These governments already charge satellite operators large licensing and regulatory fees.

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Anderson told attendees that the U.S. Space Command, the agency in charge of satellite communications, has begun to craft a computer network attack strategy.

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Both satellite services are now available nationally in the U.S. The satellite services, which charge monthly subscription fees, are getting plenty of buzz among people wanting something better than the bland mediocrity that conventional radio broadcasters seem intent on serving up these days.

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According to Dish, it's the first HD DVR in the satellite industry available with no upfront charge.

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That drives up rights fees, but also makes the programming more appealing to advertisers and allows ESPN to try to charge more from cable and satellite operators.

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Unlike U.S. satellite radio services, WorldSpace doesn't charge subscription fees to most of its listeners.

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By 2000 Murdoch was in charge of News Corp's Asian satellite business, Star TV, where he appeared to find his feet.

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Mr Hardcastle, of consultants Kellogg Brown and Root, said the main recommendation was for an "area-wide" charging scheme which would use satellite technology to monitor the journeys of all motorists and charge them per mile.

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Since Mr Baker was last in charge of Sky One there has been a proliferation of satellite, digital and cable entertainment channels, including BBC Three, Channel 4's E4 and ITV2.

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The natural charge of the ionosphere may serve to provide most or all of the energy input to the satellite.

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