9 September 2007
Satcoms
Blue Star Chooses
Stratos Solution for Private Crew Communications
Globecomm Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts from
Various US Government Agencies Valued at US$ 5.8 Million
Hughes Supplies Broadband Satellite System to
Iskra
Mackay Communications Will Offer
KVH's TracPhone V7 as Its Exclusive VSAT Solution
MIJET Broadband Antenna System for In-Flight
Applications Achieves Record Performance During Flight
More Than 200 SkyRAY Antenna Subsystems Sold
World-wide
SES Astra Starts Roll-Out of
"Astra2Connect" in Ireland
TerreStar
Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Its Next Generation All-IP Network
T-Systems Selects Eutelsat's Eurobird 9 Satellite
for Broadcasting and Data Services
Vital Communication Links Restored After Peru
Quake - ITU Deploys Satellite Terminals in Affected
Areas
Broadcast
DISH Network Launches the History Channel
HD
DISH Network, the Leader in College
Sports, Adds Big Ten Network
GlobeCast
Chooses Intelsat to Power WorldTV DTH Service in Western Europe
Harmonic's Digital Video Solutions Chosen for
Satellite Pay TV Service in Indonesia
MY TV Increases Its DTH Bouquet with
Intelsat
ND SatCom Supplies Network
Infrastructure for rt1.tv's New Service
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal Goes
Global with Intelsat
RRSat Extends Its
Global Reach Across Three Continents with Intelsat
SBS-MEGA TV Signs Exclusive Contract with
DirecTV
SES Astra Builds Up New DTH
Position with Dutch Satellite TV
Earth Observation
Key Sensor for NGC NPOESS Program Passes Critical
Structural Test
Navigation
Lockheed Martin Team Shifts Into Production
Effort to Add GPS Demonstration Signal to Modernised
Satellite
Military
Space
Boeing Demonstrates FAB-T Interoperability with
Milstar Satellite
Comtech
Telecommunications. Awarded New US$ 605.1 M Movement Tracking System
Contract
CSC Wins US$ 43 Million US
Navy IT Services Contract to Support SPAWAR
DISA Awards Marshall Communications Contract
Using DVB-RCS/S2 Technology In Support Of The Tactical Service Provider
(TSP)
Astronomy
New NASA-NOAO Partnership to Open Doors for
Cosmic Discovery
Galaxies
NASA Space Telescopes Find 'Lego-Block' Galaxies
in Early Universe
Sun
First Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) Instrument
Arrives at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Venus
500 Days at Venus, and the Surprises Keep
Coming
Mars
ESA Support to NASA Phoenix Highlights Beneficial
Mars Co-operation
Mars Rovers Survive
Severe Dust Storms, Ready For Next Objectives
Rovers Begin New Observations On Changing Martian
Atmosphere
Spirit Slowly Emerges from
Blanket of Dust
Asteroids
Large Asteroid Break-up Likely Source of the
Impactor That Caused Mass Extinction Event on Earth 65 Million Years
Ago
Manned
Space
Infinity Technology Will Assist Lockheed Martin
Space on the NASA Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Contract
Moog is a Member of the Boeing Team Selected for
NASA Ares I Upper Stage Production
Space Tourism
Spaceport America Design
Unveiled
Technology
Photon Propulsion Breakthrough Could Cut Mars
Transit From Six Months to a Week
SpaceDev Awarded Contract From
Mitsubishi
UP Aerospace Using PHX
ModelCenter to Design and Develop SpaceLoft Orbital
Vehicle
Launch
Services
Ariane 5 is Ready for the Integration of Its
Intelsat 11 and Optus D2 Payloads
Arianespace to Launch New Globalstar
Constellation
Globalstar Signs
Second-Generation Satellite Constellation Launch Contract with
Arianespace
Launch Services -
Insat 4CR
GSLV to Launch Insat-4CR on September 2,
2007
GSLV-F04 Launch Successful - Places
Insat-4CR in Orbit
Insat-4CR Placed in
Intermediate Orbit
Launch
Services - JCSat 11
Lockheed Martin-Built JCSAT-11 Satellite Ready
for Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome
ILS
Declares Proton Launch Anomaly
In Orbit
