Space Business News
July 20, 2015
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CRS-7 Investigation Update
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jul 21, 2015
On June 28, 2015, following a nominal liftoff, Falcon 9 experienced an overpressure event in the upper stage liquid oxygen tank approximately 139 seconds into flight, resulting in loss of mission. This summary represents an initial assessment, but further investigation may reveal more over time. Prior to the mishap, the first stage of the vehicle, including all nine Merlin 1D engines, operated nominally; the first stage actually continued to power through the overpressure event on the second stage ... read more
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ROCKET SCIENCE

RS-25 Engine Revs Up Again
In auto racing parlance, NASA engineers put the "pedal to the metal" during a July 17 test of its Space Launch System (SLS) RS-25 rocket engine at Stennis Space Center. During a 535-second test, ope ... more
UAV NEWS

NASA assists in pharmaceutical drone delivery
An outdoor free clinic in Virginia was the first to receive an unmanned aerial delivery of pharmaceuticals Friday. ... more
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Ariane 5 orbits Star One C4 and MSG-4 on Arianespace's sixth flight in 2015
Arianespace's marked the halfway point in its fast-paced 2015 operational schedule today with the 66th consecutive successful Ariane 5 launch, which deployed two satellites into geostationary transf ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL

Planetary Resources' First Spacecraft Successfully Deployed
Planetary Resources has announced that its Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) spacecraft deployed successfully from the International Space Station's (ISS) Kibo airlock and has begun its 90-day mission. The dem ... more


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Supporting Arianespace's mission cadence: A new fueling facility is ready
Arianespace's new Fregat Fueling Facility (FCube) is the latest addition to the Spaceport's launcher and satellite processing resources, further supporting the company's sustained mission rates with ... more
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RUSSIAN SPACE

Russia Starts Implementation of Fundamental Space Industry Reform
Russia is starting to implement comprehensive reforms to its space industry, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday. The establishment of two large holdings, specialized in engi ... more
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Atlas V Launch Uses New Measurement Hardware
An Atlas V rocket has been successfully launched At Cape Canaveral, and all of its systems were monitored and recorded using brand new measurement hardware developed by DEWETRON. Measuring systems d ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
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?
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Ariane 5 lofts two geo birds for teleco and weather customers
Arianespace has successfully launched two geostationary satellites: Star One C4 for the private operator Embratel Star One, the leading satellite communications company in South America, and MSG-4 f ... more
SPACE TRAVEL

Space crew praises US-Russian 'handshake in space' 40 years on
Two Russians and an American in orbit commemorated Wednesday the 40th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, when a "handshake in space" brought the two Cold War rivals closer together. ... more
UAV NEWS

Official recognition for 80-hour UAV flight
An unmanned aerial vehicle by Aurora Flight Sciences has officially been recognized as achieving world record in flight duration –more than 80 hours. ... more
Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015
AEROSPACE

Britain receiving second ISR plane ahead of schedule
Britain is to receive its second Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft in September, seven months ahead of schedule, the Ministry of Defense said. ... more
MILTECH

Lockheed Martin orders weapons stabilization system
Curtiss-Wright Corp. is to supply a weapons stabilization system for Britain's new Scout specialist vehicles under a contract from Lockheed Martin. ... more
24/7 News Coverage
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
MILTECH

Canada orders trucks from Mack Defense
Mack Defense has been contracted by Canada to provide 1,500 8x8 military trucks and to provide five years of in-service support for the vehicles. ... more
UAV NEWS

US to entice drone pilots with $15,000 bonus
The United States will offer a $15,000 annual bonus for drone pilots, the Air Force said - part of a drive to address what it admitted was a "critical shortage" of manpower. ... more
AEROSPACE

Boeing to collaborate with TASL in aerospace and defense
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. of India are to collaborate on aerospace and defense manufacturing and opportunities in integrated systems development. ... more
UAV NEWS

Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down
Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador Thursday after a "spy drone" was shot down in disputed Kashmir, as officials said five people were killed in cross-border shelling between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
AEROSPACE

Airbus DS enhances Eurofighter Typhoon
Flight testing of aerodynamics upgrades to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Typhoon fighter have been conducted by Airbus Defense and Space. ... more
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UAV NEWS

Pakistan says it has shot down an Indian spy drone
The Pakistani military said Wednesday it had shot down an Indian spy drone on its side of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. ... more
MILTECH

Europe's Eighth NATO Radar Operational in Hungary
The construction of a new 3D radio-radar at Medina in Southern Hungary began in October 2012. The facility is aimed at protecting the aerial space over all NATO countries. A new NATO 3D radar ... more
24/7 Energy News Coverage
A single molecule elevates solar module output and stability
Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to pieces
Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity tech
MISSILE NEWS

Israel jails Palestinian engineer over Hamas rocket design

LAUNCH PAD

30 launches planned in next three fiscals: ISRO chief

AEROSPACE

South Korea asks for new F-16 upgrade deal

UAV NEWS

Drones and phones to tackle Indonesian holiday road chaos

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal quake forces 'living goddess' to break decades of seclusion

ROBO SPACE

Hitchhiking robot begins journey across U.S.

AEROSPACE

Asian fund offers 10,000 euros to buy Spanish airport

POLITICAL ECONOMY

China says gold stash rose almost 60% in six years

POLITICAL ECONOMY

US bank profits withstand trading hit from China, Greece

AEROSPACE

Boeing warns of aircraft issue after panel falls on Shanghai

China launches service to back Xi's Silk Road plan

ADB trims China, developing Asia growth forecasts

Record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 grounded for 'several months'

Google adding 'buy' buttons to mobile search ads

Tech investors: dance, or gird for 'when music stops'?

China's Q2 GDP growth beats forecasts as stimulus kicks in

Europe advances with safer air travel

Export revenue to help Russian space industry cut expenditures

Successful flight tests for Lockheed Martin missile

Nepal unveils subsidy-heavy $8.19 bn post-quake budget

S. Korea selects China consortium for Sewol ferry salvage

Free meals offer comfort to Nepal quake victims

Russia's GLONASS Proves More Than a Match for America's GPS

China's Beidou navigation system to track flights

Pinterest CEO sees site's future in its 'catalog of ideas'

Robots under test for oil and gas rig duty

British military should focus on drones, spy tech: Cameron

Russia, Brazil to track space junk with GLONASS

NASA selects leading-edge concepts for continued study

China trade slumps in first half of year: government

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