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Epson revamps Kenya product line to target schools, counties
Epson has today announced the launch of a new range of printers and projectors for the Kenyan market. The devices…
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Intel introduces 6th Generation Intel Core to deliver enhanced at low power levels
Today Intel Corporation introduced the 6th Generation Intel Core processor family, the company’s best processors ever. The launch marks a…
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Government unveils Proposed Laws to protect Kenya’s critical infrastructure
The Government will soon set up a special unit to protect Critical infrastructure in the country. The unit is proposed…
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Review: Why you should buy The Microsoft Lumia 640
When Microsoft unveiled the Lumia 640 together with a range of other Lumia devices into the Kenyan market in May…
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Ford Smart Mobility Introduces Impressive Range Of Innovative Experimentation To Address Practical Mobility Challenges In Urban And Rural Africa
Ford Smart Mobility is Ford’s plan to use innovation to go to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles,…
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MTN and Huawei unveil award winning P8 smartphone in Uganda
After a successful global launch in Asia, Europe and South Africa, the sensational award winning Huawei P8 smartphone is being…
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MTN, Liquid Telecom partner to extend footprint and offering in Africa
Customers of MTN Group and Liquid Telecom are set to benefit from a larger connectivity footprint across the Africa. This…
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Hellofood spreads its wings to Mombasa County
Hellofood, Nairobi’s leading online food delivery company is now expanding its services to Mombasa County. Since it first launched in…
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SEACOM celebrates sixth Foundation Day by helping communities across Africa
Telecom enabler SEACOM celebrated the sixth anniversary of its commercial launch by spending time with – and providing support to…
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Tecno is about to launch a new phone, here is what to expect
Tecno Mobile is about to launch its new camera phone, the TECNO Camon C5 which comes with a 5 inch…
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Liquid Telecom Kenya launches support for Internet content entrepreneurs programme
Liquid Telecom Kenya has launched a two-year ‘Information Enabler’ programme that will see entrepreneurs who publish local content online receive…
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Garmin Vivosmart fitness tracker now in the Kenyan Market
Activity trackers are the hot new gadget to have in this day and age. Like high-tech pedometers, these gadgets can count your…
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#GES2015Kenya: IBM rolls out a $60m investment in African Skills Initiative
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit just ended in Nairobi Kenya. The summit brought together investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom introduces ”Advantage Plus”, a new post-pay tariff
Safaricom has announced the launch of a new post-pay tariff offering bundled Voice, SMS and Data services. Dubbed “Advantage Plus,”…
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AfricaHackOn Conference: The state and future of cyber security in Kenya
By Chrispus Kamau Kenya has been rapidly developing technologically for some time now. Statistics such as a 79% mobile penetration in the…
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Mobile vs. desktop orders – how Africa uses online food delivery
Africa’s leading food delivery marketplace hellofood has released an info graphic showing how the emerging mobile market impacts online food…
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Airtel to provide free insurance customers
Airtel, has partnered with Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited and MicroEnsure to launch a free insurance product which will offer…
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Hacking Team: Terrorists may now use spying tools after security breach
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Over the weekend, Italian security and surveillance firm Hacking Team became a victim to a security breach. The…
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How Google tries to keep ‘sneaky’ spam from your inbox
What is Google doing in the battle against spam? Google Google is using smarter technology to help keep your Gmail…
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CIO100 Sixth edition survey launched
The sixth edition of the annual CIO100 survey has been launched. The CIO 100 Survey enables corporate organizations (both multinationals…
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IBM Research Africa app to help manage Nairobi Garbage menace
Data Research Scientists from IBM Research Africa have developed an application that could soon help curb the menace of garbage…
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Airtel now third largest mobile operator in the world
Airtel has been named the third largest mobile operator in the world in terms of subscribers, according to latest data…
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Six Steps to Capitalizing On Social Media as a Marketing Tool
Since inception, social media has evolved from a platform traditionally used to catch up with family and friends to phenomenal…
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Microsoft empowers communities in Laikipia County with TV Whitespace technology
When Kenya’s High Commissioner to Belgium, His Excellency Mr.Johnson Weru watched a video on the Mawingu project and noting that…
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Orange and Gemalto Partner to provide customers with highly secure access to cloud-based applications
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Gemalto, the world leader in digital security has unveiled a new partnership with Orange Business Services…
