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October 03, 2014

Dream Chaser Teams with Stratolaunch to Carry People into Space
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 03, 2014
The Dream Chaser, a reusable crewed space shuttle currently under development by Sierra Nevada Corporation, may one day carry people into space with the help of Stratolaunch's massive carrier plane, the brainchild of aviation legend Burt Rutan and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The news comes on the heels of Sierra Nevada Corporation's announcement that it will legally challenge NASA's decision to snub the company's bid for a Commercial Crew Transportation contract in favor of the competition's ... read more

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Russia to Launch New GLONASS Navigation System Satellite by Year End A new model of the Russian GLONASS navigation system satellite will be launched at the end of this year, the JSC Information Satellite Systems, a leading Russian satellite manufacturing company, ann ... more		Running the Race to Cure Cancer From Space The race to find answers for cancer is not a sprint, but a marathon. When you participate in charity runs for yourself or your loved ones, it is in pursuit of improved treatments and hopefully a cur ... more		To boldly go: what is the point of space exploration? The UK's space activities employs over 100,000 people and contributes nearly Pounds 10 billion to the economy but why bother with space exploration? This question will be debated by a panel includi ... more
				Europe sat-nav launch glitch linked to frozen pipe A frozen fuel pipe in the upper stage of a Soyuz launcher likely caused the failure last month to place two European navigation satellites in orbit, a source close to the inquiry said Wednesday. ... more		How things coil When one sends an email from Boston to Beijing, it travels through submarine optical cables that someone had to install at some point. The positioning of these cables can generate intriguing coiling ... more

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System designed to improve hand function lost to nerve damage Engineers at Oregon State University have developed and successfully demonstrated the value of a simple pulley mechanism to improve hand function after surgery. The device, tested in cadaver h ... more		New Technology May Lead to Prolonged Power in Mobile Devices Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas have created technology that could be the first step toward wearable computers with self-contained power sources or, more immediately, a smartphone ... 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		Blue LED breakthrough for efficient electronics In a step that could lead to longer battery life in smartphones and lower power consumption for large-screen televisions, researchers at the University of Michigan have extended the lifetime of blue ... more
				Smart, eco-friendly new battery to solve problems Present-day lithium batteries are efficient but involve a range of resource and environmental problems. Using materials from alfalfa (lucerne seed) and pine resin and a clever recycling strategy, Up ... more		Space debris expert warns of increasing CubeSat collision risk The increasing number of small 'CubeSat' satellites being launched combined with a relaxed attitude to debris mitigation could lead to hazards for all space users unless preventative measures are ta ... more

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

India's Tata Power licensed to produce Honeywell navigation system Honeywell Aerospace's Tactical Advanced Land Inertial Navigator system is to be produced in India by Tata Power through a licensing agreement. ... more		Aerojet Supports ULA to Establish Near-Term Competitive Product Aerojet Rocketdyne and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have announced that they have signed a contract for a joint investment to complete technical feasibility analysis, detailed program plans, technol ... 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		Getting Off the Planet A few months ago, famed British cosmologist Stephen Hawking presented a lecture on the survival of the human race. According to him there is only one way for humanity to survive the next thousand ye ... more
SES Broadband Services expands Astra Connect for communities SES Broadband Services (SBBS) has announced an expansion of its partnership with the Internet Service Provider ORBITCOM to include the delivery of Astra Connect for communities in Germany. The ... more		Waypoint 2 Space Partners with Final Frontier Training Suits Waypoint 2 Space (Waypoint) has announced a partnership with Final Frontier Design (FFD) that will integrate FFD space suit designs with Waypoint's innovative EVA training systems in support of Wayp ... more		Beidou sat nav sees increasing civil use China's Beidou navigation satellite system is being more frequently applied in the country's civil projects, authorities said at an expo in northeast China on Monday. In Shenyang, capital of L ... more		EIAST launches its Advanced Aerial Systems Program The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has launched the Advanced Aerial Systems Program which aims to develop UAE capabilities in the fields of designing, manufacturing ... more

	Gilat To Provide Satcom-On-The-Move Terminals in Burma Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that Terabit Wave Co. Ltd., a telecommunications systems integrator located in Myanmar (formerly Burma), ordered the Company's Satcom-On-The-Move terminals - i ... more		Proton Failure Review Board Concludes Investigation The ILS Failure Review Oversight Board (FROB) has concluded its work, after a detailed review of the findings, conclusions and identified corrective action plans from the Russian State Inter-agency ... 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'

California bans paparazzi drones		S-400 Air Defense Regiment Takes up Duty in Russia's South		Czechs preparing international tender for air defense radar		Saudi Arabia seeks billion-dollar air defense deal		Nulka missile decoy system undergoing upgrade
Aurora Flight Services receives DARPA funding		AeroVironment supplying spare parts for Army's unmanned aerial systems		Israel taps Raytheon for Iron Dome interceptor components		Germany 'erring on side of safety' regarding Eurofighter defect		US plans Patriot missile sale to Saudi Arabia:Pentagon

UAE asks U.S. for $900M rocket artillery deal

Thailand asks approval of helicopter sale

France taps Thales for radar antenna research project

3D printer makes bionic hand for 5-year-old girl

Musk: Next Tesla cars will self-drive 90 percent of the time

High-tech gadgets drive wow factor at Paris motor show

Stressed Out: Research Sheds New Light on Why Rechargeable Batteries Fail

Robot researcher combines nature to nurture 'superhuman' navigation

JPMorgan: info on 76 mn households hit in data breach

Lamborghini reveals Asterion LPI-910, hybrid supercar that hits 199 mph and gets 57 mpg

Indonesian graft busters launch anti-corruption app

Mainland Chinese shoppers stay clear of Hong Kong

Facebook tightens reins on research at social network

'Umbrella Revolution' risks cold shower for HK business

Chinese PM to visit Germany for joint cabinet meet

China manufacturing growth stalls in September: govt

Protesters press HK leader to quit, China tells US to back off

Alibaba and Wanda face off: online and offline

Samsung rejects claims of Galaxy Note defect

How to make stronger, 'greener' cement

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