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December 17, 2014

SpaceX to try to 'precision-land' rocket in ocean
Miami (AFP) Dec 17, 2014
SpaceX said Wednesday it will for the first time try to land its Falcon 9 rocket on a floating platform in the ocean after launching cargo to the International Space Station. Just a 50-50 chance of success in Friday's attempt was predicted by the California-based company led by billionaire Internet entrepreneur Elon Musk. Currently, most rockets burn up on re-entry, but SpaceX is trying to revolutionize the aerospace industry and make rockets more like airplanes which can be used over and over. ... read more

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Chinese power companies pursue smart grids

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Australia poised to seize assets of corrupt Chinese: report

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