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The U.S. Army new nano-satellites: The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command received the first batch of new nano-satellites on the 28th of April. The SMDC-ONE satellites each weigh less than 10 pounds and are about 10×10x32 centimeters or approximately 4×4x13 inches in size. First satellite will be placed on low Earth orbit in 2009, remaining seven at a later date. Demonstration of usage will be held at USASMDC/ARSTRAT on Redstone Arsenal. ...
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Thuraya SG-2520

World’s First Satellite Smartphone

This sleek and stylish satellite phone combines satellite, tri-band GSM and GPS, with built-in GPRS, MMS and JAVA features. The GPRS feature allows an always-on access to internet. Users will be able to download and upload information using GPRS capabilities in the Thuraya satellite network anywhere in the coverage area, as well as on the GSM mode.

Additionally, the new satellite phone has high-end GSM features such as a built-in camera, video, a high resolution color screen and a multi-language support.

System
Thuraya, tri-band GSM (900, 1800 and 1900 MHz)

Enhanced GPS Services

GPRS Capabilities
Downstream up to 60Kbps
Upstream up to 15 Kbps

Fax and Data at to 9.6 Kbps (CSD)

Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email

Polyphonic ringtones

Phone Memory
Built-in 32 MB
SD-card memory slot

Connectivity
USB, Bluetooth, Infrared

Operating System – Windows CE

Weight
180 g

Display
262,000 colors

Resolution
128 x 128 pixels (1.5 inch)

Battery Time
Talk time up to 2.4 hrs
Standby up to 50 hrs

Language Support
English, Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Turkish

Thuraya SG 2520 video from YouTube