DirecTV Satellite Television

Early in the morning, Aaron rolled off Britney Spears. "So, how long will you be staying in Los Angeles this time?"

Britney Spears panted as she leaned into the man's arms. "Not long. I'm planning to go back home to Louisiana. I bought my family a large house in New Orleans before, and the renovations are finished now."

"I see." Aaron stroked the sexy girl in his arms. "You can take the chance to get some rest. Your new album comes out next month, and there'll be plenty of promotional events."

"Then there's the world tour. It'll probably last until next year!"

"Mm, I'll come back to see you when I have time." Britney Spears kissed the man, then slipped entirely beneath the covers...

At the same time, word spread that General Motors intended to sell DirecTV, which it controlled through Hughes Electronics.

DirecTV was a new American satellite television operator established by Hughes Electronics and owned by General Motors.

Before long, Aaron spoke with CBS president Mel Kamins, seeking to enter the negotiations.

"Aaron, you want to acquire DirecTV? General Motors recently selected a new CEO and president, Rick Wagoner, while former CEO Jack Smith remained chairman."

Mel Kamins looked at Aaron. Had the idea arisen because of the changes in General Motors' upper management?

Aaron nodded. "I do have that idea. Since we can't get involved with cable television operators, we'll move into satellite television."

DirecTV used the Space Shuttle to carry DirecTV antennas to the International Space Station, providing live high-definition television services.

In 1998, DirecTV acquired US Satellite Broadcasting Company, gaining three dedicated direct-broadcast television satellites—DBS-1, DBS-2, and DBS-3—launched between 1993 and 1995. Each satellite carried sixteen Ku-band transponders.

As its business developed well, DirecTV adopted Hughes Space Communications' HS-601HP platform and successfully launched its new