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June 30, 2015

String of cargo disasters puts pressure on space industry
Miami (AFP) June 29, 2015
The global space industry is reeling after three cargo disasters in less than a year have delivered a costly blow to efforts to supply astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The explosion of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday also raised new questions about whether US rockets are safe enough to start launching astronauts to space as planned in 2017. "It is unfortunately part of the business. The idea of 100 percent reliability is just not there," said Eric Stallmer, president of the ... read more

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				Discovery paves way for new kinds of superconducting electronics Physicists at UC San Diego have developed a new way to control the transport of electrical currents through high-temperature superconductors - materials discovered nearly 30 years ago that lose all ... more		Engineers develop micro-tentacles so tiny robots can handle delicate objects The tiny tube circled an ant's thorax, gently trapping the insect and demonstrating the utility of a microrobotic tentacle developed by Iowa State University engineers. "Most robots use two fingers ... more

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Researchers confirm novel method for controlling plasma rotation Rotation is key to the performance of salad spinners, toy tops, and centrifuges, but recent research suggests a way to harness rotation for the future of mankind's energy supply. In papers published ... more		SpaceX rocket explodes after launch An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded less than three minutes after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Sunday, in the first major disaster for the fast-charging company headed by Internet tycoon Elon Musk. ... more		Meet the Space Cowboys: a critical capability at VSFB India and Pakistan: vast nuclear-armed military forces Will Trump strike drug cartels he says 'run' Mexico?		Roadmap to the Stars A laser-powered wafer-thin spacecraft capable of reaching Alpha Centauri in 20 years may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it's not. And while such a launch isn't imminent, the possibilit ... more
				China's Beidou navigation system more resistant to jamming China has made breakthroughs in the anti-jamming capability of its Beidou satellite navigation system (BDS), the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily said Thursday. The new technology, develop ... more		Cooperation in satellite technology put Belgium, China to forefront Increased collaboration between Belgium and China in the field of satellite technology can put both nations "at the forefront" of delivering vital information globally, according to State Secretary ... more

NovaWurks and Spaceflight Services set for payload test bed mission in 2017 NovaWurks and Spaceflight Services have announced a signed launch contract for a NovaWurks Payload Test Bed (PTB) mission planned for the third quarter of 2017. PTB-2, the second of the company's Pa ... more		U.S. Marines test solar-powered drones at annual energy expo U.S. Marines tested prototypes of solar-powered drones along with other concept technologies at an energy-saving expo in Camp Lejeune, N.C. last week. ... more		Volcanic eruptions linked to satellite disruption risks in upper atmosphere US climate assessment in doubt as Trump dismisses authors Ancient bone discovery suggests aquatic origins for echidnas		Fourth MUOS arrives in Florida for August launch The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin delivered Sunday the fourth Mobile User Objective System satellite to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for launch in August. ... more
Finland orders anti-tank weapon from Saab Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon system from Saab of Sweden are to be supplied to the Finnish Defense Force under an order worth $35.7 million. ... more		Orbital ATK's artillery guidance kit passes milestone test Orbital ATK's U.S. Army precision guidance kit for 155mm ammunition has successfully completed its first production Lot Acceptance Test, the company says. ... more		Australia approves funds for continued C-RAM systems The Australian government has approved more than $248 million for a continued counter rocket, artillery and mortar system for its military forces. ... more		US Army orders 19 more Gray Eagle Drones despite problems The General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle is commonly described as a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone developed by GAAS for the US Army as an upgrade of its MQ-1 drone. "Work will be performed ... more

	Sagem enhancing marketing of its new Patroller UAV Sagem of France, maker of the Sperwer unmanned aerial vehicle used by some coalition nations in Afghanistan, has announced new moves on the UAV scene. ... more		Navy engineer invents new data transmission system A system that uses light to transmit secure data has been invented by a U.S. Navy engineer and been patented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ... more

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