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April 18, 2016

Photographic shockwave research reaches new heights with BOSCO flights
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2016
NASA's goal of developing a quiet supersonic aircraft is another step closer following a pair of successful first flights in a series demonstrating patent-pending Background Oriented Schlieren using Celestial Objects (BOSCO) technology, effectively using the sun as a background in capturing unique, measurable images of shockwaves. Improved image-processing technology makes it possible to capture hundreds of observations with each shockwave, benefiting engineers in their efforts to develop a supers ... read more

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Two doctoral students work on NASA mission Although men often outnumber women in science fields, women comprise the majority of a USC-led team that is the first in the world to seek therapeutic drug discovery from fungi launched into space. ... more		New magnetism research brings high-temp superconductivity applications closer A research team led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has discovered that only half the atoms in some iron-based superconductors are magnetic, providing a conclusi ... more		Physicists discover flaws in superconductor theory University of Houston physicists report finding major theoretical flaws in the generally accepted understanding of how a superconductor traps and holds a magnetic field. More than 50 years ago, C.P. ... more
				Sweden launches new ground operations service for small satellites The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), a company providing advanced space services, has announced on Wednesday, Apr. 13, its newest project dedicated to lowering the operational costs of small satelli ... more		NASA Makes Leaks Easy to Spot on Tape From Apollo through the Space Shuttle, NASA has relied on liquid hydrogen to fuel the upper stages of its launch vehicles. Hydrogen is the most efficient propellant there is: measure for measure, it ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

Indian Female NASA Researcher Launches Space Program Being the first and only Indian Muslim woman selected as a researcher at NASA, Karishma Inamdar wants to shoot for the stars through her space outreach program and inspire students for space researc ... more		McCain concerned over presence of Russians during US launches US Senator John McCain stated that presence of the Russian citizens during the US National Security Space launches with the Russian RD-180 rocket engine raises new troubling questions and is another ... more		Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D map BlackSky to supply satellite imagery and analytics for Latin American security operations GovSat selects Thales Alenia Space to build secure satellite for military communications		US, Russia should extend space cooperation after rockets replaced The United States needs to maintain close space cooperation with Russia even if it develops new rockets to carry US astronauts, former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) chief Rich ... more
				University of Sussex research brings 'smart hands' closer to reality Using your skin as a touchscreen has been brought a step closer after UK scientists successfully created tactile sensations on the palm using ultrasound sent through the hand. The University of Suss ... more		China begins testing Tiangong-2 space lab China has completed the assembly and started testing its Tiangong-2 space laboratory, local media said on Tuesday. With assembly complete on Monday, experts began adjusting mechanisms and test ... more

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EU, Russia explore future joint space projects The space agencies of Russia and the European Union are examining possible joint missions following the 2024 decommissioning of the International Space Station, European Space Agency Director-Genera ... more		Roscosmos: Russia wins case over Yukos-related seizure of $700M in France Russia's Roscosmos State Corporation won a lawsuit in France over the seizure of $700 million in compensation for the defunct Yukos oil company-related assets, Roscosmos communications director Igor ... more		First wildfire images reveal FireSat's unmatched detection capabilities MetOp Second Generation satellite fully fuelled ahead of August launch MicroCarb satellite launch marks new era in urban carbon tracking		Development of two US engines to replace Russian RD-180 going as planned The development of the replacement for the Russian RD-180 rocket engines is going well and as planned, United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno told Sputnik on the margins of the 32 ... more
Russia to use Baikonur for space launches at least until 2023 Russia will continue using the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan for launches of piloted spacecraft at least until 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Monday. However, Russia wil ... more		Russia to begin building new spacecraft this summer The construction of Russia's new "Federation" spacecraft will begin this summer, Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia General Constructor Evgeny Mikrin said Monday. The "Federation" sp ... more		A US Department of Space It was heartening to see President Obama's tweet to congratulate Spacex on that picture perfect first stage touchdown on their "of course I still love you" drone ship in the Atlantic last week, hera ... more		Living in a bubble: inflatable modules could be the future of space habitats The astronauts of the International Space Station welcomed the arrival of what we call the "Bigelow Bungalow", officially known as the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) on April 10. If ... more

	Concept's success buoys Commercial Crew's path to flight Five years in, NASA's Commercial Crew Program is at the doorstep of launch for a new generation of spacecraft and launch vehicles that will take astronauts to the International Space Station, enhanc ... more		New, fast solar wind propulsion system is aim of NASA, UAH study Scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) are set to use computer models to investigate the results of experimental testing at NASA'S Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville to ... more

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U.S. Army orders radios for Mid-East, African countries

New Zealand retires Seasprite combat helicopter

Canadian company helps train German Air Force

Putin says space critical for Russia-US Cooperation despite differences

US Army approves first female officers for ground combat

ULA to name cause of Atlas V early booster shutdown in week

Russia successfully fires cruise missile from Iskander missile launcher

General Atomics awarded dual drone contracts

Iranian space success result of close contact with Russian scientists

Russia working on new generation of space rocket engines

Former US defense contractor sentenced for passing secrets to India

ASRAAM missile tests for F-35 underway

Aerospace, defense sector largest contributor to U.S. exports

Russian Helicopters announces new anti-missile system

Algeria orders more Russian Mi-28NE Night Hunter helicopters

France requests GMLRS rocket launchers

F-22A Raptors heading to Europe

StandardAero to upgrade engines on C-130H aircraft

Terma designing air and missile defense system for Danish Navy

Iran's new aerial drone makes maiden flight

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