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  Moscow (AFP) Nov 2, 2017 "I asked her to forgive us and I even cried as I stroked her for the last time," says 90-year-old Russian biologist Adilya Kotovskaya, recalling the day she bid farewell to her charge Laika. The former street dog was about to make history as the first living creature to orbit the earth, blasting off on a one-way journey. The Soviet Union sent Laika up to space in a satellite on November 3, 1957 - sixty years ago. It followed the first ever Sputnik satellite launch earlier that year. But th ... read more |
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Study unveils changes in the brain during extended missions in spaceCharleston SC (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 It's been 55 years since NASA astronaut John Glenn successfully launched into space to complete three orbits aboard the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft, becoming the first American to orbit the Eart ... more 
Mice, fish and flies: the animals still being sent into spaceParis (AFP) Nov 2, 2017 Sixty years after Laika the dog became the first living creature to go into orbit, animals are still being sent into space - though these days much smaller creatures are going up. ... more  
China's reusable spacecraft to be launched in 2020Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017 China plans to launch its reusable spacecraft in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Tuesday. Unlike traditional one-off spacecraft, the new ... more 
The Noah's Ark of animals sent in to spaceParis, France (AFP) Nov 2, 2017 Three and a half years before Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, a dog called Laika was in 1957 the first living creature to orbit the Earth. ... more |
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Saudi Arabia to invest $1 billion in Virgin GalacticRiyadh (AFP) Oct 26, 2017 Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment in British billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic. ... more  
First order for Elta ELK-1882T SATCOM network systemWashington (UPI) Oct 31, 2017 Israel Aerospace Industries and its Elta subsidiary have received their first order for their satellite communication terminal with conformal electronic-steered antenna for fighter jets. ... more  
Cobalt and tungsten the key to cheaper, cleaner hydrogenTarragona, Spain (SPX) Nov 01, 2017 Electrolysis, splitting the water molecule with electricity, is the cleanest way to obtain hydrogen, a clean and renewable fuel. Now, researchers at ICIQ and URV, led by Prof. Jose Ramon Galan-Masca ... more 
NASA investigates use of medical-like tools to study samples of the solar systemGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 01, 2017 A diagnostic tool, similar in theory to those used by the medical profession to non-invasively image internal organs, bones, soft tissue, and blood vessels, could be equally effective at "triaging" ... more  
Arianespace to launch Embratel Star One D2Paris (SPX) Oct 31, 2017 Brazilian operator Embratel Star One and U.S. satellite manufacturer SSL (Space Systems Loral) have chosen Arianespace to launch the Embratel Star One D2 satellite. Arianespace reports the sig ... more 
Scientist devises a solar reactor to make water and oxygen from moon rocksWashington DC (SPX) Oct 30, 2017 Working over a ten year period at the Plataforma Solar de Almeria (CIEMAT) Denk has designed and built a device to make enough oxygen and water for 6 to 8 astronauts, powered by a thermal solar reac ... more |
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 NanoRacks Deploys Second Kaber-Class Microsatellite This Week, First On-Orbit Assembly 
How Does Your Space Garden GrowKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Oct 30, 2017 Early Friday morning, astronauts onboard the International Space Station were busy at work, harvesting three varieties of leafy greens from the Veggie growth chamber and installing the next generati ... more
Arianespace to launch Inmarsat's fifth Global Xpress satelliteKourou, French Guiana (ESA) Oct 30, 2017 Arianespace and Inmarsat have announced the signature of the launch contract for Inmarsat's Global Xpress-5 (GX-5) very high throughput communications satellite. The satellite will be orbited ... more  
New SOFT e-textiles could offer advanced protection for soldiers and emergency personnelHanover NH (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 New technology that harnesses electronic signals in a smart fabric could lead to advanced hazardous-material gear that protects against toxic chemicals, according to research from Dartmouth College. ... more 
SATCOM and Disaster Recovery Plans Withstand IrmaMcLean VA (SPX) Oct 31, 2017 The recent barrage of hurricanes in the southern United States is a reminder of the need for all companies that operate critical services to have a solid disaster recovery (DR) plan. At Intelsat Gen ... more |
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  Boston MA (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 
Most metals and semiconductors, from the steel in a knife blade to the silicon in a solar panel, are made up of many tiny crystalline grains. The way these grains meet at their edges can have a major impact on the solid's properties, including mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, thermal properties, flexibility, and so on.
