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September 24, 2014

Soyuz Rocket Awaiting Launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Sep 24, 2014
The Soyuz-FG orbital carrier rocket and Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft have been delivered and installed at the Gagarin's Start launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a launch is planned for September 26, a Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) representative told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. For the first time after a 17-year period a female cosmonaut, Yelena Serova, will be launched into space orbit, ending spaceflight's male "hegemony." Serova will be accompanied by cosmonaut Al ... read more

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First Proton Carrier Rocket Installed on Launch Pad After May Accident The carrier rocket Proton-M with the Luch spacecraft onboard has been installed on the launch pad at the Baikonur space center, Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center representative t ... more		ESA spaceplane on its way The Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle is ready to fly and has left the Netherlands for the launch site in French Guiana. In preparation for its arrival, the first stage of the Vega rocket that ... more		Elon Musk, Rick Perry attend groundbreaking for Texas spaceport At a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for SpaceX's planned commercial spaceport, CEO Elon Musk promised his company would transform the small stretch of the Texas Gulf Coast into a hub for cutting edge aerospace technology. ... more
				Japanese Firm Plans Space Elevator to Run by 2050 Japanese construction company Obayashi has announced that it plans to build a space elevator by the year 2050, as reported by Australia's ABC news. If built, the elevator would revolutionize space ... more		Midland International Receives FAA Spaceport License Approval In a joint release the Midland International Airport, Midland Development Corporation, XCOR Aerospace and Orbital Outfitters announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of a Commerc ... more

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NASA Seeks Best and Brightest for Space Technology Fellowships NASA is seeking applications from U.S. graduate students for the agency's Space Technology Research Fellowships. The research grants, worth as much as $74,000 per year, will coincide with the ... more		IBC Advanced Alloys Delivers First UAS Components for Analysis IBC Advanced Alloys has successfully delivered several unmanned aerial system (UAS) demonstration articles manufactured using IBC's proprietary Beralcast technology. The components were delive ... more		SpaceX scrubs Starship launch in latest setback Iran talks with European powers to be held in Geneva as sanctions loom National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital		Exosuit Aims to Prevent Injury in Warfighters Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering is continuing development of a lightweight, soft exosuit for DARPA's Warrior Web program, which is aimed at creating technol ... more
				Space control Airmen ensure constant communication Air Force Space Command's 16th Space Control Squadron in partnership with the Air Force Reserve Command's 380th SPCS is responsible for ensuring the Defense Department has uninterrupted global satel ... more		SpaceX is not only taking a 3D printer to space, but mice too 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. ... more

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Russia to Boost Space Microelectronics Production Russia will boost its production of space microelectronics, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told Rossiya-24 television Monday. Western sanctions against Russia have two main objectives, R ... more		BAE, Patria team to win armored vehicle contract from Australia A bid to secure a contract to provide Australia with combat reconnaissance vehicles is to be jointly pursued by BAE Systems Australia and Patria of Finland. ... more		Australian military gets green light for counter-IED program Australia's military has received initial budgetary approval for a program to develop its own capabilities to counter improvised explosive devices. ... more		Airbus Defense and Space helps secure Saudi border The final stage of a program to help secure Saudi Arabia's border with Iraq has been officially inaugurated. ... 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

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China travel warning hits Philippine tourism industry

Record-breaking year for contemporary art

PlayStation TV to hit US in October

OECD backs Japan tax hike, more easy money

Nissan to make luxury cars in new China joint venture

China manufacturing gauge picks up in September: HSBC

Japan business delegation visits China amid thaw hopes

Jack Ma of Alibaba becomes China's richest person

Mussel-inspired MIT glue may have naval, medical applications

Record iPhone weekend sales top 10 million: Apple

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

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

Amazon founder strikes deal to build US rocket engines

MIT researchers developing tight-fitting space suits of the future

Spaceship designer who helped send Gagarin into orbit dies at 92

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