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February 13, 2015

SpaceX launches deep-space weather observatory
Miami (AFP) Feb 11, 2015
A $340 million deep-space observatory that aims to alert people on Earth of potentially dangerous solar activity and geomagnetic storms blasted off Wednesday atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Experts say the DSCOVR - a joint collaboration of the US Air Force, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - will help the preparation and response to space weather, thereby protecting utilities, consumers and industries. It is headed to a destination between the Earth and Sun kn ... read more

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Talking Japanese space robot back on Earth A pint-sized Japanese robot that became the first android to converse with an astronaut in space has returned to Earth after 18 months in orbit, project organisers said Thursday. ... more		Big US defense blimp stirs privacy jitters On a crisp winter's day, a tethered blimp almost as big as a football field slowly rises into the blue Maryland sky, casting its radar eye over greater Washington and well beyond. ... more		China tests new carrier rocket's power system Chinese scientists have completed a ground test on the power system of the country's next-generation carrier rocket which may fly as early as next year. Scientists test-fired the engines of Lo ... more
				45th Space Wing, SpaceX sign first-ever landing pad agreement at the Cape Brig. Gen. Nina Armagno, commander, 45th Space Wing, recently signed a five-year leasing agreement with SpaceX that will allow for the creation of the first-ever "Landing Pad" at Launch Complex 13 a ... more		Critical NASA Science Returns to Earth aboard SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean about 7:44 p.m. EST Tuesday 259 miles southwest of Long Beach, California, with nearly 3,700 pounds of NASA cargo, science and fir ... more

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Russian research team explores vision complications for astronauts An international partnership between Florida State University and a team from the Russian Academy of Sciences has found that space travel may severely impair the body's ability to regulate blood rus ... more		ESA experimental spaceplane completes research flight An experimental vehicle to develop an autonomous European reentry capability for future reusable space transportation has completed its mission. ESA's Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle flew a flawle ... more		Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones near military installations China vows to stand with Russia in face of 'hegemonic bullying' North Korea fires flurry of short-range ballistic missiles		Europe tests space plane in step to strategic goal Europe on Wednesday said it successfully launched and brought back to Earth a prototype space plane in a strategy to join an elite club of space powers. ... more
				High seas force SpaceX to ditch bid to recycle rocket SpaceX said it cannot attempt to recycle the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket after launch of a space weather observatory on Wednesday because of high seas. ... more		LRASM Prototype is Three-for-Three on Successful Flight Tests Initiated in 2009 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, DARPA's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) program has been investing in advanced technologies to provide a leap ahead in ... more

SpaceX cargo craft returns to Earth SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship returned to Earth on Tuesday, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a month-long stay at the International Space Station. ... more		Octopus robot makes waves with ultra-fast propulsion Scientists have developed an octopus-like robot, which can zoom through water with ultra-fast propulsion and acceleration never before seen in man-made underwater vehicles. Most fast aquatic a ... more		Sunlight Reveals New Insights into Earth's Complex Systems Startup helps farmers grow plant-based feed and fertilizer using wastewater The West's spring runoff is older than you think		Tiny robotic 'hands' could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery Many people imagine robots today as clunky, metal versions of humans, but scientists are forging new territory in the field of 'soft robotics.' One of the latest advances is a flexible, microscopic ... more
Human insights inspire solutions for household robots People typically consider doing the laundry to be a boring chore. But laundry is far from boring for artificial intelligence (AI) researchers like Siddharth Srivastava, a scientist at the United Tec ... more		Generation Z: Born in the digital age Facebook? Of course. Books? Definitely not. Video games? For sure. Sport? No way. Speed? Yes. Patience? Not so much. ... more		HAPTIX Starts Work to Provide Prosthetic Hands with Sense of Touch Despite recent advances in technology for upper-limb prostheses, artificial arms and hands are still unable to provide users with sensory feedback, such as the "feel" of things being touched or awar ... more		Eruptions Evicted: Anti-geyser Testing Completed for SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Goodbye, geysers! NASA engineers have successfully finished anti-geyser testing for the liquid oxygen tank that will help fuel the agency's new rocket, the Space Launch System, on the journey to Mar ... more

	Moon momentos found languishing in Armstrong's closet A treasure trove of prized momentos from the first moon landing have been found in Neil Armstrong's closet by his wife when she was doing a clearout. ... more		China, Russia strengthen satellite navigation cooperation China and Russia strengthened cooperation in satellite navigation by holding the first meeting of the China-Russia Cooperation Program Committee on Satellite Navigation on Tuesday. The meeting ... more

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France clinches first foreign sale of Rafale jets with Egypt contract		Air Force: A-10s headed to Europe		Oshkosh makes bid for Humvee replacement		Milestone C status for Lockheed Martin vehicle sensor system		Navy taps Raytheon for V-22 Osprey support
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Israel Aerospace Industries touts new electro-optical payload

BAE Systems providing support for Army's Space and Missile Defense Command

US Navy Spends $302Mln on Trident Nuclear Missiles

Russian Military to Fire Iskander Missiles During Pacific Ocean Drills

Sri Lanka's new leaders seek $4.0 bln IMF bail-out

China Internet censorship hurts European businesses: survey

China premier asks Greece PM to deepen cooperation on port

Commissioning Of BorWin2 And HelWin1 HVDC Grid Connections

New method to understand steel fracturing

Better batteries inspired by lowly snail shells

Climate change efforts backfire in Brazil's steel industry

Most US firms feel 'targeted' by China: survey

China January inflation plunges to five-year-low 0.8%

Qualcomm to pay huge fine to settle China antitrust case

Greece heads for bailout showdown with EU

Wildfires in Ukraine could revive Chernobyl's radiation

IBM brings Watson supercomputer to Japan via SoftBank

Soyuz Installed at Baikonur, Expected to Launch Wednesday

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