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Arianespace Launches Two SatellitesKourou, French Guiana (SPX) Aug 05, 2010 This latest successful launch of Ariane 5, the third in 2010, once again proves the launcher's operational capabilities. Ariane 5 is the only commercial satellite launcher now on the market capable of simultaneously launching two payloads and handling a complete range of missions, from commercial launches into geostationary orbit to scientific satellites boosted into special orbits. The 52nd launch of an Ariane 5, and the 38th successful mission in a row, clearly confirms the launcher's reliabilit ... read more |
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Washington DC (SPX) Aug 04, 2010From the early days of experimental airplanes to NASA's soaring space shuttles, the evolution of flight has mirrored the evolution of society. The ongoing scientific discoveries that are part of aeronautics and space flight have improved life on Earth and allowed humans to begin investigating the secrets of the universe. "This Month in Exploration" presents the rich history of human flight ... more  
by Staff WritersBonn, Germany (SPX) Aug 04, 2010 If an oil spill wasn't responsible for the formations in these TerraSAR-X images, they might seem like the work of an artist. The images were acquired over the Gulf of Mexico on 9 July 2010. For researchers, such imagery is key in forecasting the distribution of the oil slick. TerraSAR-X mapped the oil-polluted area in the Gulf of Mexico in a series of ima ... more  
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 04, 2010On August 1st around 0855 UT, Earth orbiting satellites detected a C3-class solar flare. The origin of the blast was Earth-facing sunspot 1092. C-class solar flares are small (when compared to X and M-class flares) and usually have few noticeable consequences here on Earth besides aurorae. This one has spawned a coronal mass ejection heading in Earth's direction. Coronal mass ejections (or ... more |
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NATO unveils new division to tackle 'emerging' threatsBrussels (AFP) Aug 4, 2010 NATO announced on Wednesday the creation of a new division focused on "non-traditional" challenges to international security including threats to information and energy powerbases. Citing a "growing range of non-traditional risks and challenges," the Emerging Security Challenges Division (ESCD) will address "terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, cyber defence, and energy security," a statement said. The western military alliance said the "merging" of existing expertise, w ... read more |
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