Re: [Swprograms] Slightly OT: For whom the bell tolls

[Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>]

XM's satellites are geostationary; Sirius' satellites use polar
orbits.  I believe EchoStar's satellites are geostationary.

I haven't paid close enough attention as to what EchoStar might do
with the assets.

Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Rob de Santos <rdesantos@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> OK, not off-topic but off-frequency?
>
>
> I can see Ergen's interest.  If I could raise the money, it would be mine, too.
> What is the only asset they have that is really worth much?  The satellites.
>
> The problem with every satellite delivered service (think Iridium satellite
> phones) over the past 30 years is the huge up front capital (cost) to get
> satellites designed and launched.
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