The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
In response to a change in Discovery Historia ownership and the acquisition of shares by Discovery Networks Central Europe in May 2009 from 1st of October 2009 Discovery Networks Central Europe has decided to refresh the image of Discovery Historia, including new logo and line-up change.
Ident has been prepared and executed by the creative department of Discovery in accordance with the values and standards of international brands, as well as in response to the latest trends and expectations of customers.
With a new logo, channel's individual character even be more will emphasized. The changes are aimed at broadening the audience of the station as well as its further dynamic development.