Wednesday, May 9, 2007

NSS-8 Launch Failure

The launch of NSS-8 state of the art satellite from Sea Launch pad on Pacific Ocean ended in complete failure as Zenit-3SL launch vehicle exploded at start.

The NSS-8 Ku- and C-band satellite for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent was originally destined to replace old NSS-703 at 57º East.

The total loss of the satellite means that NSS-703 will now remain at its original position until early 2009 when currently in construction NNS-9 replaces NSS-5 at 177° West and the latter can be relocated to 57º East...

Watch The Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JJQO-WBJBY

Satellite & Broadband Expo 2007 West

What started as Satellite Expo in Memphis, Tennessee has now grown to one of the most respected industry events in the nation. The trade show, started as a vision has turned into a universal event, drawing exhibitors and attendees from around the world. In 2007 Satellite Expo became Satellite & Broadband Expo to fully describe the offerings at the show. Now the SBE makes the largest transition to date.

At the request of both exhibitors and attendees, SBE will now be held twice per year. The regular Spring show will be held in Atlanta, GA April 18-21 at the Georgia International Convention Center. October 17- 20 will find satellite retailers and technicians converging on the beautiful Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada for the first annual SBE 2007 West show.

The SBE West show will be like the East coast show in the fact our attendees, the retailers and technicians will always be our guests of honor. Exhibitors come from around the world to present their products directly to those with the decision making power. SBE 2007 West is not a show of employees and trainees, SBE 2007 West is a show for owners, independent contractors, some of the most skilled technicians in the communications industry. We welcome everyone to SBE 2007 West, we also welcome you to the future of the satellite and broadband industry.

For more information visit http://www.sbe07.com/west/index.html

Sirius Radios Won’t Be Obsolete After Merger

SIRIUS Satellite Radio, which recently announced plans to merge with XM Satellite Radio, has issued a guarantee to its more than 12 million listeners that existing radios will not become obsolete if the merger is approved.

SIRIUS unleashed a national print and retail advertising campaign, which sets forth the "SIRIUS Guarantee" in national and metropolitan publications. The guarantee says clearly that no SIRIUS radios will become obsolete as a result of a merger with XM. SIRIUS has millions of radios in the market, including many that are built into the vehicles manufactured by its automakers.

Customers who sign up now for SIRIUS will have their subscription rate honored by the merged company. As a merged company, SIRIUS expects to be able to offer even more flexibility in subscriptions and programming selection.