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  Star City, Russia (AFP) July 27, 2017 Wearing helmets weighing 100 kilos, spinning in a centrifuge and exercising while weightless: Russian cosmonauts and astronauts from abroad have to undergo a gruelling training process before blasting off into space. Helped by an instructor at the famed Star City outside Moscow, cosmonaut Sergei Ryazansky slowly puts on his helmet as he hangs from the ceiling suspended by a thick metal cord and practises opening a lock while wearing a thick spacesuit. The 42-year-old cosmonaut is no novice. He h ... read more |
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Three Up, Three Down as NASA Tests RS-25 Flight ControllerStennis Space Center MS (SPX) Jul 27, 2017 In the heart of baseball season, NASA completed its equivalent of a clean inning, successfully testing the third RS-25 flight controller for use on the new Space Launch System (SLS) deep space rocke ... more  
Special focus on formation control of unmanned systemsBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 An Unmanned System refers to the autonomous agent possessing the capability of basic sensing, communication, data processing and actuation. Formation control of unmanned systems has become one of th ... more  
Musk, Zuckerberg duel over artificial intelligenceSan Francisco (AFP) July 25, 2017 Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg were trading jabs on social media over artificial intelligence this week in a debate that has turned personal between the two technology luminaries. ... more  
Norwegian microsatellite deploys Yagi Antenna for VHF data exchange from spaceToronto, Canada (SPX) Jul 26, 2017 The Norwegian Space Centre has announced successful deployment of critical antennas and probes on the NORsat-1 and NORsat-2 microsatellites built by Canada's Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) and launch ... more |
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Vega to launch two Earth Observation Satellites for Italy, Israel and FranceKourou, French Guiana (ESA) Jul 26, 2017 For its eighth launch of the year, and the 10th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit two Earth observation satellites for civi ... more  
US to test anti-missile system in AlaskaWashington (AFP) July 24, 2017 The US military is preparing to conduct another test of a missile-intercept system in Alaska, the Pentagon said Monday, amid continued tensions with North Korea over its ballistic missile program. ... more 
Russian sanctions won't affect cooperation in spaceWashington (Sputnik) Jul 25, 2017 US anti-Russian sanctions should not affect the work of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and damage bilateral cooperation in space, the bill published on the website of the US Co ... more 
Insitu receives contract for Afghan ScanEagle UAS servicesWashington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 Insitu is being awarded a $19.6 million delivery order as part of a previous agreement for ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. ... more  
Lockheed receives contract for anti-ship missile productionWashington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded an $85.5 million contract modification for the production of Long Range Anti Ship Missiles for the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense announced on Monday. ... more  
Slovakia deploys Saab's Carl-Gustaf M4 weaponWashington (UPI) Jul 18, 2017 Slovakia has received Saab's new Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapon, becoming the first country to deploy the new variant of the weapon system. ... more |
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 BAE testing new monitoring system for military bridges 
Raytheon receives $75 million Small Diameter Bomb II contractWashington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $75 million contract for technical work on the Small Diameter Bomb II guided air-dropped weapon system. ... more 
China military setting up technology research agencyWashington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 China has reportedly established a new military department to develop new technology and state-of-the-art weapon systems. ... more 
BAE, Gorizioni Group partner on BvS10 all-terrain vehicleWashington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 BAE Systems and the Gorizioni Group SpA have entered an agreement for the joint support of the BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicle. ... more  
Wildcat helicopter fabrication to remain in BritainWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 The British Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that Leonardo will not be moving its fabrication work on the AW159 Wildcat helicopter out of the country. ... more |
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  Nashville TN (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 
Two-dimensional materials that can multitask.
That is the result of a new process that naturally produces patterned monolayers that can act as a base for creating a wide variety of novel materials with dual optical, magnetic, catalytic or sensing capabilities.
"Patterned materials open up the possibility of having two functionalities in a single material, such as catalyzing a chemica ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2017Writing with the electron beam: Now in silver  Moscow, Russia (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Scientists announce the quest for high-index materials  Brussels, Belgium (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Future materials are becoming 'topological' |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017 
The U.S. Army's Global Response Force composed of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division successfully conducted an airborne exercise using the En route Mission Command tactical networking system.
The system, mounted on C-17 cargo planes, provided plane-to-plane and plane-to-ground audio, video, and data communications to the 1st Brigade's commander and subordinate commander ... more McLean, VA (SPX) Jul 14, 2017North Dakota UAS Training Center Depends on IGC Satellite Connectivity  McLean, VA (SPX) Jul 07, 2017First UAVs, Now Ships - Connectivity for the next generation of remote naval operations  Washington (UPI) Jul 11, 2017Northrop Grumman receives Australian satellite ground station contract |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 17, 2017 
An advance GPS anti-jam navigation system is to be jointly developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Honeywell Aerospace, the companies announced on Monday.
The technology, covered under a recent memorandum of understanding between the two companies, will combine IAI's existing ADA GPS Anti-Jamming system together with Honeywell's embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Sys ... more Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 21, 2017Russia, China to Set Up Pilot Zone to Test National Navigation Systems  New Delhi (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2017India Plans to Roll Out National GPS Next Year  Washington (UPI) Jul 7, 2017Orbital Alliance Techsystems receives contract for GPS artillery |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017 
L3 Technologies has received an order from Airbus for 37 of its MX-15 electro-optical infrared imaging systems for foreign military H225M helicopters, the company announced on Wednesday.