Engineers Rescue Ageing Satellites, Saving
Millions
Georing and Arabsat Sign MoU
for Co-operation on the On-Orbit Servicing Programme Hermes
Integral Systems Awarded Another LS1300 Control
System
Launches
Insat 4CR
JCSat 11 - Launch Failure
Launch
Schedule
Business
Apax Partners Acquires Telenor Satellite Services
and Integrates the Company into Vizada
International Institute of Space Commerce Launched
by International Space University
Metrodata and Satcom Resources Sign International
Distributor Agreement
Products
and Services
Andrew to Feature New Satellite Products at 2007
IBC Show
Broadcom Announces Industry's
First Fully Integrated, Multi-Format Single- and Dual-Channel Satellite
Receivers
Broadcom Announces Industry's
Most Advanced 65 Nanometer Solution for Next Generation Cable, Satellite and IP
Set-Top Boxes
iDirect Introduces Three
Innovations at IBC2007 Spotlighting Next Generation Satellite Systems
L-3 Receives NSA Certification for unityCP
Cryptographic Engine
sat-nms LFRXTX
L-Band and 10 MHz Fibre Optical Links Introduced by SatService
Swe-Dish Launches Innovative CommuniCase
Technology at IBC2007
TOPolino SNG News
System Delivered by SatService
Events
Space World to Gather at IAC 2007 in Hyderabad,
India
Satcoms
Blue Star Chooses
Stratos Solution for Private Crew Communications
(5 September 2007)
Stratos Global Corp., the leading global provider of advanced mobile and
fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced it has begun
deployment of its AmosConnect Crew service on 34 vessels managed by Reederei
Blue Star GmbH (Blue Star).
Globecomm
Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts from Various US Government Agencies Valued
at US$ 5.8 Million
(6 September 2007) Globecomm Systems Inc., a
leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and
services on a global basis, today announced that the company has received
multiple contract awards from various U.S. Government agencies valued at US$
5.8 million.
Hughes Supplies Broadband
Satellite System to Iskra
(4 September 2007) Hughes Network Systems,
LLC, the world's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions and
services, announced today that it has provided Joint Stock Company Iskra
Research & Development of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, with an HN NOC and 500
HN7000/7740 remote satellite terminals.
Mackay Communications Will Offer KVH's TracPhone
V7 as Its Exclusive VSAT Solution
(6 September 2007) KVH Industries,
Inc., announced today that Mackay Communications, Inc., will begin offering the
new KVH TracPhone V7 with mini-VSAT Broadband service as its exclusive maritime
VSAT (very small aperture terminal) solution.
MIJET Broadband Antenna System for In-Flight
Applications Achieves Record Performance During Flight
(6 September
2007) Starling Advanced Communication Ltd., a provider of innovative low
profile broadband antenna systems for in-flight applications, today announced
that MIJET, the world's fastest Ku band fuselage-mounted antenna for airliners,
has achieved record performance for high bandwidth Web accessibility, VoIP
communications and video conferencing.
More Than 200 SkyRAY Antenna Subsystems Sold
World-wide
(7 September 2007) ND SatCom, an SES Astra company,
announced today that it has sold more than 200 SkyRAY series antenna
subsystems.
SES Astra Starts Roll-Out of
"Astra2Connect" in Ireland
(6 September 2007) SES Astra, an SES
company, has signed another service provider to its satellite based broadband
service Astra2 Connect.
TerreStar
Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Its Next Generation All-IP
Network
(5 September 2007) Nokia Siemens Networks announced today it
has been selected by TerreStar Networks to deploy its Internet-HSPA solution
for the TerreStar all-IP integrated satellite and terrestrial wireless
communications system.
