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Soot From Space Tourism Rockets Could Spur Climate ChangeWashington DC (SPX) Oct 25, 2010 Rocket exhaust could become a significant contributor to global climate change in coming decades, according to a new study. The research finds that soot emitted by rockets - not their carbon dioxide emissions - has the greater potential to contribute to global climate change in coming decades. The researchers - funded by the Aerospace Corporation and NASA - assumed that a fast-growing suborbital space tourism market will develop over the next decade and examine the climate impact of soot and carbo ... read more |
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![]() BSkyB profits surge amid Murdoch takeover battle BSkyB, the pay-TV giant being courted by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., on Friday reported a surge in quarterly net profits as the British group edged closer to its target of 10 million customers. ... more | .. |
![]() Russia marks 50 years since horrific space launch disaster Russia on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the world's most horrific but long-classified space catastrophe when 126 people were burned alive during a launch pad accident. ... more | .. |
![]() Russia To Launch 8 Glonass Navigation Satellites In 2011-2013 Russia will put eight Glonass-M satellites into orbit in 2011-2013 to ensure the effective operation of its satellite navigation network, a Russian space industry official said. Glonass - the ... more | .. |
![]() Planets Discovered Around Elderly Binary Star An international consortium of astronomers, including undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin, have discovered a planetary system consisting of at least two massive ... more | .. |
![]() An International Vision For Space Exploration A shared vision for space exploration came into sharper focus this week when European ministers, space executives and international representatives met to discuss their ambitions for future space ex ... more |
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New Cometary Phenomenon Greets Approaching Spacecraft
Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 25, 2010Recent observations of comet Hartley 2 have scientists scratching their heads, while they anticipate a flyby of the small, icy world on Nov. 4. A phenomenon was recorded by imagers aboard NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft from Sept. 9 to 17 during pre-planned scientific observations of the comet. These observations, when coupled with expected images during the closest encounter with Hartley 2 ... more Chilean Mine Rescue Captures Global Audience Via Satellite
The Hague, Holland (SPX) Oct 25, 2010As the first of 33 Chilean miners trapped for a record 69 days was successfully rescued, SES WORLD SKIES, a division of SES S.A., was enabling broadcasters and news agencies to update captivated audiences around the world. The NSS-7 satellite, a powerful, hybrid spacecraft over the Atlantic Ocean, was instrumental in delivering live coverage to millions of television viewers and radio list ... more Boeing Ships LightSquared's SkyTerra One Mobile ComSat To Launch Site
El Segundo CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2010Boeing has shipped the LightSquared SkyTerra 1, a high-capacity mobile communications satellite, from the company's integration and test complex in El Segundo to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Upon arrival, the satellite will undergo final preparations for a Nov. 14 launch aboard an International Launch Services Proton rocket. SkyTerra 1 is a Boeing 702HP satellite designed f ... more |
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N.Korea justifies nuclear 'treasured sword'Seoul (AFP) Oct 24, 2010 North Korea said its nuclear arsenal "serves as a treasured sword", amid reports the secretive state could be preparing for a third nuclear test. The bellicose claim came amid a visit by a Chinese military delegation, as well as intense world interest after Pyongyang lay the ground work for the future succession of ruler Kim Jong-Il's youngest son Kim Jong-Un. North Korea was "entirely right when it opted for having access to nukes", the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a comme ... read more |
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