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Satellite Industry News

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HEADLINE:  Approval of Satellite Radio Merger Seems Near (New York Times)
STORY:  The Federal Communications Commission was on the verge of approving a merger between XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio on Wednesday night, a move that would end a nearly 18-month government review of a deal that would essentially create a monopoly in satellite radio.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies to pay $19.7 million (AP via Yahoo! News)
STORY:   A merger of the nation's only two satellite radio companies moved closer to fruition Thursday after the pair agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle a case alleging violation of federal rules.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies would pay $19 million (AP via Yahoo! News)
STORY:   The nation's two satellite radio companies say they are negotiating a $19 million payment for violating Federal Communications rules.
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HEADLINE:  FCC nearing approval of satellite radio deal (AP via Yahoo! News)
STORY:   The proposed merger of the Sirius and XM satellite radio companies appeared close to final approval Wednesday, with the sole undecided member of the Federal Communications Commission poised to support the deal if the companies settle past rules violations.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies would pay $19 million fine (Chicago Sun-Times)
STORY:  WASHINGTON---- The nation's two satellite radio companies say they are negotiating a $19 million payment for violating Federal Communications rules. The agreement is expected to lead to approval of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s $3.9 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio stations move closer to getting FCC OK for merger (Asbury Park Press)
STORY:  A merger of the nation's only two satellite radio companies moved closer to fruition today after the pair agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle a case alleging violation of federal rules.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies to pay $19.7 million (Boston Herald)
STORY:  WASHINGTON - The nation's two satellite radio companies have agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle rules violations, a move that is expected to lead to quick approval...
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies to pay $19.7 million (The Washington Times)
STORY:  The nation's two satellite radio companies have agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle rules violations, a move that is expected to lead to quick approval of their merger.
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio companies to pay $19.7 million (The Charlotte Observer)
STORY:  A merger of the nation's only two satellite radio companies moved closer to fruition Thursday after the pair agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle a case alleging violation of federal rules. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin told The Associated Press the agency had reached an agreement late Wednesday night where XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will pay $17.5 million and ...
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HEADLINE:  Satellite radio penalty expected to lead to merger approval (WAVE 3 Louisville)
STORY:  The nation's two satellite radio companies have agreed to pay nearly $20 million to settle FCC rules violations. It is expected to lead to approval of Sirius's $3.9 billion buyout of XM. The proposed merger has been under regulatory review for more than a year.
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SATCOM INDUSTRY NEWS

HEADLINE:  1st Responders Urged To Check Mobile Satcom Gear Early (SPACE.com via Yahoo! News)
STORY:   With wildfires raging on the West Coast of the United States and hurricane season approaching its busiest months, emergency workers should be checking their mobile satellite communications equipment to make sure they have adequate coverage, warns a Futron Corp. white paper.
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HEADLINE:  Wi-Sys Announces Two New High Sensitivity GPS Tracking and Timing Receivers, Launches the ... (ThomasNet)
STORY:  Ottawa, Canada. - June 30th, 2008 - Wi-Sys Communications Inc., a leading manufacturer of high performance Telematics antennas, GPS Receivers, RF modules, as well as Timing and Telematics solutions, today announced the WS5012 Magnet-mount and WS5012-E Embedded GPS Receiver + Antenna. WS5012 - Magnet or Screw Mount GPS Receiver + Antenna  WS5012-E - GPS Receiver + Antenna OEM Module "We are very ...
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HEADLINE:  1st Responders Urged To Check Mobile Satcom Gear Early (SPACE.com)
STORY:  Emergency workers should check their mobile satellite communications gear.
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HEADLINE:  SES ASTRA TechCom to Deliver Vietnamese Satellite Network Operations Centre (Broadcast Newsroom)
STORY:  BETZDORF, Luxembourg, BUSINESS WIRE -- SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), announced today that its subsidiary SES ASTRA TechCom has been selected to deliver the Network Operations Centre for the new Vietnamese satellite system VINASAT. SES ASTRA TechCom shall deliver the Network Operations Centre to Vietnam Telecom International, which operates the VINASAT-1 satellite.
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HEADLINE:  SES ASTRA TechCom to Deliver Vietnamese Satellite Network Operations Centre (Centre Daily Times)
STORY:  SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), announced today that its subsidiary SES ASTRA TechCom has been selected to deliver the Network Operations Centre for the new Vietnamese satellite system VINASAT. SES ASTRA TechCom shall deliver the Network Operations Centre to Vietnam Telecom International, which operates the VINASAT-1 satellite. The end-to-end system includes uplink and ...
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HEADLINE:  SES ASTRA TechCom to Deliver Vietnamese Satellite Network Operations Centre (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
STORY:   BETZDORF, Luxembourg----SES ASTRA, an SES company , announced today that its subsidiary SES ASTRA TechCom has been selected to deliver the Network Operations Centre for the new Vietnamese satellite system VINASAT.
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HEADLINE:  POLICE CHIEF'S SUV 'SHOT' (New York Post)
STORY:  A pellet shattered the windshield of the NYPD's highest-ranking uniformed officer and wounded his driver last night in what police believe was a random shooting on the Belt Parkway. Chief Joseph Esposito was not hurt. Esposito, 58, was riding in...
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HEADLINE:  OBIT/Globecomm Systems Announces the Passing of Its Founding President Kenneth A. Miller (Centre Daily Times)
STORY:  Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, announced today with great sadness the passing of its President Kenneth A. Miller on July 20.
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HEADLINE:  Share This Article With Planet Earth (Space War)
STORY:  Echo SatCom Ships First Navy Order Houston TX (SPX) Jul 16, 2008 Echo Satellite Communications has announced that it has shipped its first order to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for a HeliSAT3 customized Iridium repeater system.
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HEADLINE:  Echo SatCom Ships First Navy Order (Space War)
STORY:  by Staff Writers Houston TX (SPX) Jul 16, 2008 Echo Satellite Communications has announced that it has shipped its first order to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for a HeliSAT3 customized Iridium repeater system.
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