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  Houston TX (SPX) Apr 03, 2017 240 miles above Earth, traveling 12 times the speed of a bullet, a cloth blanket gets away during a spacewalk and immediately drifts out of reach, into space, away from the space station, forever. It's no danger to the astronauts as it floats away, but immediately there is a new problem: An important station docking port needs that blanket for protection from the extremes of space, and now it is gone. That's when you call Houston, or more likely Houston calls you first, and Mission Control f ... read more |
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ISRO Beams in Private Firm to Make Two Satellites for NavigationNew Delhi (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 In a first, ISRO, India's space research agency, has hired a private company to build two large satellites for India's navigation system. The private firm will initially undergo a rigorous developme ... more 
Robot Fedor to Guide Russia's Federation Spacecraft in Maiden Flight - RoscosmosMoscow (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 First flight of the Russian next-generation Federation spacecraft will be unmanned, the space vehicle will be guided by a robot named Fedor, Russia's Roscosmos State Space Corporation said Friday. ... more  
Flight Tests of Super-Heavy Angara-A5V Carrier Rocket May Start in 2027Moscow (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 Flight tests of Russia's new medium-class carrier rocket, Phoenix, from the Angara launch pad at Vostochny may start in 2034, the documentation also indicates. Angara-A5V, being developed by R ... more 
Russian Plant to Overhaul Nearly All Proton Rocket Engines in 2017Moscow (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 Russia's Voronezh Mechanical Plant will overhaul nearly all the recalled engines for the Proton launch vehicles this and next year, the head of Russia's Energomash space and rocket engine manufactur ... more |
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Kremlin Believes Russia Can Compete With Private Firms Like SpaceX in SpaceMoscow (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 Russia believes it can compete in space with private companies including SpaceX, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday commenting on the firm's achievements. Peskov told reporters the Kr ... more 
'Fuzzy' fibers can take rockets' heatHouston TX (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 To stand up to the heat and pressure of next-generation rocket engines, the composite fibers used to make them should be fuzzy. The Rice University laboratory of materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan, ... more  
Super Pressure Balloon Flight Enables Pioneering Infrasound StudyWashington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 It's all about that bass and lots of it. Deep, deep base-sound at frequencies too low for the human ear to pick-up. It's called infrasound, low-frequency soundwaves formed by events as diverse as oc ... more 
CRESST Signs $87M Cooperative Agreement with NASA GoddardCollege Park MD (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 The Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST II), a five-year, $87.5 million cooperative agreement with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, has been awarded to the ... more 
SpaceX hails 'revolution' after recycled rocket launch, landingMiami (AFP) March 31, 2017 SpaceX chief Elon Musk hailed a "revolution in spaceflight" on Thursday after blasting off a recycled rocket for the first time, a feat that could dramatically lower the cost of space travel. ... more 
Spacewalkers Connect Adapter for Commercial Crew VehiclesHouston TX (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA concluded their spacewalk at 2:33 p.m. EDT. During the spacewalk, which lasted just over seven hours, the two astron ... more |
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 Evolution of Arianespace governance ensures greater coherence with Airbus Safran Launchers  
Yuanwang fleet to carry out 19 space tracking tasks in 2017Nanjing (XNA) Mar 31, 2017 Yuanwang space tracking ships, which follows the progress of satellites and other space-bound craft, will carry out 19 maritime space monitoring missions in 2017, according to the maritime satellite ... more  
Graphene-based neural probes probe brain activity in high resolutionMunich, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2017 Measuring brain activity with precision is essential to developing further understanding of diseases such as epilepsy and disorders that affect brain function and motor control. Neural probes with h ... more 
Quadriplegic man regains use of arm in medical first: studyParis (AFP) March 28, 2017 A decade after a bike crash that left an American man paralysed from the shoulders down, he can again feed himself, researchers hailing a medical first reported Wednesday. ... more 
NASA partnerships open the path from ground to spaceKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Mar 30, 2017 NASA recently marked a decade since it began a new era in commercial spaceflight development for low-Earth orbit transportation. The space agency inked agreements in 2006 to develop rockets and spac ... more |
  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 
The idea is intriguing: if only a single atom or small molecule was needed for a single unit of data (a zero or a one in the case of binary digital technology), massive volumes of data could be stored in the tiniest amount of space. This is theoretically possible, because certain atoms can be magnetised in only one of two possible directions: "spin up" or "spin down". Information could then be s ... more Sapporo, Japan (SPX) Mar 31, 2017Atomic 're-packing' behind metallic glass mystery  Lund, Sweden (SPX) Mar 31, 2017Modern alchemy creates luminescent iron molecules  Konstanz, Germany (SPX) Mar 31, 2017The beginning of the end of order |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 
If human ears could hear the electromagnetic spectrum, the noise levels these days would be overwhelming. The skyrocketing use of wireless devices in military and civilian domains has created a complicated and cacophonous environment, filled with signals of widely varying frequency and amplitude and a menagerie of modulations.
