"… tagon network called the Global Broadcasting Service (GBS), a new military satellite system begun in 1996. The system was designed to "provide efficient, direc …"

"… a imagery and video of critical information." It uses commercial broadcast satellite technology. But it was not originally intended to use ordinary commercial …"

"… chnology. But it was not originally intended to use ordinary commercial TV satellites.Military communications experts say that after Sept. 11, operation Enduri …"

"… on Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan quickly occupied all available military satellite capacity, forcing the U.S. to purchase new channels for other operations � …"

"… to combine civil and military meteorological programs into one massive new satellite system has been complicated by structural failures, delays, and cost overr …"

"… c and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — is supposed to launch four new satellites to replace an aging set that provide data to weather forecasters, climato …"

"… the program in June 2006; as part of that restructuring, the number of new satellites envisioned was reduced from six to four. The Department of Commerce Inspe …"

"… monitoring for the new program, which led to a reduction in the number of satellites and sensors that will monitor the climate. NPOESS has taken steps to miti …"

"… match or best its neighbor to the South, which has been trying to launch a satellite into space for the past three years (so far without success). Of course, a …"

"… hree years (so far without success). Of course, any rocket that can loft a satellite can also lift a nuclear warhead, if the warhead is small enough and design …"

"… head is small enough and designed to withstand the stress. South Korea’s satellite-launching efforts — which have been supported by Russia over quiet U.S. …"