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Satellite Services to Provide Space Shuttle Video Feeds and Digitally-Enhanced NASA TV

Overview NASA will utilize AGS' satellite services via Marshall, to provide Space Shuttle video feeds during pre-launch, launch and re-entry. AGS will also broadcast NASA TV, which is transitioning from one analog channel to multiple digital channels. NASA uses the video feeds and TV broadcasts for ongoing scientific analysis, educational initiatives and distribution to news media outlets.

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PublisherAmericom Government Services File FormatPDF
Date PublishedMarch 2004 Downloads270
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Advanced Payload Architectures for Future Telecommunication Satellites

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New Opportunities for Satellites in Telecommunication Systems

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Burst Timing Synchronization for OFDM - Based LEO and MEO Wideband Mobile Satellite Systems

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Virtual Teamwork: Collaborative Computing at British Petroleum

British Petroleum (BP) has implemented a collaborative computing environment linking a variety of employees at offices, exploration, and production sites around the world. SAIC led the technology design, piloted the...

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