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November 08, 2014

Lockheed Martin partners for space debris research
Palo Alto, Calif. (UPI) Nov 7, 2014
Lockheed Martin is co-operating the largest infrared telescope in the Western Hemisphere to study space debris and for other research studies. The partnership to operate the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, or UKIRT, is with the University of Arizona and others. The telescope, once owned by the United Kingdom's Science and Technology Facilities Council and now by the University of Hawaii, is located in Maunakea, Hawaii. "Our team, composed of the universities of Arizona and Hawaii and ... read more

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Virgin Galactic could resume test flights in six months Virgin Galactic could resume test flights with a new spaceship within six months, the company said Friday, a week after the fatal crash of SpaceShipTwo in the Californian desert. The United St ... more		Japanese Satellites Orbited as Part of Russia-Ukraine Program A converted RS-20B (SS-18 Satan) intercontinental ballistic missile has placed five Japanese satellites into orbit as part of a joint Russia-Ukraine program, a spokesperson for the Russian Strategic ... more		Orion launch to test human flight risks in deep space With memories still fresh of two commercial space flight accidents in the past 10 days, NASA is readying its first test flight of the Orion spacecraft that could one day carry humans to Mars. ... more
				Penguin-bot is a happy feat for science Brazenly, the down-covered baby penguin lookalike rolls in on four wheels for a huddle with real-life chicks, right under the noses of adult birds which seem to pay it no heed. ... more		French watchdog urges no 3D for under sixes A French health watchdog recommended Thursday that children under six be denied access to 3D films, computers and video games, and that those up to 13 have "moderate" access. ... more

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Putting batteries in a kidsafe coat of armor A Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) led team has developed a simple "coat of armor" to encase small batteries, rendering them harmless if they are ever swallowed. Children, particularly infants and ... more		NASA wants to put Lytro cameras in their probes Digital camera company Lytro is making buzz in the tech world this week, having announced partnerships with NASA, the Defense Department, and a number of companies in the energy and healthcare industries. ... 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		EIAST and AUS launch UAE's first CubeSat Mission Nayif-1 The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAE's first CubeSat Mission, a Nanosatellite that offers ... more
				Poland to buy armed drones amid Ukraine crisis NATO member Poland said Tuesday it will acquire combat drones as part of a multi-billion-euro revamp of its armed forces amid heightened tensions with Russia over its role in the Ukraine crisis. ... more		NASA Installs Giant Composite Material Research Robot Kathy Barnstorff It looks like something out of a "Transformers" movie - a huge robotic arm that moves and spins to pick up massive heads filled with spools of carbon fibers, then moves in preprogr ... more

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Gilat and HISPASAT Enhance VNO Activity Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that its Virtual Network Operations (VNO) program with Spanish satellite operator HISPASAT has signed on two new ISPs who intend to provide Internet services v ... more		Orbital likely to discontinue using Russian rocket engine The US manufacturer of fallen unmanned cargo spacecraft Antares is likely to discontinue using the Russian rocket engine that it believes to be the cause of the vehicle launch crash in October, acco ... 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		The Little Engine that Could The Price Induction DGEN model 380 turbofan engine rolled into the NASA Glenn Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory on the back of a flatbed truck recently to see if the small engine could be successf ... more
ESA space ferry moves ISS to avoid debris The International Space Station was threatened by space debris last week but ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle saved the day by firing its thrusters to push the orbital outpost and its six occupants ... more		US to Continue Space Cooperation With Russia After Spacecraft Crashes The United States plans to continue cooperation with Russia in the space industry amid US spacecraft crashes, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said on Monday. "We have continued to see ... more		Spaceflight partners with JAMSS to loft 8 CubeSats on JAXA mission Spaceflight and Japan Manned Space Systems have announced a cooperative launch service agreement to integrate and deploy CubeSats from the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astro-H missio ... more		Orion Takes Big Step Before Moving to the Launch Pad Kevin Rivers was nothing but giddy as he stood behind the closed door of the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, waiting to see the Orion spacecraft that will one ... more

	Application of NovelSat tech on AFRICASAT-1A generates big savings MEASAT Satellite Systems has announced that customers on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite will now be able to benefit from additional cost savings given the successful test of 64APSK modulation on the sat ... more		Risk-taker Branson battles to protect Virgin brand Richard Branson knows how to handle business setbacks, but he is now battling to protect the Virgin empire's image following the test flight crash of his flagship space tourism venture. ... 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'

NTSB reveals spaceship crash timeline, fingers lever		Destroyer simultaneously fires SM-2 and SM-3 missiles		Lockheed Martin, Navy deliver communications satellite		Anti-missile system for airliners passes testing		Air Force orders more Griffin missiles from Raytheon
India to test fly bigger space vehicle next month		India to launch unmanned crew module in December		Orbital blames rocket engine failure for launchpad blast		Hesco Bastion contracted for more defensive barriers		Indonesia receives helicopters from Airbus

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KVH Receives Order for Military Navigation Systems

Five years in space: one satellite, three missions

Virgin boss hits out after safety warning claim

China to build global quantum communication network in 2030

F-35 Lightning makes first-ever landing on aircraft carrier

Britain, France award joint contracts for UAV program

Fearing US raids, Syria seeks Russian S-300s: Muallem

New Paveway IV capability for upgraded Typhoon fighters

Marine Corps taps Cubic Applications for training support services

Britain, France launch feasibility study for joint military drones

Boeing Completes Testing on New Anti-Jamming Technology

Counter-IED training center opens in Europe

Fukushima construction workers hurt: operator

Prayers, tears in Philippines one year after super typhoon

This robot makes you feel like a 'ghost' is in the room

'Direct writing' of diamond patterns from graphite a potential technological leap

Mexico defends decision to scrap Chinese train deal

APEC cautiously supports China-backed free-trade zone

'Smart' living gets real as connectivity rates rise

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