T-Systems Selects
Eutelsat's Eurobird 9 Satellite for Broadcasting and Data
Services
(6 September 2007) Media&Broadcast, a business unit of
T-Systems and Eutelsat Communications have signed an agreement for the lease of
a full transponder on Eutelsat's Eurobird 9 satellite.
Vital Communication Links Restored After Peru
Quake - ITU Deploys Satellite Terminals in Affected Areas
(6
September 2007) Following the devastating earthquake measuring 7.9 on the
Richter scale that struck Southern Peru on 15 August 2007, killing more than
500 people and injuring as well as displacing thousands more, ITU deployed 50
satellite terminals to help restore vital communication links in remote and
underserved areas.
Broadcast
DISH Network Launches the History Channel
HD
(4 September 2007) EchoStar Communications Corporation and its
DISH Network satellite TV service today launched The History Channel HD, making
DISH Network the first major multichannel distributor to provide the network to
viewers.
DISH Network, the Leader in
College Sports, Adds Big Ten Network
(6 September 2007) EchoStar
Communications Corporation and its DISH Network satellite TV service today
announced the launch of the Big Ten Network.
GlobeCast Chooses Intelsat to Power WorldTV DTH
Service in Western Europe
(5 September 2007) Intelsat, Ltd., the
world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced that
GlobeCast has signed additional channels for its WorldTV Direct-to-Home (DTH)
service in Europe using prime Intelsat capacity on the Intelsat 905 satellite
located at 335.5ºE.
Harmonic's
Digital Video Solutions Chosen for Satellite Pay TV Service in
Indonesia
(4 September 2007) Harmonic Inc. today announced that PT
Indonusa Telemedia has implemented Harmonic's DiviCom Electra 1000
multi-channel MPEG-2 standard definition (SD) encoders for its Telkom Vision
direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service in Indonesia.
MY TV Increases Its DTH Bouquet with
Intelsat
(6 September 2007) Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading
provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that it signed a new
multi-year, multi transponder contract with Strong Technologies l.l.c., of
Dubai.
ND SatCom Supplies Network
Infrastructure for rt1.tv's New Service
(3 September 2007) ND
SatCom, an SES Astra company, announced today its newly established technology
partnership with Augsburg (Germany) based SNG service provider rt1.tv.
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal Goes
Global with Intelsat
(6 September 2007) Intelsat, Ltd., the world's
leading provider of commercial satellite services, continues to set the pace
for the globalisation of content by distributing Rádio e
Televisão de Portugal (RTP) programming throughout the Americas, Europe
and Africa.
RRSat Extends Its Global
Reach Across Three Continents with Intelsat
(5 September 2007)
Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services,
announced that RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd., a global provider of
end-to-end transmission and production services for broadcasters, will use the
Intelsat global network to expand RRSat's programming transmissions services
seamlessly across three continents.
SBS-MEGA TV Signs Exclusive Contract with
DirecTV
(5 September 2007) Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
announced today that it has signed an exclusive contract with DirecTV, the
nation's leading satellite television service provider.
SES Astra Builds Up New DTH Position with Dutch
Satellite TV
(7 September 2007) SES Astra, an SES company, announced
today a capacity agreement with the Dutch satellite TV provider CanalDigitaal
for two additional transponders at Astra's orbital position 23.5° East,
targeting the Dutch and Flemish markets.
Earth Observation
Key Sensor for NGC NPOESS
Program Passes Critical Structural Test
(6 September 2007) A key
sensor being built for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental
Satellite System (NPOESS) passed a critical test last
month.
Navigation
Lockheed Martin Team Shifts
Into Production Effort to Add GPS Demonstration Signal to Modernised
Satellite
(4 September 2007) A Lockheed Martin-led team has begun
production activities to reconfigure a modernised Global Positioning System
Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite to include a new demonstration payload that
will temporarily transmit a third civil signal following a successful review
with the Air Force.
