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May 18, 2015

Photonic Laser Thruster Propels Simulated Spacecraft
Tustin CA (SPX) May 18, 2015
Y.K. Bae Corporation announces their proprietary Photonic Laser Thruster (PLT) has successfully accelerated a 450 gram (~1 lb.) spacecraft simulator with pure laser light for the first time in history. The project was funded by a Phase II grant of NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), which funds the most promising ideas for the next generation NASA space missions. Conducted in a Class 1,000 cleanroom, Y.K. Bae's demonstration amplified photon power 400-times to achieve photon thrust up to 1.1 ... read more

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Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Long Beach CA - May 19-21, 2015

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Next Generation Integrated ISR 2015 - Washington DC - July 27-29

Raytheon delivers hardware for next-gen USAF GPS system The first operational hardware for the U.S. Air Force's GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System has been delivered by Raytheon. ... more		QM-1 Static Test - One Step Closer to Flight NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is one step closer to flight following Orbital ATK's March 11 successful five-segment rocket motor qualification ground test. Immediately following the spectacular t ... more		Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff Israel says area of airport hit after Yemen missile launch Hegseth revises U.S. Army blueprint to 'ensure peace through strength'		Russia races to replace Sarah Brightman as space tourist Russia's space officials on Thursday rushed to find a replacement for British singer Sarah Brightman after she pulled out as the next space tourist four months ahead of her planned trip. ... more
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