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January 29, 2014

Evidence exposes space trips real toll on immune systems
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jan 29, 2014
Evidence is now shining a spotlight on how much space missions take a toll on humans' immune systems. At least 29 cases of infectious diseases being contracted on board a spacecraft were reported on during a 2012 study that looked into 106 flights and 742 crewmembers. Head colds, fungal infections, and gastroenteritis were just some of the ailments that overtook the participants of the study. What may be worse is the fact that they are million miles away from home and do not get to have sufficient bed-r ... read more

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Russian Space Agency Plans World's Biggest Rocket Russia's Roscosmos space agency is to seek government approval to build the world's largest rocket, its head said Tuesday. "I think that in the near future, within a month, we will make our suggesti ... more		Paul Newman - A Diplomatic Physicist Chief Scientist for Atmospheres, Paul Newman, is the most diplomatic scientist at Goddard. He is one of four co-chairs to the United Nations Science Panel for the Montreal Protocol. b>What in ... more		Russia plans several Moon, Mars missions in near future Russia plans to launch several Moon and Mars missions in the next few years, Victor Khartov, head of the Lavochkin aerospace company, said Tuesday. "In 2015, we plan the Luna-Glob mission," Kh ... more
				'Goodnight, humans': Says Yutu As The Sun Sets Chinese Internet users flooded the country's social media networks on Monday with condolences for the troubled Jade Rabbit moon rover, which experienced a "mechanical control abnormality" over the weekend. ... more		British astronaut says space travel vital to survival of human race A British astronaut preparing to go into space next year says space travel and learning to work and live in space is vital to the survival of humanity. ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Extra Time for Tiangong China's Tiangong 1 space laboratory is alive and well in orbit. For most spacecraft, that's a nominal state. But for this mission, it's strange. Tiangong 1 was launched in September 2011 with an adv ... more		NASA Launches Third Generation Communications Satellite NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite L (TDRS-L), the 12th spacecraft in the agency's TDRS Project, is safely in orbit after launching at 9:33 p.m. EST Thursday aboard a United Launch Alliance At ... more		New Laboratory Showcases Advanced Satcom Capabilities for Australian Defence Force Polish PM denounces 'sabotage' of railway line to Ukraine South Korea proposes first military talks with North in years		Netizens extend blessings to troubled lunar rover Tens of thousands of Chinese netizens have sent their blessings to lunar rover Yutu (Jade Rabbit) after it experienced major trouble. A mechanical control abnormality occurred to Yutu because of the ... more
				Ecuadoran satellite starts transmitting A nanosatellite Ecuador launched began transmitting Saturday, and picked up a signal from another that had been lost, the Ecuadoran Civilian Space Agency said. ... more		Peekaboo... I see through! Picture the Louvre pyramid: the iconic glass pyramid that serves as main entrance and skylight to the landmark museum. The pyramid is illuminated at night, creating a magical ambience. Imagine strol ... more

Developing the Next-Generation Military Radar while Maintaining Current Systems; IDGA�s Military Radar Summit - April 2014

International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

NASA launches communications satellite 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. ... more		Tiny swimming bio-bots boldly go where no bot has swum before The alien world of aquatic micro-organisms just got new residents: synthetic self-propelled swimming bio-bots. A team of engineers has developed a class of tiny bio-hybrid machines that swim like sp ... more		Climate talks run into night as COP30 hosts seek breakthrough Carbon capture promoters turn up in numbers at COP30: NGO 'In it to win it': Australia doubles down on climate hosting bid		MDA awarded key development work for exploration and communications MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates has been awarded multiple strategic technology development contracts by the Canadian Space Agency. The contracts, with a combined value of approximately CA$3 mill ... more
				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		GA-ASI and Northrop Showcase Unmanned Electronic Attack Capabilities General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Northrop Grumman have announced the second successful demonstration of Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper's Electronic Attack capability featuring Northrop Grumman's new ... more

MDA awarded key development work for exploration and communications

Raytheon secures first international customer for its F-16 RACR AESA radar

Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?

GA-ASI and Northrop Showcase Unmanned Electronic Attack Capabilities

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Athena-Fidus receives its "kick" for Arianespace's upcoming Ariane 5 launch

45th Space Wing Supports NASA Launch

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

20th Anniversary of Initial Operational Capability of the GPS Constellation

	ATASS and SSBV announce new manned and unmanned aerial delivery systems The SSBV Aerospace and Technology Group and ATASS Advanced Tactical Airborne Systems and Services announced the signing of a cooperation agreement related to the provision of products, solutions and ... more		Raytheon selected for Next Generation Jammer Electronic Warfare Program Following the US Navy's confirmation of its Next Generation Jammer contractor, Raytheon has announced it is ready to resume work on this critical electronic attack program for the warfighter. ... more		Raytheon Demos Enhanced Paveway II GBU-50s For French Airforce Raytheon and the French Air Force completed a demonstration of a penetrator variant of a Paveway GBU-50 from a Mirage 2000D multirole fighter jet. The weapon met all flight objectives and scored a d ... more		Raytheon receives contract for Ground Based Air Defense System for Oman Raytheon has received a direct commercial sales contract from The Sultanate of Oman for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). The award, valued at $1.28 billion, includes gro ... more

South Korea pledges to phase out coal plants at COP30

EU defends carbon tax as ministers take over COP30 negotiations

Blade-coating advances promise uniform perovskite solar films at industrial scale

LockMart Gets USAF Contract For Paveway 2 And Laser Guided Bomb Kits		AUVSI Encourages FAA to Allow Limited Small UAS Operations		Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Weapons Grade High Power Fiber Laser		Northrop Grumman Delivers 100th EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack Kit		Maritime Surveillance UAV Surpasses 10,000 Combat Hours
USAF Receives First B-1 Equipped with Boeing Integrated Battle Station		Raytheon secures first international customer for its F-16 RACR AESA radar		S. Korea to finalise F-35 jet fighter deal this year		Canada sticking with controversial Cyclone helicopters		One in 4 Japan tsunami children needs psychiatric care

Magnetic switch gets closer to application

Liquid Crystal Turns Water Droplets Into 'Gemstones'

Microwires as mobile phone sensors

Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?

Spider silk ties scientists up in knots

Prescription wearers to get Google Glass

Icahn snaps up Apple shares as price dips

Chemists unveil 'water-jet' printer

Posco profit drops on slow demand, China competition

Mollusc shells inspire super-glass

Russian pleads guilty in banking virus case

Island channel could power about half of Scotland

Pilot project in restaurant delivers on promise of energy savings

Fraunhofer And K.A Care Combine Research Resources

Colorado State Researchers Collaborating on Commercial Freezer Technology

American DG Energy to Oversee Complete Energy Plant Conversion

Billionaire bashed for putting rich-haters on par with Nazis

China's Baidu paints New Year travel map from mobiles

Default on $500 mn Chinese investment scheme 'averted'

'Gears of War' videogame will stay in Xbox arsenal

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