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India to Launch Carrier Rocket With Higher Payload Capacity in May![]() New Delhi (Sputnik) Apr 24, 2017 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to launch a carrier rocket capable of lifting heavy satellites in May, ISRO Chairman Kiran Kumar said on Wednesday. "Next month, we have scheduled the launch of GSLV-Mk III-D1," Kumar said, as cited by the PTI news agency. The GSLV-Mk III-D1, or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, is a launch vehicle developed by ISRO and intended to carry a crew vehicle. According to the official information, the launcher will be able to carr ... read more |
Russian MoD to Further Develop Plesetsk Cosmodrome InfrastructureMoscow (Sputnik) Apr 24, 2017 The Russian Defense Ministry will further develop the infrastructure of the Russian spaceport Plesetsk to increase the number of yearly satellite launches, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu sai ... more
Airbus Safran Launchers initiates production of the Ariane 6 ground qualification modelsParis, France (SPX) Apr 24, 2017 With "Maturity Gate 6.1", Airbus Safran Launchers and its industrial partners have passed a major milestone in the development of Ariane 6, under contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). ... more
Aerojet Rocketdyne completes qualification tests on reusable rocket engineSacramento CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2017 Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed hot-fire qualification tests of an engine that demonstrates the ability to meet reusability requirements for Boeing's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner c ... more
Astronaut Airman launched to International Space StationWashington DC (AFNS) Apr 24, 2017 When NASA began soliciting talent from the military in 1959 it had specific requirements - a jet pilot with a minimum of 1,500 flying hours, in excellent physical stature but shorter than 5 feet 11 ... more |
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Are human space babies conceivable?Beijing (XNA) Apr 23, 2017 As astronauts continue to break records for time spent in space and manned Mars exploration is under discussion, scientists in China have begun a groundbreaking study to determine if humans can repr ... more
Scientists to test medicine for bone loss on Tianzhou-1Beijing (XNA) Apr 23, 2017 Scientists will test a medicine to treat bone loss during the maiden voyage of China's first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1. The medicine has been specially developed for astronauts, but they hope it w ... more
Chinese space scientists study human organs in spaceBeijing (XNA) Apr 23, 2017 Scientists around the world are looking for the "keys" to enable humans to regrow tissues or organs lost due to illness or injury, just like gecko can regrow a tail. Their quest now extends into spa ... more
China's first cargo spacecraft docks with space labBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2017 China's first cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou-1, successfully completed docking with an orbiting space lab on Saturday, the Beijing Aerospace Control Center said. ... more
Orbital cargo ship arrives at space stationMiami (AFP) April 22, 2017 An unmanned Cygnus cargo ship carrying a load of supplies and science experiments arrived safely at the International Space Station on Saturday, according to live images broadcast on NASA television. ... more
Cygnus docks with ISS, delivering 28 Cubesats from multiple customersHouston TX (SPX) Apr 23, 2017 Orbital ATK's Cygnus (OA-7) spacecraft successfully berthed to the International Space Station (ISS) early this morning after launching Tuesday, April 18th from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape C ... more |
![]() Sky and Space Global 3 Diamonds integrated to launch pod in the Netherlands
Australia's back in the satellite business with a new launchSydney, Australia (The Conversation) Apr 20, 2017 The first Australian-built satellites to be launched in 15 years are on route to the Internation Space Station where they will be deployed from. Unlike the enormous satellites Australia uses f ... more
Russian, American two-man crew reaches ISSBaikonur, Kazakhstan (AFP) April 20, 2017 A Soyuz spacecraft carrying a Russian and an American reached the International Space Station Thursday, completing the first two-man flight to the ISS in over a decade. ... more
China launches first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1Wenchang, China (AFP) April 20, 2017 A Chinese rocket successfully sent the country's first cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou-1, into space from the southern island province of Hainan Thursday. ... more
World's Most Powerful Emulator of Radio-Signal Traffic Opens for BusinessLaurel MD (SPX) Apr 24, 2017 Today is the grand opening of the Colosseum. We are not referring here to the storied concrete Colosseum in Rome, which was completed in 80 A.D. and remains famous for its ancient gladiatorial spect ... more |

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Darmstadt, Germany (ESA) Apr 21, 2017
With more than 750 000 pieces of dangerous debris now orbiting Earth, the urgent need for coordinated international action to ensure the long-term sustainability of spaceflight is a major finding from Europe's largest-ever conference on space debris.
