China's 1st recoverable experiment
China's 1st recoverable experiment satellite to be launched next year (People's Daily)
China's first recoverable experiment satellite, specially designed for scientific experiment, will be launched in the fall next year, it is learned by reporter Wu Weizheng from China Academy of Sciences on May 29. It is named as "2006 Recoverable Scientific Experiment Satellite''. With the exception of the re-entry module for the experiment of agricultural breeding the orbital module will be used
Cholayil Sanjeevanam to start satellite centres in Chennai (PharmaBiz)
Cholayil Sanjeevanam, a modern nature cure multiplex, set up by the Chennai-based Cholayil group, is setting up satellite centres in Chennai to augment its services and products. Cholayil Group is the manufacturer of the well-known ayurvedic soap, Medimix.
Gambling Via Satellite Proposed (Rolling Good Times)
INDIANAPOLIS — As reported by the Kentucky Courier-Journal: "A company that has patented a way to make casino-style gambling available via satellite is courting Indiana and its riverboats as the hosts of its games, promising millions of dollars in state revenue.
Toshiba Satellite A75 Review (pics, specs) (Notebook Review)
I bought the Toshiba Satellite A75 notebook computer for school and other applications as well as gaming. Most people would agree that I should have gone for a Pentium M if I am going to be transporting it to class and could take advantage of the better battery life. I probably would have if I didn't get such a good deal on this one. I snagged it for about $600 less than retail from where I
Satellite TV: It's prime time to hit the road (Detroit News)
At last, road warriors and channel surfers can live in harmony.
Mobile Satellite Firm Satcom Plans June IPO In London (Cellular-News.com)
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Mobile satellite services operator Satcom Group Holdings PLC said Monday it is seeking a listing on London's Alternative Investment Market in June and is planning to complete at least one acquisition before the end of 2005.
Kalam asks for using satellite technology for quake prediction (Outlook India)
President A P J Abdul Kalam today said information technology, including satellite communication should be used for prediction of earthquakes and asked Iceland to take help of Indian satellites for disaster management for both countries.
INTERVIEW: NZ Sky TV Hunting For Back-Up Satellite (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)–Sky Network Television Ltd. (SKY.NZ) hopes to this week announce a deal which will ensure that its service faces minimal disruption if its current satellite, which is now running on a back-up processor, fully fails.
Kalam asks for using satellite technology for quake prediction (Press Trust of India)
Reykjavik, May 30 (PTI) President A P J Abdul Kalam today said information technology, including satellite communication should be used for prediction of earthquakes and asked Iceland to take help of Indian satellites for disaster management for both countries.
INTERVIEW: NZ Sky TV Hunting For Back-Up Satellite (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
INTERVIEW: NZ Sky TV Hunting For Back-Up Satellite By Paula Oliver Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)–Sky Network Television Ltd. ((NZX: SKY.nz) ) hopes to this week announce a deal which will ensure that its service faces minimal disruption if its current satellite, which is now running on a back-up processor, fully fails. The New Zealand-based pay television operator has been