ARLA/CLUSTER: NASA lança o 1º canal não comercial em Ultra-High Definition (UHD)

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NASA, Harmonic launch first non-commercial UHD channel in North America

NASA is partnering with *Harmonic*, a worldwide leader in video delivery
infrastructure, to launch NASA TV UHD, the first ever non-commercial
consumer ultra-high definition (UHD) channel in North America. The
partnership is the result of a Space Act Agreement between Harmonic and the
agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Using an end-to-end UHD video delivery system from Harmonic, NASA
Television will have the capability to deliver linear 2160p60 video
content, allowing viewers to enjoy footage on a wide range of television
and internet-connected devices. The new UHD channel is expected to launch
on Nov. 1, following preliminary tests.

“Partnering with Harmonic gives NASA an outlet for its UHD content, which
has four times the resolution of HD and is the next iteration of digital
television,� said Robert Jacobs, deputy associate administrator for NASA’s
Office of Communications at the agency’s headquarters in Washington.

Leveraging the 8-megapixel resolution of UHD, the channel will showcase the
breathtaking beauty and grandeur of space. NASA TV UHD video will be
sourced from high-resolution images and video generated on the
International Space Station and other current NASA missions, as well as
re-mastered footage from historical missions.

Harmonic currently is in discussions with pay TV operators to carry the
channel on the satellite, cable and optical networks for consumer access.
The channel also will stream on the Internet, which will require at least
13 MBps access connectivity to receive the signal and enjoy the UHD
experience.

“As NASA reaches new heights and reveals the unknown, the NASA TV UHD
channel can bring that journey to life in every home. And as organizations
at the forefront of innovation, together we are leading the adoption of
this exciting technology,� said Peter Alexander, chief marketing officer at
Harmonic. “As the leader in UHD development, Harmonic provides a complete
solution for Ultra HD video production and delivery, enabling content and
service providers to offer better video quality at a low total cost of
ownership.�

For more information on NASA TV programming, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
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