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July 19, 2016

Clusters of small satellites could help estimate Earth's reflected energy
Boston MA (SPX) Jul 19, 2016
A team of small, shoebox-sized satellites, flying in formation around the Earth, could estimate the planet's reflected energy with twice the accuracy of traditional monolith satellites, according to an MIT-led study published online in Acta Astronautica. If done right, such satellite swarms could also be cheaper to build, launch, and maintain. The researchers, led by Sreeja Nag, a former graduate student in MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), simulated the performance of ... read more

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Robot would assemble modular telescope - in space Enhancing astronomers' ability to peer ever more deeply into the cosmos may hinge on developing larger space-based telescopes. A new concept in space telescope design makes use of a modular structur ... more		Chilly summer for Sentinel-2B While most of us may be looking forward to spending some time in the sunshine this summer, the Sentinel-2B satellite is being subjected to the extreme cold of space to make sure it is fit for life i ... more		Space Operations Command takes control of Space-Based Infrared System UK aims to boost economic defences against security risks Air Force Leadership Stresses Modernization and Timely Congressional Funding		Europe's workhorse Sentinel ready for action Getting the bigger picture on the health of our planet drew another step closer as Europe's Sentinel-3A satellite was handed over to Eumetsat for operations. Since it was launched in February, ... more
				NASA Sails Full-Speed Ahead in Solar System Exploration NASA's Juno is now poised to shine a spotlight on the origins and interior structure of the largest planet in our solar system. As we wait for Juno's first close-up images of Jupiter (to be taken Au ... more		What Lies Beneath - Venus' Surface Revealed Through the Clouds Venus is famously hot, due to an extreme greenhouse effect which heats its surface to temperatures as high as 450 degrees Celsius. The climate at the surface is oppressive; as well as being hot, the ... more

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NASA Selects Five Mars Orbiter Concept Studies NASA has selected five U.S. aerospace companies to conduct concept studies for a potential future Mars orbiter mission. Such a mission would continue key capabilities including telecommunications an ... more		Seven Soyuz Rockets to Be Constructed for Russian Defense Ministry in 2016 A total of seven Soyuz carrier rockets are scheduled to be constructed for the Russian Defense Ministry by the end of the year, the general director of Russia's Progress State Research and Productio ... more		Aral Sea's shrinkage boosts Central Asian dust emission by 7 percent Atomic-level study of brain protein opens door to new neurological treatments Desert soil microbes adapt to thrive in extreme dry conditions		Light SPEAR offers Self-Protection and Jamming System for UAVs Elbit Systems has announced the launching of Light SPEAR, a new and unique self-protection and jamming system for UAS. Improving the UAS' survivability and meeting the growing world demand to ... more
Raytheon, Lockheed report successful Patriot tests Raytheon and Lockheed Martin each reported successful tests of the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense system at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. ... more		In May's first test, UK MPs vote on nuclear deterrent Prime Minister Theresa May will face her first parliamentary test on Monday when lawmakers vote on replacing the ageing submarines that carry Britain's nuclear weapons. ... more		Moscow to raise US missile shield at NATO summit Moscow said Tuesday it plans to discuss improving airspace safety over the Baltic Sea and the risks of a US missile shield in Europe at its summit with NATO this week. ... more		SpaceX propels cargo to space station, lands rocket A SpaceX rocket blasted off Monday toward the International Space Station, carrying a load of supplies for the astronauts living in space, including equipment to enable future spaceships to park at the orbiting outpost. ... more

	Taiwan to make lunar lander for NASA moon-mining mission Taiwan is building a $47 million lunar lander as part of the first ever moon-mining project, officials said Monday. ... more		NASA's Kepler discovers more than 104 new exoplanets An international team of researchers announced Monday the discovery of 104 new planets outside our solar system, including four that could have Earth-like, rocky surfaces. ... more

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