the U.S. space shuttle program that will be retired in 2010. . . Full Story

Goodrich SWIR Camera Determines Water On Moon! (Not Cheese)  - November 16, 2009 - Many companies' contributions together led to the most successful NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) mission to search for water on the Moon. . . Full Story

SIRIUS XM Radio... Moving On Out... (SatBroadcasting™)  - November 16, 2009 - Gary Parsons has resigned as a director and Chairman of SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI). The company's Board of Directors has appointed Eddy W. Hartenstein, an independent director, to serve as non-executive Chairman. . . Full Story

Stratos Global's Trio Of New Services  - November 16, 2009 - Stratos Global Corporation has expanded its line of Stratos MobileLink fixed-to-mobile calling services. . . Full Story

Global Satellite USA's Single Digital Comms Solution  - November 16, 2009 - Global Satellite USA has launched the first digital voice and data solution customized for a commercial boat or offshore application. . . Full Story