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July 08, 2016

SES Government Solutions Secures Contract for Thule Tracking Station DS3 Service
Reston VA (SPX) Jul 08, 2016
SES Government Solutions (SES GS) has been awarded the Thule Tracking Station Digital Signal 3 (DS3) Service Contract to continue to provide the U.S. Government with critical communications capabilities. The service supports a global network that enables national-level missile warning, space surveillance, space control, and satellite command and control. The service consists of a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods for a total contract value of over USD 10 million. The so ... read more

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IMDO and MDA Complete Integrated Ground Test The Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) in conjunction with the United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the United States European Command (EUCOM) successfully conducted an Integrated ... more		Russian Tor-M2U air defense system arrives in Siberia Russia's new Tor-M2U anti-aircraft missile defense systems have arrived in Siberia's Eastern Military District. ... more		Exploring inner space for outer space An international team of six astronauts from China, Japan, USA, Spain and Russia have descended into the caves of Sardinia, Italy, to explore the depths and train for life in outer space. One of the ... more
				Drones to Keep Tabs on Light Pollution Astronomers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a light, low cost system, deployable on a drone, that could help everyone monitor and control light pollution. The team, led by undergraduat ... more		China to launch second space lab Tiangong-2 in September China will send its second orbiting space lab Tiangong-2 into space in mid September, said a senior official with the country's manned space program on Saturday. The Shenzhou-11 manned spacecr ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

NASA tests deep space rocket booster ahead of 2018 mission NASA on Tuesday performed its second and last test-fire of a rocket booster for the Space Launch System (SLS), a powerful engine that may one day launch astronauts to Mars, the US space agency said. ... more		China committed to peaceful use of outer space China welcomed a newcomer to its Long March carrier rocket family on Saturday as the new generation Long March-7 blasted off successfully. It brings China one step closer to its goal of operating a ... more		EU top diplomat rejects Europe 'bashing' by US as calls grow for a US reset European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace Supreme leader says Iran can sink US warship as Geneva talks conclude		Rocket launch gets China one step closer to own space station China on Saturday successfully blasted off its new generation carrier rocket Long March-7 from Wenchang space launch center in south China's Hainan province. In a cloud of white smoke, the rocket as ... more
				China plans mega rocket for manned lunar missions China is planning to start using a huge carrier rocket powerful enough for manned lunar missions before 2031. The new rocket will measure over a hundred meters in length and nearly 10 meters in diam ... more		China to launch its largest carrier rocket later this year China planned to launch the Long March-5, its largest carrier rocket, in the latter half of this year, said a senior official with the country's space program on Saturday. The rocket, designed ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

Upgraded "space shuttle bus" aboard new carrier rocket Long March-7, China's new generation carrier rocket, has carried an upper stage aircraft into the space in its maiden flight Saturday, said a senior space program official. The upgraded model ... more		Brazil's Casador drone takes first flight Brazil's Casador drone took its first demonstration flight last week in Sao Paulo, manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries announced Thursday. ... more		Slow mantle flow built Antarctica gravity low over tens of millions of years Southern Indian Ocean waters lose salt as climate shifts currents Coffee regions hit by extra days of extreme heat: scientists		Raytheon's air and missile defense radar to be tested Raytheon has delivered the first AN/SPY-6(V) air and missile defense radar early to the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii, the company announced Thursday. ... more
IAI successfully tests MRSAM defense system Israel Aerospace Industries has reported a successful test firing of its medium-range surface-to-air missile defense system, or MRSAM, the company said Thursday. ... more		China announces success in technology to refuel satellites in orbit China has successfully completed the in-space refuel of orbital satellites following last week's launch of a new generation carrier rocket, the National University of Defense Technology announced on ... more		State Dept. approves $300 million parts sale to Israel The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $300 million sale of excess SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter equipment and support to Israel. ... more		Textron's Shadow UAS passes 1 million flight hours Textron's Shadow drone has surpassed 1 million total flight hours, becoming the only drone of its size to hit the milestone, the company announced Thursday. ... more

	Spain drops first GBU-48 from Eurofighter Typhoon Spain successfully dropped a GBU-48 Paveway bomb from one of its Tranche-2 C-16 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for the first time last month, the air force announced Friday. ... more		Lockheed gets $93 million for F-35 electronic components Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has received a $93 million U.S. Navy contract modification for Lot 14 and Lot 15 F-35 Lightning II aircraft production. ... more

Junk to high-tech: India bets on e-waste for critical minerals

Indonesia coal plant closure U-turn sows energy transition doubts

Indonesia capital faces 'filthy' trash crisis

Northrop receives $103M counter-IED contract mod		Finland in talks to buy used S. Korea howitzers		Poland moves towards multi-billion-euro Patriot missile deal		Air Force awards two $1 billion contracts for next-gen engine		US-led forces destroy own combat drone after Syria crash
US reveals death tolls from drone and air strikes		Raytheon given U.S. Army projectile contract mod		China's Midea moves step closer to acquiring German robotics firm Kuka		Teaching drones about the birds and the bees		China firm declares success in $1.5 bn Swiss offer

China forex reserves rise unexpectedly in June

Chinese firm Midea gets over 50% of Germany's Kuka

Scientists unveil light-powered molecular motors

Google buys French startup that helps machines see

3-D paper-based microbial fuel cell operating under continuous flow condition

Grade-school students teach a robot to help themselves learn geometry

India's Modi heads to Africa with an eye on China

Hindustan Aeronautics hands over first Tejas jets

Nepal selling rice donated for quake victims

First British F-35 completes transatlantic crossing

Seven killed in Turkey military chopper crash: army

EU urges swift ratification of Canada trade deal

China changes GDP calculations again

Dutch Radio Antenna to Depart for Moon on Chinese Mission

Ithaca High CubeSat team's concept to get a shot at space

Russia to Continue Rocket Engine Supplies to US Under Existing Contracts

Quantum technologies to revolutionize 21st century

Saudi intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen: coalition

Lockheed receives $323 million F-35 contract

Raytheon gets $23M Evolved Sea Sparrow contract

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