When the boundaries between the grains are of a particular ... more Boulder CO (VOA) Oct 31, 2017Radio Pollution Creates Space Shield for Satellites  Tucson AZ (SPX) Oct 31, 2017Guiding the random laser  Upton NY (SPX) Nov 01, 2017Making glass invisible |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 31, 2017 
Israel Aerospace Industries and its Elta subsidiary have received their first order for their satellite communication terminal with conformal electronic-steered antenna for fighter jets.
The Elta ELK-1882T SATCOM network system will be delivered to the unidentified country beginning in 2021.
"This is a strategic and important cooperation for ELTA's SATCOM products line with a lea ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 201782nd Airborne tests in-flight communication system for paratroopers  Peterson AFB CO (SPX) Oct 31, 201716th SPCS Defenders of critical satellite communications  Washington DC (SPX) Oct 23, 2017NRL clarifies valley polarization for electronic and optoelectronic technologies |
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 Antwerp, Belgium (SPX) Oct 25, 2017 
Currently, the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) in Antwerp, Belgium, is moving its operations from the Delwaidedock on the right bank of the river Schelde to the Deurganckdock on the left bank. In this context, this terminal is being expanded to a throughput capacity of 9 million TEUs annually. This will make it the single largest container terminal in Europe.
When fully moved and operatio ... more Paris (ESA) Oct 24, 2017Galileo in place for launch: then there were four  Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017Lockheed Martin's first GPS III Satellite receives green light from Air Force  Cambridge, Canada (SPX) Sep 26, 2017exactEarth Announces Agreement with Alltek Marine to Expand Small Vessel Tracking Service Offering |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 27, 2017 
Japan is donating five Beechcraft TC-90 training aircraft to the Philippines to help the country protect its coasts, the Nikkei Asian Review reported.
Two of the aircraft are currently being leased by the Philippines while the remaining three aircraft were scheduled for lease.
The newspaper quoted the Japanese ministry of defense as saying the donation will take effect in March o ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 24, 2017U.S., Australian aircraft to receive electronic warfare upgrades  Singapore (AFP) Oct 31, 2017Singapore opens new, high-tech airport terminal  Shanghai (AFP) Oct 30, 2017China's three big airlines see rise in Q3 net profit |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Oct 30, 2017 
Silicon has provided enormous benefits to the power electronics industry. But performance of silicon-based power electronics is nearing maximum capacity.
Enter wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors. Seen as significantly more energy-efficient, they have emerged as leading contenders in developing field-effect transistors (FETs) for next-generation power electronics. Such FET technology would b ... more New Haven CT (SPX) Oct 26, 2017Resistive memory components the computer industry can't resist  Montreal, Canada (SPX) Oct 19, 2017Nanoelectronic breakthrough may lead to more efficient quantum devices  Singapore (SPX) Oct 25, 2017Research team led by NUS scientists breaks new ground in memory technology |
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 Dulles VA (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 
Orbital ATK reports its commercial Minotaur C rocket successfully launched 10 commercial spacecraft into orbit for Planet. The Minotaur C launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
The rocket's first stage ignited at 2:37 p.m. (PDT), and just over 12 minutes later, Planet's six SkySat spacecraft began to deploy one at a time into their targeted sun synchronous orbit 310 miles (50 ... more Canberra, Australia (SPX) Oct 25, 2017OGC announces a new standard that improves the way information is referenced to the Earth  Hampton VA (SPX) Oct 27, 2017First SAGE III Atmospheric Data Released for Public Use Paris (ESA) Oct 26, 2017Sentinel-1 sees through hurricanes |
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 Miami (AFP) Nov 1, 2017 
Some corals may naturally adapt to climate change, but their ability to survive could be outpaced by global warming unless cuts are made to greenhouse gas emissions, researchers said Wednesday.
