Satellites are changing how we live. Radio and television broadcasts are beamed
down from space. Athletes and outdoor enthusiasts rely on the Global Positioning
System to find their way and track mileage and progress. This series, which
ran during November 2003, explores the companies leading the change and, most
important, what you need to know to join the latest Space Age crazes.
The series:
Wed, Nov. 5 - Satellite
Navigation: GPS Grows Up, Market Lifts Off
Once purely for military use, the Global Positioning System has spawned a burgeoning
consumer industry with sales headed to $22 billion.
Thurs, Nov. 6 - Satellite
Navigation: Cool GPS Devices for You
Track your kids, find a restaurant, play global hide-and-seek or locate a spot
simply because you can. Which GPS product is right for you, and what you need
to know to make that first purchase. Plus: Q&A
for Buyers, and A
Satisfied GPS Customer.
Wed., Nov. 12 - Satellite
Radio: Business is Booming
Consumers are embracing radio from space, despite monthly fees. Analysts expect
the number of subscribers to jump sharply in the coming years. Learn about the
two firms involved, XM and Sirius. Plus: How
Satellite Radio Works.
Thurs, Nov. 13 - Satellite
Showdown: Dueling Radio Services Reviewed
Reporter Sam Silverstein tests radios from both companies. Find out which service
is right for you.
Wed., Nov 19 -
Satellite TV: Upstart Creates Crowd
Once ruled by two giants, satellite TV has a newcomer. Choosing between the
three is a matter of personal choice, so learn who offers what.
Thurs, Nov. 20 - Satellite
TV: Buyer's Guide
Buying and installing satellite TV is easy. Just let the pros do it and expect
several days before you're up and running. This guide will get you through.
Wed. Nov 26 - The
Future of Space Age Communication
The Internet on cruise ships and oil rigs, highway tolls paid via satellite,
and electricity harvested in space. These are just some of the ways satellites
will change how we live.
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