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January 19, 2016

Russia wants to builds atomic engine for exploring deep space
Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 19, 2016
The Russian Federal Space Agency has presented its ten-year development plan, which includes the construction of a prototype engine powered by atomic energy, able to power a spacecraft on expeditions into the far reaches of the galaxy. The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) has presented its ten-year development plan to the Russian government, which includes the construction of a prototype engine that uses a nuclear reactor to propel it on expeditions into distant space. "All the work ... read more

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China to debut new carrier rockets China will send two new models of carrier rocket in the Long March series on their maiden space trips in 2016, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASC) said on Saturday. The ... more		China aims for the Moon with new rockets China's space industry revealed that its new rockets would be used for an unmanned moon mission capable of returning soil samples, as well as a delivery vehicle for a new space station. China' ... more		Orbital ATK Receives Award for Rocket Propulsion System Development Orbital ATK has been awarded a $47 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Systems Directorate for the development of a solid rocket propulsion system protot ... more
				Russia catches senior engineer on delayed space pad project 'taking bribe' Russia has detained a top engineer on its delayed Vostochny cosmodrome project on suspicion of accepting a bribe, investigators said Monday in the latest setback for the country's troubled space programme. ... more		NASA's Scott Kelly unveils first flower grown in space: an orange zinnia NASA astronaut and International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly has shared images of the first flower grown in space: a zinnia that recently came to bloom. ... more

How mold on Space Station flowers is helping get us to Mars When Scott Kelly tweeted a picture of moldy leaves on the current crop of zinnia flowers aboard the International Space Station, it could have looked like the science was doomed. In fact, science wa ... more		Newcomer Sierra Nevada to supply ISS alongside SpaceX, Orbital: NASA NASA on Thursday split a multi-billion-dollar contract to resupply the International Space Station between three US firms: SpaceX, Orbital ATK and Sierra Nevada - a newcomer with reusable spacecraft. ... more		Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite Communications Royal Canadian Navy selects MDA Space for next generation drone surveillance systems		NASA completes Orion parachute development tests A dart-shaped test vehicle descended from the skies above the Arizona desert under Orion's parachutes Wednesday, Jan. 13, successfully completing the final development test of the parachute system. ... more
				NASA awards ISS cargo transport contracts NASA has awarded three cargo contracts to ensure the critical science, research and technology demonstrations that are informing the agency's journey to Mars are delivered to the International Space ... more		Germany to lease Israeli Heron TP UAVs The German armed forces have decided to lease the Israeli-made Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle to support its troops during deployment. ... more

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Latest N. Korea sub missile test a 'catastrophic failure': analysts North Korea's "successful" submarine-launched ballistic missile test last month was, in fact, an explosive failure that was not even launched from a submarine, separate expert analyses concluded Wednesday. ... more		France signs Aster missile upgrade contract France's defense procurement agency, DGA, has signed a contract with the Eurosam consortium to upgrade the Aster surface-to-air missile. ... more		Decision time as plastic pollution treaty talks begin Exceptional Nordic heatwave stumps tourists seeking shade A 'Thinker' drowns in plastic garbage as UN treaty talks open		Inside North Korea's secret UAV program North Korea has been honing its drone system for over 25 years, developing advanced drones believed to be capable of both airstrikes and deep infiltration. Here's how they did it. North Korea' ... more
Iran denounces new US sanctions on missile programme Iran denounced new US sanctions on its missile programme on Monday but pushed ahead with international cooperation after its historic nuclear deal. ... more		Air Force awards two rocket propulsion system prototype OTAs The Space and Missile Systems Center has awarded the first two Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for shared public-private investments in Rocket Propulsion System (RPS) prototypes to SpaceX for de ... more		Building a robust commercial market in low earth orbit NASA is on a Journey to Mars and a new consensus is emerging around our plan, vision and timetable for sending American astronauts to the Red Planet in the 2030s. Our strategy calls for working with ... more		SMC releases RFP for GPS III Space Vehicles The Space and Missile Systems Center released a solicitation Jan. 8, seeking proposals for the Global Positioning System's GPS III Space Vehicles 11+ Phase 1 Production Readiness Feasibility Assessm ... more

	China shoots for first landing on far side of the moon China will launch a mission to land on the far side of the moon in two years' time, state media reported, in what will be a first for humanity. ... more		Russia developing futuristic methane-powered rocket propulsion Russian federal agency Roscosmos plans to develop a natural-gas-powered rocket engine. The federal space exploration program for 2016-2025 guarantees funding for the project. According to news ... more

A weakening forest buffer challenges EU climate goals

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Trimble to provide GPS survey systems for U.S. Marines		Lithuania uses Airbus helicopters for 24/7 SAR missions		CPI Aero wing components for Japan's E-2D aircraft		U.S. Army proceeds with Chinook Block II upgrade program		B-52 bombers get new weapons capability
US Air Force shelves Warthog plane retirement amid IS fight: media		US imposes sanctions linked to Iran's ballistic missile program		Lockheed Martin to perform F-35A fuel tank modification		Ground broken on Gray Eagle UAS training facility		Aerojet Rocketdyne to mature development of MPS-130 CubeSat propulsion system

China Plans More Than 20 Space Launches in 2016

Chinese Long March 3B to launch Belintersat-1 telco sat for Belarus

Nepal quake rebuilding to take years, new chief says

If it's the economy, stupid, what can be done?

German businesses put on brave face amid China's economic slowdown

Ukraine launches new China trade route bypassing Russia

WTO faults EU in nuts and bolts dispute with China

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China growth slides to 25-year low in 2015: AFP survey

Microbots individually controlled using 'mini force fields'

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SAIC Awarded $485 Million Enterprise Applications Service Technologies 2 Contract by NASA

GPS vultures swoop down on illegal dumps in Peru

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Russian Scientists Developing Avatar Robot for Extraterrestrial Exploration

Raytheon tests new seeker for Tomahawk cruise missiles

Indian Army likely to get K9 Vajra-T howitzers

Saab unveils Sea Giraffe 4A AESA naval radar

Saab delivering U.S.-made quadcopter drones to Swedish Police

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