Coral reefs carry an annual global economic value of $375 billion per year because they provide shelter for fish and marine life, protect shorelines and draw tourism to coastal areas.
But climate ... more Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2017Dynamic catalytic converters for clean air in the city  Santiago (AFP) Oct 25, 2017Chile to ban plastic bags in coastal regions  Rome (AFP) Oct 25, 2017Schools closed over fears of toxic wind from Italy steel plant |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017 
China plans to launch its reusable spacecraft in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Tuesday.
Unlike traditional one-off spacecraft, the new spacecraft will fly into the sky like an aircraft, said Chen Hongbo, a researcher from the corporation.
The spacecraft can transport people or payload into the orbit and return to Earth.
C ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2017Space will see Communist loyalty: Chinese astronaut  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017China launches three satellites  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission |
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 Moscow (AFP) Oct 26, 2017 
Russia conducted several ballistic missile tests on Thursday from "land, air and sea" as part of its strategic nuclear programme, the Defence ministry announced.
A "Topol" intercontinental ballistic missile was fired from the Plesetsk testing ground in the northwest of the country and three ballistic missiles were launched by two nuclear missile submarines (SSBNs), two from the Okhotsk Sea, ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Report: Japan eyeing SM-6 missiles for defense program  Syracuse NY (SPX) Oct 23, 2017Lockheed Martin missile defense sensor technology receives prototyping contract  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Lockheed Martin to develop missile defense tools under DoD deal |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 31, 2017 
Indonesia has ordered an air defense system from Kongsberg of Norway, the company announced on Tuesday.
The system is to be delivered under a $77 million contract between Kongsberg and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense includes command posts, radars, launchers and radios.
NASAMS, or the Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, is a medium- to long-range air-defense syst ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 29, 2017Brazil orders man-portable air defense system from Saab  Washington (UPI) Nov 1, 2017Royal Canadian Air Force to buy air-to-air missiles from U.S.  Tehran (AFP) Oct 29, 2017Iran says to continue developing ballistic missiles |
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 Swansea UK (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 
Research by scientists at Swansea University has shown that improvements in nanowire structures will allow for the manufacture of more stable and durable nanotechnology for use in semiconductor devices in the future.
Dr Alex Lord and Professor Steve Wilks from the Centre for NanoHealth led the collaborative research published in Nano Letters. The research team defined the limits of electri ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 02, 2017Researchers reveal the effect of nano-diamond on magnetorheological fluids  Providence RI (SPX) Nov 02, 2017Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue  Chicago IL (SPX) Oct 30, 2017New technique produces tunable, nanoporous materials |
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 New York NY (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 
Computers can now beat humans at chess and Go, but it may be a while before people trust their driving. The danger of self-driving cars was highlighted last year when Tesla's autonomous car collided with a truck it mistook for a cloud, killing its passenger.
Self-driving cars depend on a form of machine learning called deep learning. Modeled after the human brain, layers of artificial neur ... more Pasadena CA (SPX) Oct 19, 2017Physics boosts artificial intelligence methods  Sussex UK (SPX) Oct 18, 2017Liquid metal brings soft robotics a step closer  Laguna Beach, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2017Intel working with Facebook on chips for AI |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 26, 2017 
The Pentagon announced Insitu Inc., a subsidiary of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, has been awarded a new $9.2 million firm-fixed price contract for spare and sustainment parts for the RQ-21A Blackjack.
The RQ-21 Blackjack is a small tactical unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform used by the Department of the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps.
The RQ-2 ... more Boston MA (SPX) Oct 26, 2017New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of water  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Boeing invests in autonomous flight technology company  Jacksonville FL (SPX) Oct 19, 2017Drone Aviation awarded contract for Enhanced WASP Tactical Aerostat from US Defense Dept |
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