For warfighters trying to maintain critical communications link ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017Israel taps Elbit Systems for advanced radios  Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017Hensoldt, Leonardo offering Mode 5 IFF systems  Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Mar 21, 20179th Wideband Global SATCOM satellite expands military communications capabilities of US and Allies |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) Oct 26, 2016 
In the decade to come Russia will face strong competition from China for the commercial launch of satellites for developing countries, according to Ivan Moiseev, director of the Institute of Space Policy."China is trying to expand its space launching services, developing new boosters for different segments of the market," Moiseev told RIA Novosti.
"It has constructed a new spacecraft launc ... more Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Oct 27, 2016Vega And Gokturk-1A are present for next Arianespace lightweight mission  Bethesda MD (SPX) Oct 25, 2016Antares Rides Again  Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Oct 21, 2016Four Galileo satellites are "topped off" for Arianespace's milestone Ariane 5 launch from the Spaceport |
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 New Delhi (Sputnik) Apr 03, 2017 
In a first, ISRO, India's space research agency, has hired a private company to build two large satellites for India's navigation system. The private firm will initially undergo a rigorous development process under ISRO for at least six months.
Alpha Design Technologies, the private company which will build the satellites, is an INR 4 billion defense equipment supplier.
This is part ... more London, UK (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Satnavs 'switch off' parts of the brain  London (UPI) Mar 13, 2017Technology can reduce GPS outages from Northern Lights, researchers say  Los Angeles CA (UPI) Mar 07, 2017DevOps process reduces GPS OCX development time for Raytheon |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 
It's all about that bass and lots of it. Deep, deep base-sound at frequencies too low for the human ear to pick-up. It's called infrasound, low-frequency soundwaves formed by events as diverse as ocean waves crashing together, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes to rocket launches. These soundwaves, capable of traveling around the world multiple times, have never been recorded from the stratosphe ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017General Electric to install Hornet engines for U.S. Navy  Washington (UPI) Mar 31, 2017Boeing awarded contract to build 17 Poseidon aircraft  Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017Northrop Grumman to upgrade French Hawkeye aircraft |
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 Vienna, Austria (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 
Nowadays we communicate via radio signals and send electrical pulses through long cables. This could change soon, however: Scientists have been working intensely on developing methods for quantum information transfer. This would enable tap-proof data transfer or, one day, even the linking of quantum computers.
Quantum information transfer requires reliable information transfer from one qua ... more Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Mar 30, 2017Information storage with a nanoscale twist  Boston MA (SPX) Mar 30, 2017A big leap toward tinier lines  Linkoping, Sweden (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Organic electronics can use power from socket |
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 Durham NC (SPX) Mar 29, 2017 
Drought and reduced seasonal flooding of wetlands and farm fields threaten a globally important stopover site for tens of thousands of migratory shorebirds in California's Sacramento Valley, a new Duke University-led study shows.
The researchers' analysis of historical biweekly NASA Landsat satellite images of the valley reveals that flooded habitat near the peak time of spring migration h ... more Mito, Japan (AFP) April 1, 2017Japan counts down to cherry blossom fever  Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2017Humans likely influence giant airstreams  Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 30, 2017NASA spacecraft investigate clues in radiation belts |
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 Buenos Aires (AFP) March 30, 2017 
Argentina suspended Canadian mining company Barrick Gold on Thursday after the firm admitted to a new spill at a mine in the Andes mountains, its third in two years.
Barrick said Wednesday that a pipeline at its Veladero gold and silver mine had sprung a leak the day before, spilling liquid used in the mining process.
It insisted there were no toxic chemicals in the spill, but environmen ... more Los Angeles (AFP) March 29, 2017California prepares for war with Trump over environment  Paris (AFP) March 27, 2017Paris mayor orders cleanliness blitz  Basque Country, Spain (SPX) Mar 29, 2017Rocks that tell our industrial history |
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 Nanjing (XNA) Mar 31, 2017 
Yuanwang space tracking ships, which follows the progress of satellites and other space-bound craft, will carry out 19 maritime space monitoring missions in 2017, according to the maritime satellite measurement and control authority on Wednesday.
