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January 24, 2014

NASA launches communications satellite
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2014
NASA on Thursday launched a new satellite to boost its growing communications network between Earth and the International Space Station, allowing for nearly uninterrupted video, voice link and data transmission. The TDRS-L blasted off at 9:33 pm (0233 GMT Friday) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on its way to become the 11th member of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. The fleet of satellites has "revolutionized communications" for NASA "by allowing nearly continuous transmission of info ... read more

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CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Athena-Fidus receives its "kick" for Arianespace's upcoming Ariane 5 launch Fueling is underway at the Spaceport with Athena-Fidus, one of two advanced relay platforms to be orbited on Arianespace's first mission in 2014 - which will initiate a highly active year for the co ... more		ILS Proton To Launch Yamal 601 International Launch Services (ILS) announced the contract for the ILS Proton launch of the Yamal 601 satellite for Gazprom Space Systems (Russia). Gazprom is the parent company of Gazprom Space Sys ... more		'Aces up the sleeve': Ukraine drone attacks in Russia shake up conflict Trump says Iran 'slowwalking' as Khamenei opposes nuclear proposal US pressures NATO to seal deal on ramping up defence spending		ABS-2 relay platform fueled for launch on Ariane 5 The ABS-2 spacecraft has been "topped off" at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana as preparations continue for its launch on Arianespace's year-opening Ariane 5 mission, which is scheduled for a Feb ... more
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Smooth sailing: Rough surfaces that can reduce drag

MDA awarded key development work for exploration and communications

ESA to develop satellite reentry technology

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Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Fifth MUOS Completes Assembly, Enters System Test

ABS-2 relay platform fueled for launch on Ariane 5

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ILS Proton To Launch Yamal 601

India to launch three navigation satellites this year

NGC Wins Contract For GPS-Challenged Navigation and Geo-Registration Solution

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US seeks deals for Alaska energy as Asia representatives visit

Czechs sign nuclear deal with S.Korea firm KHNP: PM

US-China at trade impasse as Trump's steel tariff hike strains ties

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New deadline set in Panama Canal dispute

New York seeks to double recycling by 2017

Reding: EU won't renegotiate free movement deal with Switzerland

'Mac' turns 30 in changing computer world

Microsoft tops expectations with record revenue

China's bullying economic diplomacy may backfire: experts

Malaysians protest rare earth plant on Australia Day

S. Korea to spend $1.5 bn on 5G 'movie-in-a-second' service

Facebook could fade out like a disease: researchers

Li Ka-shing's HK Electric Investments in $3 billion IPO

China approves 12 new free trade zones: state media

Dutch hi-tech group ASML profits dip despite record sales

Icahn says he has $3bn in Apple stock

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