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January 28, 2012
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Russian launch of Dutch satellite delayed
Moscow (UPI) Jan 27, 2012
The launch of a Russian rocket meant to put a Dutch communications satellite into orbit has been postponed indefinitely for technical reasons, officials said. It was the second delay for the Proton-M launch, first scheduled for Dec. 26 but postponed for technical issues, RIA Novosti reported Friday. "Today we are planning to carry out operations to dismount the Proton-M rocket from the launch pad Â… and transport it to the integration building," a statement from Russian space agency Rosc ... read more

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SPACE TRAVEL

Romney sees launchers fueled by private enterprise
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IRON AND ICE

Bus-sized asteroid shaves by Earth
An asteroid about the size of a bus shaved by Earth on Friday in what spacewatchers described as a "near-miss," though experts were not concerned about the possibility of an impact. ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL

First US chief technology officer stepping down
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MOON DAILY

Moon looms bright over Republican debate
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MOON DAILY

Rocket Man: Gingrich peddles space dreams in Florida
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ROBO SPACE

JPL begins widespread adoption of Maplesoft technology
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Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
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GPS NEWS

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GPS NEWS

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TIME AND SPACE

NASA's NuSTAR Ships to Vandenberg for March 14 Launch
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ROBO SPACE

Robot competition in zero-gravity
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MT Aerospace wins contract for operation and maintenance of launch facilities' mechanical systems
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EXO LIFE

The Lake Lander's New Home
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EXO LIFE

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SPACE TRAVEL

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STATION NEWS

Russia Orbits Chibis Microsatellite
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TECH SPACE

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ISRO has gone to dogs, says Madhavan Nair
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LAUNCH PAD

Proton-M, Dutch Satellite Taken to Launch Pad
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