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REVIEW: Hands on with the Asus EeeBook X205TA
Introduction: If the “EeeBook” name sounds familiar, you’re probably recalling Asus’ storied netbook lineup from years back. Let me take…
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Guest Post: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
I would like to thank techtrendske.co.ke for allowing this guest post on their exceptional and well-designed blog. I’ve found many…
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Facebook launches internet.org in Senegal
The Internet.org app is now available to Tigo Senegal subscribers! Customers will now have access to useful health, education,…
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Product Review: Microsoft Lumia 535
Introduction: One of the most “what if” questions came to pass in 2013, when Microsoft announced the buyout of the Nokia…
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Ignite, Microsoft’s premier IT Pro event kicks off today
On 4th May Ignite, Microsoft’s new, premier enterprise technology event,kicks off in Chicago. At exactly 9:00AM Central Time (7:00 PM East…
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Join the #MayPac boxing match conversation on Twitter
This weekend, @FloydMayweather and @MannyPacquiao will square off for the Welterweight Championship in one of the most talked-about fights in…
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Thousands of schools in Africa to benefit from Oracle Academy and Raspberry Pi Foundation program
Oracle Academy and the Raspberry Pi Foundation have today officially launched Oracle Raspberry Pi Weather Station for Schools. The program…
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Google launches ”Project Fi” its own mobile network for Nexus 6 owners
Its now official, owners of Nexus 6 smartphone will now be able to receive wireless services, thanks to Google. The…
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Microsoft Unveils Universal Office Apps for Windows 10 Phones, Tablets
Microsoft finally decided, on Friday, to bring Office apps like – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook – to phones…
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Liquid Telecom to invest $400,000 in Internet infrastructure in Kilifi County
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Liquid Telecom is set to invest $400,000 in Internet infrastructure that will see Kilifi County in…
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Facebook is testing out its own Phone app
Facebook hasn’t been shy of releasing spin-off apps of late — consider Home, Rooms, Groups, Slingshot and of course Messenger…
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Western Digital releases new line of high capacity, low power hard drives
Western Digital, better known as WD in the market, released a new line of hard drives on March 10, geared…
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BUSINESS
GOtv unveils ”Dunga Milli” promotion, slices decoder prices by 22percent
GOtv has unveiled ‘Dunga Milli’, a new promotion that will see it give away Sh1millionn weekly and raft of prizes…
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Gadgets
What to expect from today’s Apple Watch event
Apple is holding one of its famous product-announcement events today in San Francisco. Most—if not all—of the event is expected to…
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BUSINESS
Orange launches Orange Klif digital offer to deliver mobile internet to more people across Africa and the Middle East
Orange has launched Orange Klif digital offer, a new breakthrough digital offer across its significant African and Middle Eastern footprint.…
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Samsung holds smartphone lead in India, Apple trails
Samsung Electronics led the Indian smartphone market with a 22 percent share last quarter, while global rival Apple didn’t even…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Why we need to take Digital Migration seriously
The Digital Migration in Kenya can be compared to the legendary Wildebeest Migration, one of the “Seven New Wonders of…
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Airtel launches pan-African customised 3G smartphones
Airtel in partnership with mobile chip manufacturer Qualcomm has launched its first pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone in what it says…
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Facebook launches internet.org in India
More than a 100 million Indian residents will now be able to use the Internet.org app on their phones. Facebook…
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New Samsung smart TV may be spying on you
The new privacy policy for Samsung’s smart TVs allows the company and its partners to listen in on everything their…
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Twitter teams up with Google to make tweet updates more searchable online
Twitter has teamed up with Google to make tweet updates more searchable online. This means tweets will now start being…
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World Bank launches crowdfunding support for Kenyan clean-tech startups
The World Bank’s Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) has launched the first ever crowdfunding mentorship programme for entrepreneurs in East…
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Several Android apps removed from Google Play store after ‘adware’ claim
Three Android apps have been removed from the Google Play app store, after a security firm claimed they were harbouring…
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GeoPoll and Control Union Use Mobile Surveys to Engage with Agricultural Industry in Africa and Asia
GeoPoll, the world’s largest real-time mobile survey platform, is announcing a strategic partnership with Control Union, global leader in agricultural certifications,…
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Uber to make driverless cars in ‘robot taxi war’ vs. Google
In just the next few months, in fact, the taxi industry could be a messy battlefield between the hugely popular…
