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February 14, 2014

Global Spending on Space Decreases for First Time in 20 Years
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 14, 2014
According to Euroconsult's newly released research report, Profiles of Government Space Programs, global budgets for space programs dropped to $72.1 billion in 2013 following peak spending at $72.9 billion in 2012. This is the first time since 1995 that public space programs worldwide have entered a downward trend, a direct result of the cyclical nature of countries' investment in space-based infrastructures combined with governments' belt-tightening efforts during tough economic times. "Nev ... read more

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				Iran says will not negotiate missile programme Iran's ballistic missile programme will not be discussed in nuclear negotiations with world powers, the deputy foreign minister said in statements published Monday. ... more		Israel FM slams 'warmongering' Iran's missile tests Israel's foreign minister said Tuesday that Iran's claim to have tested two new missiles proved it was still a "warmongering" state despite its recent diplomatic overtures to the West. ... more

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First US missile shield destroyer arrives in Europe The first of four US Navy destroyers, the USS Donald Cook, set to be a cornerstone of NATO's European missile defense shield has arrived at the Spanish naval port of Rota, its new home. Russia says ... more		How to make the wonder material graphene superconducting Whenever a new material is discovered, scientists are eager to find out whether or not it can be superconducting. This applies particularly to the wonder material graphene. Now, an international tea ... more		Trump says warned Netanyahu against striking Iran Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reached Merz says Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weapons		Hollande on Silicon Valley charm offensive Francois Hollande announced Wednesday measures to boost innovation and start-ups in France, as he became the first French president in 30 years to set foot in California. ... more
				China's Jade Rabbit rover comes 'back to life' China's troubled Jade Rabbit lunar rover has survived a bitterly cold 14-day lunar night, officials said Thursday, prompting hopes it can be repaired after suffering a malfunction last month. ... more		From Stone Age to Space Age: bone pigment helps probe A pigment once daubed on cave walls by prehistoric Man will help shield an unmanned probe that will fly close to the Sun, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Wednesday. ... more

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				Is it time to lift alcohol ban in space? Russians were not only the first to travel to space. They were also the first to secretly carry a bottle of brandy aboard a spaceship, while researchers were still uncertain as to whether to include ... more		Russia-Kazakhstan Working Group to Report on Proton Launches A Russia-Kazakhstan working group will finalize its recommendations this week on the frequency of launches of the Proton rocket, Kazakh media reported Monday. A spokesperson for the Kazakh pre ... more

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MUOS Satellite Tests Show Extensive Reach In Polar Communications Capability

Space squadron optimizes wideband communication constellations

Russia-Kazakhstan Working Group to Report on Proton Launches

Russian Telecoms Satellites Readied for March Launch

Ariane 5's heavy-lift mission is an on the numbers launch success

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GAGAN System reaches certification milestone in India

Lockheed Martin Powers On Second GPS 3 Satellite In Production

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