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April 08, 2015

Space Launch System to Boost Science with Secondary Payloads
Huntsville AL (SPX) Apr 08, 2015
When NASA's new Space Launch System (SLS) launches on its first flight, it will be doing some serious multi-tasking. Not only will Exploration Mission-1 test the performance of SLS and its integration with the Orion spacecraft - the agency plans to use its massive lift capability to carry nearly a dozen nano-satellites to conduct science experiments beyond low Earth orbit. NASA's newest rocket will launch Orion on an uncrewed test flight to a distant retrograde orbit around the moon. Tucked inside ... read more

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Radiation from Fukushima detected off Canada west coast		Chemical plant blast, anti-pollution protest in China		Modular brains help organisms learn new skills without forgetting old skills		Battery energy storage project shows promise for electricity network		China sees first default on bond principal

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Two new satellites join the Galileo constellation

China launches upgraded satellite for independent SatNav system

Chinese Army Gets Brand New Early Warning and Control Aircraft

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Soft, energy-efficient robotic wings

Computer sharing of personality in sight: inventor

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IXV test flight total success says operations manager

ESA's spaceplane back on dry land

Raytheon, DRS Technologies team for advanced FLIR system

Raytheon delivering Stinger missiles to Korea

Heron-based UAV to be made in Brazil

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Obama unblocks delivery of F-16s to Egypt

Nine dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide: state media

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