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Faster Than A Speeding Bullet: Why We Track The Trash Peterson AFB CO (SPX) Mar 04, 2008 
"Near-Earth objects can travel up to 17,000 miles per hour, so a collision with a launching or orbiting satellite or with a manned space craft, could be catastrophic," said Terje Turner of AFSPC Air, Space and Nuclear Operations directorate. "Every space launch requires that these objects be tracked closely in order to avoid accidental collisions." Air Force Space Command is always busy with ... read more |
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Jules Verne ATV Launch Rescheduled To 9th March
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 04, 2008Arianespace and the European Space Agency confirm today that the launch of Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle, is delayed 24 hours due to a technical concern about the ATV/Ariane 5 launcher separation system. During the last validation step for the device which separates the 20-tonne European spacecraft from its launcher, a potential problem was identified with the fitting ... more Russian Space Program Still Plagued By Numerous Problems 
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Mar 04, 2008The development of Russia's high-tech sector, primarily the national space program, resembles a Camel Trophy race, while official reports do not always reflect the real situation. In late February, Anatoly Perminov, director of the Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos), told the respected Novosti Kosmonavtiki (Space News) magazine that he positively assessed the results of Russia's space exploration ... more China's New Carrier Rocket To Debut In 2014 
Beijing (XNA) Mar 04, 2008China's new generation of carrier rocket, the Long March 5, with a maximum payload capacity of 25 tons, will come into use in 2014, said an official with the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology on Sunday. The rockets will be made in Tianjin and launched in Hainan, said Liang Xiaohong, vice president of the academy and a member of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political ... more TomTom Reveals Revolutionary IQ Routes Technology On New TomTom GO Series 
Concord MA (SPX) Mar 04, 2008TomTom announces ground- breaking features and unique content on the new TomTom GO range, including its exclusive IQ Routes technology and Advanced Lane Guidance. The innovative IQ Routes technology is based on actual average speeds measured on roads, rather than posted speed limits. This means that the new TomTom GO range determines a route by considering all possible routes and then ... more SkyBitz And StarTrak Systems Launch SkyBitz Reefer Control Solution 
Sterling VA (SPX) Mar 04, 2008SkyBitz in partnership with StarTrak Systems is launching the SkyBitz Reefer Control Solution, an affordable refrigeration monitoring and control technology, at the 70th Annual Truckload Carriers Association Convention. SkyBitz Reefer Control enables fleet managers to monitor, manage and control all of their reefer assets from any desktop By integrating the SkyBitz GLS 210 Mobile Terminal ... more |
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Brussels, March 3, 2007 In order to fill critical logistical gaps in EU forces' crisis-management missions, the best solution could be provided by outsourced logistics contracts to the private sector, Henri Bentegeat, chairman of the EU Military Commission, said at a European Defense Agency conference. Although the private sector already ... more Microsoft kicks off CeBIT tech fair with green message 
Hanover, Germany (AFP) March 3, 2008Software giant Microsoft called Monday on the IT industry to reduce its carbon footprint as CeBIT, the world's largest tech fair, kicked off in Germany with a focus on climate change. "When you look at non-travel power consumption in the world today perhaps PCs and IT is one of the most rapidly growing power consumers on the planet," Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer told a news ... more France, Germany at odds over EU car emissions targets 
Brussels (AFP) March 3, 2008France and Germany were at odds on Monday over EU plans to cut car emissions of carbon dioxide as the bloc's environment ministers met to discuss measures to tackle climate change. "We are now at that typical stage of differences," said French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo. The row is over how to fix goals and penalties for Europe's automakers which include Germany, whose car in ... more Virgin Atlantic To Offer Zero-Emissions GM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Limousines 
South Norwalk CT (SPX) Mar 04, 2008Virgin Atlantic and General Motors have announced that the airline will offer passengers a zero-emissions Chevrolet Equinox Hydrogen Fuel Cell car as part of its Upper Class limo service. Initially passengers in Los Angeles will take part in the trial which will not only enable them to experience the next generation of cars but also reduce their carbon footprint. The hydrogen fuel cell limo ... more |
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Dulles VA (SPX) Feb 29, 2008Orbital Sciences has announced that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop a Phase 1 concept for System F6 (Future Fast, Flexible, Fractionated, Free-Flying Spacecraft united by Information eXchange). DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense. It manages and directs selected basic and ... more Boeing Satellites Reach 2500 Years Of Accumulated On Orbit Services 
St. Louis MO (SPX) Mar 03, 2008Boeing claims that its more than 260 commercial and civil satellites have achieved a total of 2,500 years of service. Boeing has built one third of the approximately 250 satellites in geosynchronous orbit today. Recent satellites to enter service include DIRECTV 10, Spaceway (broadband Internet), Thuraya 3 (mobile phone service), GOES 13 (weather prediction), and the U.S. Air Force's Wideband Gl ... more Watsontown Trucking Deploys DriverTech Fleet-Wide 
Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Mar 03, 2008DriverTech has announced that Watsontown Trucking Company has adopted the DriverTech DT4000 TruckPC for fleet-wide rollout. Steve Patton, president, stated, "We saw immediate improvements in our ability to provide customer service." The DriverTech DT4000 TruckPC, running WindowsXP, is designed specifically for in-cab use in the transportation industry. "The DriverTech system is delivering ... more NavStar Technologies Announces Voice Navigator II Product Design And Features 
Overland Park KS (SPX) Mar 03, 2008NavStar Technologies has announced the product design concept for its "second generation" product. Voice Navigator II will be a highly integrated all-in-one, sleek and slim device with total voice input that combines hands-free calling and voice navigation. The cutting-edge functionality and design will transform GPS navigation and hands-free calling into an affordable, safe and easy-to-use ... more
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