The MX-15 EO/IR systems will be installed in France before the H225Ms are forwarded to their government customers.
"L3 WESCAM is proud to have been chosen to supply its MX-15 systems, as it highl ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017CAE wins new military contracts with Lockheed Martin, L3 and Airbus  Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Lockheed Martin receives contract for work on Israeli F-35s Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Wildcat helicopter fabrication to remain in Britain |
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 Hamburg, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 
Transistors, as used in billions on every computer chip, are nowadays based on semiconductor-type materials, usually silicon. As the demands for computer chips in laptops, tablets and smartphones continue to rise, new possibilities are being sought out to fabricate them inexpensively, energy-saving and flexibly.
The group led by Dr. Christian Klinke has now succeeded in producing transisto ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Thinking thin brings new layering and thermal abilities to the semiconductor industry  Linkoping, Sweden (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Five times the computing power  Basel, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 21, 2017Manipulating electron spins without loss of information |
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 Miami FL (SPX) Jul 21, 2017 
In a new study, scientists found that aerosol particles released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels are a primary driver of changes in rainfall patterns across the globe.
The results of the climate system-model simulations conducted by researchers Brian Soden and Eui-Seok Chung from the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science revealed ... more Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 26, 2017NASA Solves a Drizzle Riddle  Washington (UPI) Jul 13, 2017Nickel key to Earth's magnetic field, research shows  Stevenage UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2017Airbus built Sentinel-5 Precursor satellite ready for launch |
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 Meulaboh, Indonesia (AFP) July 26, 2017 
Young children lie in hospital in Aceh province, Indonesia, as thick smoke caused by forest fires forces dozens of people to be treated for lung infections.
Some schoolchildren were still able to go to school in Meulaboh Wednesday wearing masks but several schools suspended classes so students could stay at home.
In the past week, about 35 hotspots - concentrations of fires - have de ... more Paris (AFP) July 24, 2017Pioneering Paris canal swimming spot closed due to pollution  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 18, 2017Bavaria juggles support for diesel and clean city air  Phnom Penh (AFP) July 13, 2017Cambodia bans overseas exports of coastal sand |
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 Beijing (XNA) Jul 10, 2017 
China has a clear plan to provide sea launches for commercial payloads to be carried by Long March rockets, according to an aerospace official.
Tang Yagang, vice head of the aerospace division of the No.1 institute of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASTC), said that the technology is not difficult and a sea launch platform can be built based on modifying 10,000-ton ... more Beijing (XNA) Jul 07, 2017Chinese satellite Zhongxing-9A enters preset orbit  Beijing (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2017Chinese Space Program: From Setback, to Manned Flights, to the Moon  Beijing (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2017Chinese Rocket Fizzles Out, Puts Other Launches on Hold |
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 Washington (AFP) July 24, 2017 
The US military is preparing to conduct another test of a missile-intercept system in Alaska, the Pentagon said Monday, amid continued tensions with North Korea over its ballistic missile program.
Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis said a routine test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system had been scheduled to go ahead "soon."
"These tests are done as a routin ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 17, 2017Lockheed awarded $130.3 million contract for Patriot missile foreign sales  Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2017US deploys Patriots in Lithuania for NATO war games  Seoul (AFP) July 11, 2017San Diego 'likely' in range of N.Korea ICBM in 2 years: US monitor |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 
Germany's Rheinmetall reports receiving two new orders for air defense system hardware and services for the air forces of two countries.
The two orders are worth a combined total of more than $250 million, the company announced on Tuesday.
A new customer country ordered two Skyguard 3 air defence systems, a third-generation system for protecting critical facilities and infrastruc ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Raytheon receives Standard Missile contract for U.S., foreign navies  Washington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017Raytheon, Lockheed to upgrade Javelin missile system  Ankara (AFP) July 25, 2017Progress with Russia over air-defence system: Erdogan |
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 Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Jul 21, 2017  In an advance that could boost the efficiency of LED lighting by 50 percent and even pave the way for invisibility cloaking devices, a team of University of Michigan researchers has developed a new technique that peppers metallic nanoparticles into semiconductors.
It's the first technique that can inexpensively grow metal nanoparticles both on and below the surface of semiconductors. The p ... more Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Jul 18, 2017New material resembling a metal nanosponge could reduce computer energy consumption  Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Jul 18, 2017How do you build a metal nanoparticle?  Pasadena CA (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Nanostructures taste the rainbow |
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 San Francisco (AFP) July 25, 2017 
Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg were trading jabs on social media over artificial intelligence this week in a debate that has turned personal between the two technology luminaries.
Musk, the founder of Tesla, SpaceX and other ventures, on Tuesday claimed Zuckerberg's knowledge of artificial intelligence was "limited," two days after the Facebook founder de ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 24, 2017A new method of cooperative control of multiple unmanned surface vehicles  New Rochelle NY (SPX) Jul 27, 2017Designing soft robots: Ethics-based guidelines for human-robot interactions  Sydney (AFP) July 21, 2017Australia's robo-footballers go for gold at world champs |
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 Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 
An Unmanned System refers to the autonomous agent possessing the capability of basic sensing, communication, data processing and actuation. Formation control of unmanned systems has become one of the most active topics in the past decade. The objective is to drive multiple agents to achieve particular tasks cooperatively.
Usually, appropriate reference positions or distances are required t ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017AeroVironment supplying small UAS to Australia Washington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017Insitu receives contract for Afghan ScanEagle UAS services  Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017Leonardo DRS, Moog receive counter-UAS weapons contract |
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