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BUSINESS
Orange rolls out 3G network to 14 more areas in the country
Orange has added 14 more urban centres to its 3G network. Orange says the 14 towns are now covered by…
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Tigo subscribers to enjoy 36m music tracks on their smartphones
Tigo, Tanzania’s leading innovative telecommunication company has announced the launch of Tigo Music through a partnership with Deezer, the international music…
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Report: Local Internet Hosting Opportunities Key to Furthering Internet Development in Africa
Local Internet hosting is key to the development of the Internet ecosystem in emerging countries. This is according to a…
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SAFARICOM SLASHES ROAMING RATES FOR SUBSCRIBERS TRAVELLING TO OVER 20 COUNTRIES
Safaricom has lowered its roaming rates for its subscribers travelling to over 20 countries. This comes after successful negotiations with…
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#CES2015: How about a Smart belt that will loosen its buckle when you’ve eaten too much
After taking a heavy meal and winding it up with a glass water, it is always common for you to…
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Rumor: Samsung to Unveil Galaxy S6 in January
Still saving for the Samsung Galaxy S5? Well, here is some interesting news. The Galaxy S5 could just be old…
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Orange patners with USAID to help boost mHealth innovations across Africa
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and global telecommunications operator Orange have announced a new alliance to develop innovations in…
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High Court to rule on thin SIM in January
The High Court will determine in January whether a mobile operator associated with Equity Bank should roll out the thin…
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#CIO100EA: Players Discuss the Trends of Tech in East Africa
In the just concluded, 4th annual CIO100 Awards IT key players across the East Africa region came together to discuss…
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Youtube annouces its new music subscription service
Google has officially announced a new music subscription service that takes advantage of YouTube’s vast collection of music and existing…
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New Instagram update finally lets you edit captions
Instagram users can now be able to edit captions on their posts and also explore pages making it faster to…
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Facebook to create ”DONATE” button to help fight Ebola
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa seem to have attracted so much attention from across the globe. Many organisations are…
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New google Calendar app turns your emails into Calendar events automatically
Google wants you to spend less time managing your day, and more time enjoying it. The company has announced its latest…
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Facebook provides custom Tor link for privacy-conscious users
In a rare event that showcases that Facebook may actually be listening to the concerns of its users, the…
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Microsoft unveils ”Microsoft Band” to help you monitor your fitness
By Nixon Kanali, Microsoft Corp has launched “Microsoft Band” a new device which Microsoft says has been designed for Microsoft Health,…
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IBM Introduces New Enterprise Intelligence Analytics to Fight Cybercrime at High Speeds and Massive Scale #IBMInsight
IBM has announced new high-speed analysis and criminal investigation software that is designed to uncover hidden criminal threats buried deep…
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Hands on with the new Nokia 130
Microsoft announced the launch of its latest addition to Nokia 130,the latest addition to its phone range, the Nokia 130.…
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How about a Windowless Plane that Will Let Passengers See World Around Them
If a window seat is enough to make you nervous on a flight, you might want to avoid a new…
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Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to help fight Ebola in Africa
Samsung has joined the fight against Ebola and now the company has announced that it will be donating 3,000 smartphones (worth…
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French Bank and twitter team up to allow customers transfer money via tweets
Groupe BPCE, one of France’s largest banks is teaming up with social media site Twitter to allow its customers to transfer money via…
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Facebook Relaunches Atlas Ad Serving Platform
Facebook has launched its new Atlas advertising platform, which according to the company represents the next step in tracking ad…
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SanDisk SD launches 512 GB memory card , largest memory card ever,
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Kenya How about a memory card that has more storage space that your computer, well, Flash memory storage developer…
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Microsoft revamps MSN with mobile on mind
In line with its global mobile-first, cloud-first strategy, software giant Microsoft has revamped its MSN website and services to offer…
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Facebook hits 100 million active users in Africa
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Facebook has now hit 100 million active users in Africa, 80 percent of which are mobile…
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iWayAfrica Uganda launches high speed fibre access to SME customers
By Nixon Kanali Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) in Uganda are set to benefit massively after Pan African telecoms operator,…
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Official, Apple to unveil the Iphone 6, iWatch on September 9 .