Military
Space
Boeing Demonstrates FAB-T Interoperability with
Milstar Satellite
(4 September 2007) The Boeing Company has
successfully demonstrated for the first time that its Family of Advanced Beyond
line-of-sight Terminals (FAB-T) system can acquire an operational satellite and
complete downlink data transmissions.
Comtech Telecommunications. Awarded New US$ 605.1
M Movement Tracking System Contract
(4 September 2007) Comtech
Telecommunications Corp. announced today that its Maryland-based subsidiary,
Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, has been awarded a new US$ 605.1 million
indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army for
its Movement Tracking System (MTS).
CSC
Wins US$ 43 Million US Navy IT Services Contract to Support
SPAWAR
(4 September 2007) Computer Sciences Corporation announced
today that it has won an information technology (IT) services contract to
provide systems engineering and management and administration support to the
U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare System Center (SPAWAR) Charleston in
Pensacola, Fla.
DISA Awards Marshall
Communications Contract Using DVB-RCS/S2 Technology In Support Of The Tactical
Service Provider (TSP)
(6 September 2007) Marshall Communications
Corporation announced that the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) of the
United States Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a contract to Marshall
for the Tactical Service Provider (TSP) for the Joint Capability Technology
Demonstration (JCTD).
Astronomy
New NASA-NOAO Partnership to Open Doors for
Cosmic Discovery
(4 September 2007) The National Optical Astronomy
Observatory (NOAO) and NASA's upcoming Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope
(GLAST) mission have forged a partnership designed to open the door for major
discoveries.
Galaxies
NASA Space Telescopes Find 'Lego-Block' Galaxies
in Early Universe
(6 September 2007) NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space
telescopes have joined forces to discover nine of the smallest, faintest, most
compact galaxies ever observed in the distant universe.
Sun
First Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) Instrument
Arrives at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
(7 September 2007) The
University of Colorado at Boulder delivered the Extreme Ultraviolet Variability
Experiment (EVE), first of three Solar Dynamic Observatory instruments, to NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
Venus
500 Days at Venus, and the Surprises Keep
Coming
(3 September 2007) Venus Express has now orbited Earth's twin
for 500 Earth days, completing as many orbits. While the satellite maintains
steady and excellent performance, the planet continues to surprise and amaze
us.
Mars
ESA Support to NASA
Phoenix Highlights Beneficial Mars Co-operation
(7 September 2007)
When NASA's Phoenix lander descends to the Red Planet's surface in the spring
of 2008, ESA's Mars Express will closely monitor progress, serving as a key
communications back-up.
Mars Rovers
Survive Severe Dust Storms, Ready For Next Objectives
(7 September
2007) Two months after sky-darkening dust from severe storms nearly killed
NASA's Mars exploration rovers, the solar-powered robots are awake and ready to
continue their mission.
Rovers Begin New
Observations On Changing Martian Atmosphere
(4 September 2007) Mars
rover scientists have launched a new long-term study on the Martian atmosphere
with the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, an instrument that was originally
developed at the University of Chicago.
Spirit Slowly Emerges from Blanket of
Dust
(30 August 2007) Spirit remains healthy as the rover slowly
picks up more solar energy. The dust storms appear to be over, at least for
now, and the skies are slowly clearing.
Asteroids
Large Asteroid Break-up Likely Source of the
Impactor That Caused Mass Extinction Event on Earth 65 Million Years
Ago
(6 September 2007) The impactor believed to have wiped out the
dinosaurs and other life forms on Earth some 65 million years ago has been
traced back to a break-up event in the main asteroid belt.
Manned Space
Infinity Technology Will Assist
Lockheed Martin Space on the NASA Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV)
Contract
(4 September 2007) Infinity Technology, Inc. (Infinity) has
been selected to serve as subcontractor to Lockheed Martin Space (LMS) on the
upcoming NASA Orion CEV contract.
Moog
is a Member of the Boeing Team Selected for NASA Ares I Upper Stage
Production
(4 September 2007) Moog Inc. announced today that the
company is part of the Boeing-led team awarded a NASA contract to produce the
upper stage of the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle.
