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July 31, 2016

Tile Bonding Begins for Orion's First Mission Atop Space Launch System Rocket
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jul 29, 2016
A crucial part of preparing NASA's next Orion spacecraft for flight now is underway. Technicians recently began the process of bonding thermal protection system (TPS) tiles to panels that will be installed on Orion. The tiles will protect the spacecraft from the searing heat of re-entry when it returns from deep space missions. The first integrated mission of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with Orion, Exploration Mission 1, or EM-1, will lift off from Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy ... read more

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Avoiding stumbles, from spacewalks to sidewalks Video of astronauts tripping over moon rocks can make for entertaining Internet viewing, but falls in space can jeopardize astronauts' missions and even their lives. Getting to one's feet in a bulky ... more		Raytheon gets $130 million missile defense contract modification Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has been awarded a $132 million contract modification for work on the Ballistic Missile Defense System's X-band radar. ... more		New remote-controlled microrobots for medical operations For the past few years, scientists around the world have been studying ways to use miniature robots to better treat a variety of diseases. The robots are designed to enter the human body, where they ... more
				Harvesting water from air with less energy Getting clean water to communities in parched areas of the planet remains an ongoing challenge. Recent developments that harvest water from air have been proposed as a solution. However, the t ... more		China's Agreement with United Nations to Help Developing Countries Get Access to Space Last month, China has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to open the country's future space station for science experiments and astronauts from UN me ... more

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

Chinese mega-telescope obtains data on 7 million stars A Chinese telescope has collected data on over 7 million stars, exceeding the sum of all existing spectroscopic data on stars and making it the world's largest database in the field. The Guo S ... more		China to expand int'l astronauts exchange China will expand international exchange in the training of astronauts in a bid to push it closer to becoming a space power, an official said Wednesday. Li Xinke of the Astronaut Center of Chi ... more		Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal Eutelsat strikes global satellite internet deal with UK govt US promises Philippine president to ramp up deterrence on China		Chinese tracking ship Yuanwang-7 starts maiden voyage China's new-generation spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-7 sailed into the ocean from the Yangtze River on Tuesday, beginning its maiden mission. Yuanwang-7 was accompanied by Yuanwang-6. Yuan ... more
				India earned Rs 230 crore through satellite launch services in FY16 India earned around Rs.230 crore last in fiscal through commercial launch satellite services, parliament was told on Thursday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through Antrix Corp ... more		Will Russia and China Build an SCO-Based Joint Missile Defense System Russia and China may create a unified missile defense system for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. That's the conclusion of experts speaking at a forum dedicated to the US deployment of the THA ... 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

US Plan to Diversify Expendable Space Launch Vehicles Being Questioned The US Air Force strategy to encourage different companies to provide competing first stage rocket boosters for launching satellites into orbit is being questioned as potentially unsustainable, a Go ... more		Bell-Boeing gets $544 million Osprey contract modification Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office has been awarded a $544 million U.S. Navy contract modification for four MV-22 Ospreys for the government of Japan. ... more		Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam Brazil's Congress passes bill easing environmental licensing rules		Bell teams with Tata for helicopters Bell Helicopter and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have teamed to develop light utility and reconnaissance helicopters in India. ... more
Companies partner for U.K. pilot training contract Textron AirLand's Scorpion jet will be offered to Britain's Ministry of Defense for its upcoming Air Support to Defense Operational Training program. ... more		Lockheed Martin, Greece launch P-3B Orion modernization program The Hellenic navy, Lockheed Martin and Hellenic Aerospace Industry have launched a program to modernize and upgrade Greek P-3B Orion aircraft, Lockheed announced Monday. ... more		Elbit's upgraded Israeli C-130H completes first flight test A C-130H Hercules transport aircraft upgraded for the Israeli air force by Elbit Systems recently completed its first flight test, the company announced. ... more		KC-46 completes flight tests The KC-46 Pegasus has completed the flight tests required for the Milestone C production decision, the U.S. Air Force announced Monday. ... more

	Lockheed gets $241 million for F-35 electronic components Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. has been awarded a $241 million U.S. Navy contract modification for the F-35 Lightning II. ... more		India inks $1 billion deal with Boeing for spy planes: sources India has signed a billion-dollar deal with Boeing to buy four maritime surveillance planes, defence and aviation sources said Wednesday, as it looks to counter China in the Indian Ocean. ... more

AI helps automate nuclear reactor licensing process at INL

Battery sharing model boosts savings for local energy communities

Bifacial CuInSe2 solar cells achieve record efficiency on transparent substrates

The rise of commercial spaceports		U.S. Air National Guard fires Lockheed laser-guided training rounds for first time		Elbit Systems gets $30 million thermal imaging contract		Indian army receives three Dhanush howitzers		India conducts firing of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Lockheed Martin to provide counter-IED system for U.S. partner nations		Czech Republic orders Schiebel mini mine detectors		DFNDR chooses Honeywell's Spectra fiber for new body armor		Lockheed Martin: $99 million in new Sniper ATP orders		Russia Designing Blimps Aimed at Reducing Threat of US Cruise Missiles

India Set to Test Domestically-Produced Scramjet Engine in Third Quarter

SSL to provide robotic arms to DARPA for satellite servicing

China builds massive seaplane: state media

Europe backing 'limitless' energy project in France

Newly discovered material property may lead to high temp superconductivity

Pollution from commercial jets harms environment: US

Researchers printed energy-producing photographs

New material could advance superconductivity

Longer-lasting silicon-air battery breaks 1,000-hour ceiling

Garnet-type fast ionic conductor for all-solid-state lithium battery

Piccard: Swiss explorer forever seeking new heights

Hey robot, shimmy like a centipede

Martin Aircraft, Avwatch partner to market jetpack in U.S.

Russia, US Discuss Lunar Station for Mars Mission

Intelsat 33e arrives at the Spaceport for Arianespace's August launch with Ariane 5

L-3 Communications gets $216 million U.S. Army aircraft contract modification

Scientists release recommendations for building land in coastal Louisiana

Bank hacks raise fears for financial sector

Commission approves acquisition of Arianespace by ASL, subject to conditions

Donuts in flight in first US-approved drone delivery

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