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March 26, 2015

Feud on Earth but peace in space for US and Russia
Moscow (AFP) March 26, 2015
Hundreds of kilometres below on Earth, their governments are locked in a standoff over Ukraine - but up in space, Russian cosmonauts and American astronauts are still working together side by side. The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the rare areas of US-Russian cooperation that has not been hit by the Ukraine crisis and in the latest show of commitment, the next joint mission is set to blast off from Kazakhstan on Friday. The crew will include two space veterans - American Scott K ... read more

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USAF releases requirements for new trainer jet Requirements for a new trainer aircraft to replace the T-38 have been released to industry by the U.S. Air Force. ... more		U.S. company Leidos to manage Britain's military logistics Britain's Ministry of Defense is to award a 13-year contract to Leidos, a U.S. company, to manage logistic services for the country's military. ... more		Children as young as five can navigate a 'tiny town' Pricing birdsong: EU mulls nature credits to help biodiversity The West's spring runoff is older than you think		Netherlands seeks billion-dollar helicopter deal The Netherlands is seeking acquisition of CH-47 Chinook helicopters through a U.S. Foreign Military Sales program deal worth $1.05 billion. ... more
Amazon says US too late on drone rules Online giant Amazon told Congress on Tuesday the US government is lagging in implementing rules for commercial drones, making it hard to make plans for its quick delivery system by air. ... more		DoD Works to Build Competition Into Space Launches Space capability is critical to national security, and the Defense Department is working to make its launch program more competitive and end its longtime use of a Russian rocket engine on the Atlas ... more		China completes second test on new carrier rocket's power system The second ground test of the power system of China's next-generation carrier rocket was completed Monday, ahead of its first flight in 2016. Using non-toxic, non-polluting liquid propellant, ... more		Arianespace selected by Airbus to launch EDRS-C Satellite Arianespace and Airbus Defence and Space have reached an agreement for the launch of EDRS-C which is the second geostationary satellite of the SpaceDataHighway system. The launch is scheduled for fi ... more

	Proton launches Express AM-7 satellite for Russian Government Lifting off from Baikonur at 01:05 am Moscow Time on Thursday, March 19, the Proton-M integrated launch vehicle (ILV) successfully orbited the Airbus DS-built Express AM-7 telecommunications satelli ... more		Galileo meets Galileo as launch draws near The seventh and eighth Galileo satellites, set for launch together in nine days' time, have been fitted together onto the dispenser that will carry them during their flight to orbit. The fuell ... more

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USAF funds sense-and-avoid technology development

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Sierra Nevada Corporation Unveils New Dream Chaser Cargo System

India receiving upgraded Mirage fighters

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