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Eutelsat Loses Three Years on W5

[Satellite Today 09-04-08] Eutelsat‘s W5 satellite, which suffered problems in mid-June, could have its operational life reduced by nearly three years, the operator announced Sept. 3.     Eutelsat and satellite...
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Ball Begins Integration of WorldView-2

[Satellite Today 09-03-08] Ball Aerospace has begun integration of the completed imaging instrument for the WorldView-2 commercial imaging satellite being built for DigitalGlobe, Ball announced Sept. 3.     WorldView-2 is...
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GTV Gains Further Financing

[Satellite Today 09-03-08] Gateway Broadcast Services has secured further financing as it looks to build its satellite pay-TV business, GTV, in sub-Saharan Africa.      Gateway Broadcast Services, a subsidiary of...
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MTV Joins GlobeCast On Eurobird 9

[Satellite Today 09-02-08] MTV acquired a second transponder on Eutelsat’s Eurobird 9 satellite after calling on GlobeCast to provide distribution and capacity for MTV Portugal, MTV announced Sept. 2.    ...