Yuanwang-5 left port Wednesday and Yuanwang-6 started its journey Monday.
Yuanwang-7 and the rocket transporting fleet will set sail in Apr ... more Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017China Develops Spaceship Capable of Moon Landing  Wenchang, China (XNA) Mar 13, 2017Long March-7 Y2 ready for launch of China's first cargo spacecraft  Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017China Seeks Space Rockets Launched from Airplanes |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 31, 2017 
Raytheon's Air and Missile Defense Radar tracked a ballistic missile test target for the first time during a U.S. Navy exercise in Kauai, Hawaii.
During what the Navy praised as a successful demonstration, the system searched for, acquired and tracked its target. The event followed a series of trials for the system which examined its ability to track satellites and aircraft.
"We ... more Hatzor, Israel (AFP) April 2, 2017Israel's latest missile interceptor enters service  Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017U.S. Missile Defense Agency buys Lot 9 THAAD Interceptors  Riyadh (AFP) March 28, 2017Saudi shoots down 'smuggled' Yemen rebel missiles |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 31, 2017 
Saab has been contracted by the Swedish Defense Material Administration to develop and produce a new generation anti-ship missile system, the company announced on Friday.
The new system, a major upgrade of the RBS-15 system, will be for both air-launched and ship-launched missiles and will be integrated on the new Gripen E fighters and in Sweden's Visby-class corvettes.
"These ne ... more Taipei (AFP) March 20, 2017China aims advanced DF-16 missiles at Taiwan: minister  Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017State Dept. approves possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Britain  Washington (UPI) Mar 16, 2017Pakistan test fires land-based anti-ship missile |
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 Stanford CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2017 
Behind its thick swirling clouds, Venus is hiding a hot surface pelted with sulfuric acid rains. At 480C, the planet's atmosphere would fry any of today's electronics, posing a challenge to scientists hoping to study this extreme environment.
Researchers at the Stanford Extreme Environment Microsystems Laboratory, or the XLab, are on a mission to conquer these conditions. By developing hea ... more Hanover NH (SPX) Mar 23, 20173-D printing turns nanomachines into life-size workers  Krasnoyarsk, Russia (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Scientists created nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloys  Paris, France (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Light-controlled gearbox for nanomachines |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017 
An autonomous vehicle for transporting personnel and equipment within U.S. military facilities is being developed by AM General and the Army.
AM General said its partnership with the U.S. Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, or TARDEC, comes under the Applied Robotics for Installations and Base Operations initiative.
The initiative aims is to advance the s ... more Boston MA (SPX) Mar 27, 2017Printable device points toward sensor-laden robot skin  Washington (AFP) March 26, 2017Tech world debate on robots and jobs heats up  Sendai, Japan (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Quadruped robot exhibits spontaneous changes in step with speed |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) Oct 10, 2016 
Access to space has long been an interest area of space agencies. In this domain, China became a force to be reckoned with as several Chinese space companies made great strides in the space race.For several years China's space program has been kept secret.
But earlier this year China launched its Long March 7 rocket, developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, marking "a mome ... more |
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 Chincoteague Island, VA (SPX) Oct 31, 2016 
This week, astronauts are unloading more than 5,000 pounds of cargo and crew supplies from the Cygnus spacecraft to support dozens of science and research investigations. However, this shipment has special significance. This shipment arrived via an Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's pad 0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.
Rocket launches to the International Space ... moreMiami (AFP) Oct 23, 2016Orbital cargo ship arrives at space station  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2016New Instrument on ISS to Study Ultra-Cold Quantum Gases  Baikonur, Kazakhstan (AFP) Oct 19, 2016Two Russians, one American blast off to ISS |
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 Beijing, China (SPX) Mar 29, 2017 
Two PhD students in National University of Singapore, Unmanned System Research Group spent four years in developing the novel hybrid unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), U-Lion as shown in Figure 1. U-Lion is a hybrid UAV which can take-off and land vertically like helicopter UAVs, and transit to cruise flight like normal airplanes.
The wings can be fully retracted or expended, to favor the stab ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017General Atomics building ground control station for drones  Washington (UPI) Mar 27, 2017China to open first drone factory in Saudi Arabia  Moscow (Sputnik) Mar 27, 2017Happy Wanderer? Mysterious X-37B Space Plane Breaks Its Own Orbital Record |
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