"We require a coordinated global solution to what is, after all, a global problem that affects critical satellites delivering services to all ... more Moffett Field CA (SPX) Apr 20, 2017Tiny Probes Hold Big Promise for Future NASA Missions Washington DC (SPX) Apr 24, 2017By listening to optical 'noise,' researchers discover new way to track hidden objects Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) Apr 24, 2017Nature: 3-D-printing of glass now possible |
Laurel MD (SPX) Apr 24, 2017
Today is the grand opening of the Colosseum. We are not referring here to the storied concrete Colosseum in Rome, which was completed in 80 A.D. and remains famous for its ancient gladiatorial spectacles. We are talking here about DARPA's Colosseum, a next-generation electronic emulator of the invisible electromagnetic world.
Though it resides in a mere 30-foot by 20-foot server room on th ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 12, 2017Thales supplying Denmark with communications system Offutt AFB NB (AFNS) Apr 10, 2017US Strategic Command, Norway sign agreement to share space services, data Washington (AFP) April 7, 2017Pentagon urges Russia not to hang up military hotline |
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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 |
Houston TX (SPX) Apr 18, 2017
Rice University computer scientists are mapping a new solution for interior navigational location detection by linking it to existing sensors in mobile devices. Their results were presented in a paper at last month's 2017 Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Six months ago, the same researchers published a paper on their first technology for a n ... more Paris (ESA) Apr 10, 2017Galileo's search and rescue service in the spotlight Managua (AFP) April 7, 2017Russia inaugurates GPS-type satellite station in Nicaragua Washington (UPI) Apr 7, 2017Northrop Grumman, Honeywell receive EGI-M contracts |
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Washington (UPI) Apr 20, 2017
Airbus Defense and Space will sell two additional C295 military airlifters to the government of Kazakhstan, the aerospace contractor announced on Thursday.
In addition to the aircraft, the contract also includes deliveries for spares and a support package. The company says the deal complies with a memorandum of understanding signed by both parties in 2012.
Once delivered, Kazakhs ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 20, 2017Singapore's air force upgrading Apache warfare systems Washington (UPI) Apr 21, 2017Israel set to receive three more F-35s this weekend Washington (UPI) Apr 19, 2017BAE, Leonardo to support threat detection for U.S. Army aircraft |
Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) Apr 24, 2017
The rising demand for increasingly sophisticated smartphones, tablets and home cinemas is a growing challenge for display technology. At present, organic materials are the most effective way to master this challenge. In particular molecules from the class of materials known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be used to produce large and mechanically flexible flat screens. They unite ... more Pasadena CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2017New quantum liquid crystals may play role in future of computers Chicago IL (SPX) Apr 24, 2017Wonder material? Novel nanotube structure strengthens thin films for flexible electronics Boston MA (SPX) Apr 19, 2017New form of matter may hold the key to developing quantum machines |
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Paris (ESA) Apr 24, 2017
Thanks to social media and the power of citizen scientists chasing the northern lights, a new feature was discovered recently. Nobody knew what this strange ribbon of purple light was, so ... it was called Steve. ESA's Swarm magnetic field mission has now also met Steve and is helping to understand the nature of this new-found feature. Speaking at the recent Swarm science meeting in Canada, Eric ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 18, 2017'Detergent' Molecules May Drive Recent Methane Changes Bristol, UK (SPX) Apr 18, 2017Banned industrial solvent sheds new light on methane mystery Aurora CO (SPX) Apr 18, 2017Raytheon speeds delivery and secures satellite weather data |
Colombo (AFP) April 21, 2017
Sri Lanka has outlawed protests over Colombo's garbage crisis following rallies over the city's waste disposal after a landslide at a giant rubbish tip killed 32 people and destroyed 145 homes.
President Maithripala Sirisena announced that anyone preventing city authorities from disposing of garbage could be prosecuted and face an indefinite period in jail, his office said Friday.
