Katie Couric is saying goodbye to'Today'(AP)AP - Longtime NBC"Today"show host Katie Couric has opened her final day as co-host saying she's happy, sad and"completely out of control."Wounded CBS Iraq reporter still in intensive care (Reuters)Reuters - Wounded CBS Iraq correspondent Kimberly Dozier is likely to spend at least several […]

Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) Awarded Two New U.S. Patents (SYS-CON Media)Mobile Satellite Ventures, LP (MSV) announced today that the United States Patent Office has awarded the company two more patents to bolster its extensive ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) patent portfolio. This award brings the number of patents to eleven total U.S. ATC patents issued recently […]

Satellite firms compete for contracts (World Peace Herald)WASHINGTON — When the going gets tough on Earth, it's time to switch up to the satellite.SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference (Boursorama)NEW YORK, May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that David Frear, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial […]

An Explosive"Lost"Finale (E! Online)E! Online - As the second season of Lost concluded in a brain-bending two-hour finale Wednesday, viewers found answers to some of their questions while others were left unresolved.NBC first to revamp new schedule (Reuters)Reuters - NBC, struggling […]

ND SatCom Introduces New 2.4m Multi-band Transportable Satellite Ground Terminal (SpaceDaily)by Staff Writers Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2006 ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communications network solutions, will be introducing a new and revolutionary 2.4m multi-band transportable satellite ground terminal, the MTT2400, at the Eurosatory trade show, […]

Victoria Principal Back on the Market (E! Online)E! Online - Dallas may be long over, but Victoria Principal still has plenty of drama in her life.Couric leaving'Today'after 15 years (AP)AP - Millions of Americans can scarcely remember a weekday where Katie Couric wasn't […]

Couric leaving'Today'after 15 years (AP)AP - Millions of Americans can scarcely remember a weekday where Katie Couric wasn't a part of their morning routine. Maybe the "Today" show was on in the background when they gathered their homework for school. Later, she was there when they gulped a quick cup […]

Submerged Russian sub launches satellite (SpaceDaily)by Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) May 26, 2006 Russia on Friday put into orbit a satellite carried by a converted ballistic missile launched from a submerged nuclear submarine, the Russian navy said.Regulators approve satellite takeover (The Royal Gazette)WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) – Intelsat Ltd., the world’s second- biggest satellite operator, won US […]

Inmarsat eyes Oman market for satellite-based mobile services (Zawya)Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile communications, is looking to develop its distribution base in the Sultanate with a view to strengthening the uptake of its satellite-based telecommunications services.Launch Of Weather-Tracking Satellite Successful (The Aero-News Network)The 45th Space Wing supported the successful launch of the NASA […]

NBC first to revamp new schedule (Reuters)Reuters - NBC, struggling to make way for new fall shows as it finishes the TV season dead last in the ratings, made sweeping changes on Thursday to a prime-time lineup it unveiled to advertisers just last week.Christian Brando fined for […]

Earthquake research satellite launched into orbit (Spaceflight Now)Using a Russian Navy strategic submarine and a converted ballistic missile, a small research satellite was launched into orbit Friday on a mission to aid in the potential development of earthquake forecasts from space.Russia launches earthquake studies satellite (Spacetoday.net)A missile launched from a Russian submarine placed an earthquake […]

Bonds documentary series strikes out on ESPN (Reuters)Reuters - A documentary TV series about baseball slugger Barry Bonds struck out with viewers as his quest to surpass Babe Ruth's lifetime home-run tally dragged on, and ESPN said on Friday it was pulling the program off the […]

Launch Of Weather-Tracking Satellite Successful (The Aero-News Network)The 45th Space Wing supported the successful launch of the NASA GOES-N, a weather satellite launched on a Delta IV booster May 24 from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.Thaicom 5 satellite successfully launched into orbit (MCOT)NONTHABURI, May 28 (TNA) - Shin Satellite Public […]

Earthquake research satellite launched into orbit (Spaceflight Now)Using a Russian Navy strategic submarine and a converted ballistic missile, a small research satellite was launched into orbit Friday on a mission to aid in the potential development of earthquake forecasts from space.

Cable series lure Lawson, O'Loughlin (Reuters)Reuters - Maggie Lawson has been named a regular on USA Network's upcoming series"Psych."A Taylor Made"Idol"Finale (E! Online)E! Online - Taylor Hicks was named the next American Idol Wednesday, capping off a two-hour season […]

NASA Launches Satellite to Monitor Climate (Los Angeles Times)After months of delay, NASA launched a weather satellite this week that will allow forecasters to better pinpoint severe storms and investigate world climate change.Kentucky to launch state satellite (PhysOrg)Kentucky's state universities are planning to launch the first state satellite next year.DigitalGlobe's European Partner to Supply Satellite […]

Cable series lure Lawson, O'Loughlin (Reuters)Reuters - Maggie Lawson has been named a regular on USA Network's upcoming series"Psych."NBC Shuffles"Studio 60"(E! Online)E! Online - Medium is missing, Law & Order has been Kidnapped, and Matthew Perry's new drama has been dealt to Mondays. Has NBC […]

Actor Kevin Dillon becomes a father (AP)AP - Kevin Dillon has a new addition to his personal entourage."Desperate Housewives"Shows Its Slip (E! Online)E! Online - Desperate Housewives' sophomore slump was real, if more like a sophomore slip.Turner Classics offers new"Take"on originals […]

'Idol'finale draws 36 millionReality TV: Morning Ratings Flash - Rick Kissell — The Fox phenomenon"American Idol"drew roughly 36 million viewers for its two-hour finale Wednesday night, a sizable jump over last year and the second most-watched"Idol"conclusion to date, behind the 2003 wrap.

Smithsonian reveals Showtime contract (AP)AP - The Smithsonian Institution has given U.S. lawmakers a copy of its semi-exclusive television contract with Showtime Networks Inc.— a deal criticized by researchers, filmmakers and others.Christian Brando fined for court behavior (AP)AP - Christian Brando, held in contempt of […]