Apple Inc invited media to a “special event” in its hometown of Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, when the…
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Apple launches free iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Do you own an iPhone 5? Does it run out of battery in half the time that it…
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Intel, 50 Cent team up to develop heart-monitoring earphones
Just three months after Apple acquired that rapper’s headphone-making business Beats for $3 billion US, Intel announced this week it’s…
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LIQUID TELECOM CONNECTS SIAYA COUNTY TO THE WORLD WITH $2MILLION INTERNET CABLE PROJECT
Liquid Telecom Kenya (LTK) Africa’s leading data, voice and IP provider, is installing a $2 million (Ksh175 million) fiber optic…
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Kenya’s BRCK raises $1.2M to connect the last mile to the internet
Ushahidi spinout BRCK Inc.has announced that it has closed a $1.2 million seed round. BRCK is solving last-mile connectivity problems…
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Product Review: ASUS Google Nexus 7
Overview The ASUS Google 7 tablet, surprised us once we were given a chance to review the gadget.…
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HERE plans to acquire Medio Systems Inc.
Yesterday HERE, a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences, announced plans to acquire Medio Systems Inc., a Seattle-based company…
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Acer Unveils Octa-Core LTE Liquid X1 Smartphone
Acer has unveiled its latest smartphones the Acer Liquid X1 The 5.7-inch smartphone that brings together Octa-core processing power, LTE connectivity,…
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Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA deploy Africa’s first 100Gbps enterprise fibre network
Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA Optical Networking have implemented Africa’s first 100Gbps link between three data centres at a…
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Zambian Government patners with IBM to Provide Improved Access to Life Saving Drugs
IBM has today announced a collaboration with the Zambian Health ministry to provide Zambian citizens with improved access to 200 life…
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Big brother is watching you: NSA recording every phone call being made in Kenya, Bahamas and Mexico
Kenya is among the countries whose phonecalls are being intercepted, recorded and archived by The National Security Agency (NSA). The…
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Let your readers know your whereabouts with the new wordpress geotagging feature.
Are you blogging from your neighborhood cafe or office? Are you writing a travel essay or publishing a photo gallery while…
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Facebook Anonymous Login Feature
Are you uncomfortable with the information Facebook shares about you with third-party apps and websites? Good news: Facebook has a…
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Hands-on with the newn Nokia’s new Lumia 930
Nokia has Announced yet Another Lumia: The Lumia 930 With a 5-inch display has a…
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Safaricom and Infinix Mobility launch Alpha Marvel Smartphone in Kenya
Infinix Mobility and Safaricom have launched a new Smartphone in the Kenyan Market which will retail at Kshs 29,999 and…
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The Nokia X to be launched for the Kenyan market this Thursday.
Nokia has just unveiled its X phone in India today. The phone will be launched for the Kenyan market this…
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A ‘tap and go’ generation in Kibera
Kenya has approximately 2.5 million slum dwellers in about 200 settlements in Nairobi representing 60% of the Nairobi population, occupying…
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NASA launches third generation communications Satellite
NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite L (TDRS-L), the 12th spacecraft in the agency’s TDRS Project, is safely in…
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