"Any p ... more Paris (ESA) Apr 18, 2017ESA helps faster cleaner shipping Kathmandu (AFP) April 16, 2017The bus mafia controlling Nepal's smog-choked capital Washington DC (SPX) Apr 18, 2017US streams carry surprisingly extensive mixture of pollutants |
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Wenchang, China (AFP) April 20, 2017
A Chinese rocket successfully sent the country's first cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou-1, into space from the southern island province of Hainan Thursday.
Fuelled by liquid oxygen and kerosene, the Long March-7 Y2 carrier rocket blasted off from Hainan's Wenchang Space Launch Center at 7:41 pm (11:41 GMT).
Hundreds of spectators who had been waiting to observe the launch since the afternoon ... more Beijing (XNA) Apr 23, 2017Are human space babies conceivable? Beijing (AFP) April 22, 2017China's first cargo spacecraft docks with space lab Wenchang, China (Sputnik) Apr 21, 2017Tianzhou-1 space truck soars into orbit |
Seoul (AFP) April 17, 2017 The United States and South Korea agreed on the early deployment of a controversial US missile defence system in the region, the South's acting president said Monday after talks with visiting US Vice President Mike Pence.
"We have agreed to further strengthen the readiness posture of ROK-US alliance that matches the threats posed by North Korea through a swift deployment of THAAD (Terminal H ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 18, 2017South Korean missile interceptor in final development Washington (UPI) Apr 12, 2017BAE Systems to develop U.S. space, missile defense tech Washington (UPI) Apr 10, 2017Raytheon to upgrade U.S. ballistic missile defense radars |
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Washington (UPI) Apr 21, 2017
Britain's Ministry of Defense awarded MBDA Systems $698 million in contracts for missile deliveries, the government announced on Friday.
The agreement includes three separate missile deliveries, including the Common Anti-air Modular Missile, the Meteor, and the Sea Viper. U.K. defense officials say the contracts aim to keep developing Queen Elizabeth-class carriers safer once they are p ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 19, 2017Lockheed Martin gets $100M JASSM production order Washington (UPI) Apr 19, 2017Saab gets RBS15 MK3 maintenance order from Polish navy Washington (UPI) Apr 18, 2017U.S. Navy taps Raytheon for Standard Missile engineering |
Lund, Sweden (SPX) Apr 20, 2017
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have succeeded in producing nanotubes from a single building block using so-called molecular self-recognition. The tube can also change shape depending on the surrounding environment. The results can contribute to the future development of transport channels for drugs through the cell membrane.
In the present study, researchers from Lund Universit ... more Albuquerque NM (SPX) Apr 19, 2017Better living through pressure: Functional nanomaterials made easy Lemont IL (SPX) Apr 13, 2017Self-assembling polymers provide thin nanowire template Krasnoyarsk, Russia (SPX) Apr 10, 2017Scientists created nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloys |
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Princeton NJ (SPX) Apr 19, 2017
In debates over the future of artificial intelligence, many experts think of the new systems as coldly logical and objectively rational. But in a new study, researchers have demonstrated how machines can be reflections of us, their creators, in potentially problematic ways.
Common machine learning programs, when trained with ordinary human language available online, can acquire cultural bi ... more El Segundo CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2017Brane Craft Proposal Awarded Phase 2 by NASA Washington (UPI) Apr 11, 2017Lockheed Martin gets license for military exoskeleton tech Washington (AFP) April 6, 2017Facebook launches digital assistant 'M' in US |
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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.
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Washington (UPI) Apr 17, 2017
The MQ-8C Fire Scout, an unmanned helicopter being built for the U.S. Navy, took its first flight from a littoral combat ship earlier in April.
The sea trials took place off the coast of California aboard the Independence-class vessel USS Montgomery, and follows an earlier flight test aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunman. Manufacturer Northrop Grumman says the event puts the ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 12, 2017MS-177 sensor completes test on Global Hawk Washington (UPI) Apr 12, 2017Swiss prisons getting drone-detection capability Washington (UPI) Apr 11, 2017Radar warning receiver flies for first time in Predator drone |
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