Space Tourism
Spaceport America Design Unveiled
(6
September 2007) A team of U.S. and British architects and designers,
accompanied by officials from the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) and
Virgin Galactic, will unveil the design renderings of Spaceport America at a
press conference Tuesday, September 4, in Las Cruces, New
Mexico.
Technology
Photon Propulsion Breakthrough
Could Cut Mars Transit From Six Months to a Week
(6 September 2007)
The aerospace industry has taken notice of a California researcher who, using
off-the-shelf components, built and successfully demonstrated the world's first
successful amplified photon thruster.
SpaceDev Awarded Contract From
Mitsubishi
(6 September 2007) SpaceDev has been awarded three
contracts to deliver over 200 satellite components for Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation.
UP Aerospace Using PHX
ModelCenter to Design and Develop SpaceLoft Orbital Vehicle
(5
September 2007) Phoenix Integration, the aerospace and defence industry leader
in process integration and design optimisation software, and UP Aerospace, the
world's premier supplier of affordable access to space, jointly announced today
that Phoenix Integration's PHX ModelCenter software will be used to design and
develop UP Aerospace's next-generation SpaceLoft Orbital launch
vehicle.
Launch
Services
Ariane 5 is Ready for the Integration of Its
Intelsat 11 and Optus D2 Payloads
(7 September 2007) Arianespace has
taken delivery of the Ariane 5 launcher for its upcoming dual-payload mission,
which will orbit the Intelsat 11 and Optus D2 satellite payloads from Europe's
Spaceport in French Guiana.
Arianespace
to Launch New Globalstar Constellation
(4 September 2007) Globalstar
Inc. has chosen Arianespace to launch all 48 satellites in its
second-generation constellation.
Globalstar Signs Second-Generation Satellite
Constellation Launch Contract with Arianespace
(4 September 2007)
Globalstar, Inc., a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data
services to businesses, governments, and individuals, today announced it has
signed a launch agreement with European launch services company Arianespace for
the launch of Globalstar's second-generation LEO (low earth orbit) satellite
constellation.
Launch Services -
Insat 4CR
GSLV to Launch Insat-4CR on September 2,
2007
(2 September 2007) India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle, GSLV-F04, is scheduled to launch India's latest communication
satellite, Insat-4CR, around 4.20 pm on Sunday, September 2, 2007 from Satish
Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
GSLV-F04 Launch Successful - Places Insat-4CR in
Orbit
(2 September 2007) India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle, GSLV-F04, had a successful launch today (September 2, 2007) at 18.20
hours from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota and it
placed India's Insat-4CR into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Insat-4CR Placed in Intermediate
Orbit
(5 September 2007) The third orbit-raising manoeuvre on
Insat-4CR was successfully conducted at 4:35 am Indian Standard Time (IST) this
morning (September 5, 2007) with the firing of the 440 Newton Liquid Apogee
Motor (LAM) on board for 3140 seconds by commanding the satellite from Master
Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka.
Launch Services - JCSat 11
Lockheed Martin-Built JCSAT-11
Satellite Ready for Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome
(4 September
2007) The JCSAT-11 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed
Martin for the JSAT Corporation (JSAT) of Japan, is ready for its scheduled
launch on Sept. 6 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Proton/Breeze M launch
vehicle provided by International Launch Services.
ILS Declares Proton Launch Anomaly
(6
September 2007) Khrunichev and International Launch Services regret to announce
the failure of the Proton launch vehicle to put the JCSAT-11 satellite into
proper orbit for JSAT Corporation.
In Orbit
Engineers Rescue Ageing Satellites, Saving
Millions
(6 September 2007) Researchers have used a new technique to
save US$ 60 million for broadcasters by extending the service life of two
communications satellites.
Georing and
Arabsat Sign MoU for Co-operation on the On-Orbit Servicing Programme
Hermes
(3 September 2007) Kosmas Georing Services, a company
developing an innovative system for On-Orbit servicing named Hermes, and the
Satellite Operator of the Arab league Arabsat, signed on 27th July 2007 a
Memorandum of Understanding for co-operation on development and validation of
On-Orbit Servicing.
