
Russia, Brazil Sign Contract for Glonass Ground Measuring Station
Moscow and Brasilia have signed a contract on the placement and operation of a measuring ground station for the Russian Glonass satellite navigation network in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Gra ... more
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NASA Spacecraft takes GPS to New Heights
As any backcountry hiker knows, Global Positioning System, or GPS, trackers are crucial for navigation. But they can also be a little finicky. Units sometimes lose lock when you walk into the shadow ... more
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NASA Earth science faces rollback as Mission to Planet Earth era winds down
OPERA satellite data sharpens US crop and water management
Alen Space begins SATMAR satellite validation over Bay of Algeciras
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US poised to unveil next super bomber
The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines. ... more
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New J-11D a Thorn in Pentagon's Side
"Are short-range American tactical fighters relevant in the Pacific theatre?" US defense expert Dave Majumdar asks, adding that F-22 Raptors and F-35 Joint Strike Fighters could be outperformed by t ... more
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China leader throws support behind UN peacekeeping
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised support Monday for a permanent UN police squad and African peacekeeping as he vowed a peaceful rise for the Asian power. ... more
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No relief for Nepal quake victims as $4.1bn fund in limbo
Hundreds of thousands of quake victims in Nepal are unable to start rebuilding their homes as winter approaches because a $4.1 billion reconstruction fund cannot be spent until lawmakers pass a long-delayed bill - to the frustration of international donors. ... more
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Taking greater role, China leader pledges $2 bln to poor
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday pledged $2 billion for a new development fund for poor countries on a UN visit showcasing Beijing's growing global role. ... more
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