04.11.2011 12:05 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

ViaSat-1 moves into fixed orbit, aims its broadband ray gun

To advanced aliens and Europeans, ViaSat-1 is no big deal. To Americans and Canadians, however, it's their ticket to more affordable satellite broadband coverage at speeds of up to 10Mbps, as well better in-flight connectivity. The satellite's plasma thrusters have moved it into geosynchronous orbit and its payload has been switched on, so the initial service is on track to begin by Ch

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