Integral Systems
Awarded Another LS1300 Control System
(4 September 2007) Integral
Systems, Inc., today announced a new contract with an unnamed satellite
operator for command and control systems based on Integral Systems' EPOCH IPS
(Integrated Product Suite) to support an SS/L (Space Systems Loral) 1300
satellite platform.
Launches
Insat 4CR
JCSat 11 - Launch Failure
Launch
Schedule
Business
Apax Partners Acquires Telenor Satellite Services
and Integrates the Company into Vizada
(6 September 2007) Apax
Partners France today announced that it has successfully completed its
acquisition of Telenor Satellite Services and is incorporating the company into
the new Vizada brand.
International
Institute of Space Commerce Launched by International Space
University
(4 September 2007) The International Space University
(ISU) is launching the International Institute of Space Commerce (IISC) as the
world's leading authority on space commerce, it was announced today.
Metrodata and Satcom Resources Sign International
Distributor Agreement
(4 September 2007) Metrodata Ltd, the leading
manufacturer of hardware for integrating satellite and terrestrial networks,
announced that it has entered into a Distribution Agreement with US based
Satcom Resources, to offer Metrodata products globally.
Products and Services
Andrew to Feature New
Satellite Products at 2007 IBC Show
(6 September 2007) Andrew
Corporation, a global leader in communications systems and products, will
showcase several new satellite communications products at the 2007
International Broadcasting Communications show in Amsterdam September
7-12.
Broadcom Announces Industry's
First Fully Integrated, Multi-Format Single- and Dual-Channel Satellite
Receivers
(7 September 2007) Broadcom Corporation, a global leader
in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the
industry's first two fully integrated, single-chip, single- and dual-channel,
multi-format satellite receivers configurable to support both DVB-S and DVB-S2
8PSK advanced modulation satellite applications.
Broadcom Announces Industry's Most Advanced 65
Nanometer Solution for Next Generation Cable, Satellite and IP Set-Top
Boxes
(7 September 2007) Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in
semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the
industry's most advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution for next generation
cable, satellite and IP set-top boxes (STBs).
iDirect Introduces Three Innovations at IBC2007
Spotlighting Next Generation Satellite Systems
(7 September 2007)
iDirect, Inc., a company of Vision Technologies Systems (VT Systems) and a
global provider of IP-based satellite broadband communication systems, will
unveil three milestone innovations at the IBC2007 Conference and Exhibition in
Amsterdam.
L-3 Receives NSA
Certification for unityCP Cryptographic Engine
(4 September 2007)
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Communication
Systems-East (L-3 CS-East) division has received National Security Agency (NSA)
certification for its Unified Cryptographic Processor (unityCP).
sat-nms LFRXTX L-Band and 10 MHz Fibre Optical
Links Introduced by SatService
(3 September 2007) SatService
Gesellschaft für Kommunikationssysteme is pleased to introduce at IBC
exhibition in Amsterdam its improved sat-nms LFRXTX L-Band Fiber Optical Links
including 10MHz transmission.
Swe-Dish
Launches Innovative CommuniCase Technology at IBC2007
(6 September
2007) Swe-Dish Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath company, will demonstrate for
the first time its CommuniCase Technology at IBC2007 in Amsterdam, Netherlands,
from Sept. 7-11.
TOPolino SNG News
System Delivered by SatService
(21 August 2007) SatService
Gesellschaft für Kommunikationssysteme is pleased to announce that they
successfully passed acceptance test and delivered the first Satellite News
Gathering Station to SRG idée suisse Media Services, the Swiss
Broadcasting organisation, in Zurich.
Events
Space World to Gather at IAC 2007 in Hyderabad,
India
(4 September 2007) The 58th International Astronautical
Congress (IAC 2007) takes place in Hyderabad, India from 24 -29 September
2007.
