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September 22, 2014

SpaceX is not only taking a 3D printer to space, but mice too
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (UPI) Sep 21, 2014
Not only is SpaceX helping NASA send a 3D printer to space, but they're also taking mice and mutant flies to the International Space Station. The crew of 20 female mice will be a good test for SpaceX for the future possibility of them delivering humans to the space station. The launch went forward without any issues on Sunday morning after being delayed for 24 hours due to poor weather conditions. The cargo is expected to reach the space station on Tuesday. SpaceX is owned by Elon Musk, who als ... read more

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Internet moguls Musk, Bezos shake up US space race The space race to end America's reliance on Russia escalated this week with a multibillion-dollar NASA award for SpaceX's Elon Musk and an unexpected joint venture for Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos. ... more		SpaceX cargo ship blasts off toward space station SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship blasted off toward the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying a load of supplies and science experiments for the astronauts living there. ... more		Analyst: US to Finish Human Space Launcher by 2018 at Best It will take the United States a long time to complete its project to launch spacecraft with American astronauts into orbit from US soil, following the country's refusal to use Russian Soyuz launche ... more
				Russia Plans to Boost Space Monitoring Capability by 2018 Russia will build a network of advanced laser-optical and radar stations in the next four years to boost its space object recognition capability, the Defense Ministry said Friday. "The new net ... more		Shrink-wrapping spacesuits For future astronauts, the process of suiting up may go something like this: Instead of climbing into a conventional, bulky, gas-pressurized suit, an astronaut may don a lightweight, stretchy garmen ... more

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Russia Unable To Reject Foreign Parts in GLONASS Satellites Refusing "everything foreign" in the production of GLONASS navigation satellites is not possible yet, Russian Space Systems Deputy Director Grigory Stupak said at the International School on Satelli ... more		Talks Over GLONASS Station Locations in US on Hold Russia is not willing to initiate talks over locations of GLONASS monitoring stations in the United States, Russian Space Systems deputy director General Grigory Stupak said during the fourth Intern ... more		Britain, Germany jointly developing missiles: ministers Kazakhstan denies reports Russia to leave Baikonur spaceport 'Paradigm shift': Germany says to meet Trump's NATO spending target		Amazon founder strikes deal to build US rocket engines The aerospace company Blue Origin has struck a deal to build a US-made rocket engine that aims to eliminate reliance on Russian engines for American satellite launches. ... more
				France raises heat on decision for next Ariane rocket France's space agency on Thursday unveiled a revised proposal for an Ariane rocket ahead of a tough decision on launchers by the European Space Agency (ESA). ... more		MIT researchers developing tight-fitting space suits of the future The next generation of space suits look less Apollo 11 and a lot more Apolo Ohno, less Michelin Man and more Silver Surfer - that is, out with the bulky, gas-pressurized suit and in with the lightweight, form-fitting second skin. ... more

Startup in the Land of the Rising Sun; A Japanese Solar Venture - by Bradley L. Bartz

Spaceship designer who helped send Gagarin into orbit dies at 92 A spaceship designer who worked on Yury Gagarin's Vostok spaceship and was the last to shake his hand before liftoff, Oleg Ivanovsky, died on Thursday at 92, the Russian space agency said. ... more		Lockheed Martin-built CLIO Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral The U.S. Government's CLIO satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin, was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Lift-off occurred at 6:10 p.m. MDT aboard a United Launc ... more		Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall Nigeria army head vows to counter jihadist attacks Five dead in Algeria after torrential rain and floods		United Launch Alliance Launches Its 60th Mission from Cape Canaveral A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the CLIO mission for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company launched at 8:10 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41. "It is an honor to wor ... more
Space: The final frontier ... open to the public Historically, spaceflight has been reserved for the very healthy. Astronauts are selected for their ability to meet the highest physical and psychological standards to prepare them for any unknown c ... more		The future face of molecular electronics The emerging field of molecular electronics could take our definition of portable to the next level, enabling the construction of tiny circuits from molecular components. In these highly efficient d ... more		For electronics beyond silicon, a new contender emerges Silicon has few serious competitors as the material of choice in the electronics industry. Yet transistors, the switchable valves that control the flow of electrons in a circuit, cannot simply keep ... more		Novel capability enables first test of real turbine engine conditions Manufactures of turbine engines for airplanes, automobiles and electric generation plants could expedite the development of more durable, energy-efficient turbine blades thanks to a partnership betw ... more

	Water-Based Nuclear Battery Can Be Used To Generate Electrical Energy From cell phones to cars and flashlights, batteries play an important role in everyday life. Scientists and technology companies constantly are seeking ways to improve battery life and efficiency. ... more		Scientists come closer to the industrial synthesis of a material harder than diamond Researchers from the Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials in Troitsk, MIPT, MISiS, and MSU have developed anew method for the synthesis of an ultrahard material that exce ... more

China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand

Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out

Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry'

Cutting the cloud computing carbon cost		NASA Chooses American Companies to Transport US Astronauts to ISS		Boeing, SpaceX to send astronauts to space station		Sam Houston State study examines use of GIS in policing		Elon Musk gets fresh challenge with space contract
IBC Advanced Alloys Delivers First UAS Components for Analysis		Exosuit Aims to Prevent Injury in Warfighters		Watch: MQ-4C Triton UAV flies cross-country for new testing		Raytheon producing backup components for missile defense radar		USMC system for aircraft battle management to be maintained by Lockheed

Japan wants its own early-warning planes: report

Space control Airmen ensure constant communication

Russian Aerospace Defense Forces Again Dismiss Satellite Explosion Rumors

Upgrade for F-35's Autonomic Logistics Information System

New mine-protected vehicle launched at defense exhibition

Textron touts G-CLAW air-burst weapon

Insitu Inc. receives ScanEagle engine

U.S. Navy eyes Norwegian missile

BYU electric car sets new E1 land speed record at 204 mph

Larry Ellison releases helm of mighty Oracle ship

'Priceless' 600-tonne jade deposit found in China

Japan cuts view of the economy as PM promises reform

Commodity prices roiled by stronger dollar, China

China's Zhu charms Milan with Italian vision of Krizia future

Chinese buyers lead charge in iPhone 6 global debut

Google to boost Android encryption, joining Apple

Alibaba: China's giant online shopping 'crocodile'

Alibaba surges in Wall Street debut

Border stand-off overshadows China leader's India trip

Asia's billionaires see fastest wealth growth: report

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