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August 04, 2016

Turbulence brings together Germany, Ukraine, and Russia
Gottingen, Germany (SPX) Aug 04, 2016
While the relations between Ukraine, Russia and Germany are in a turbulent state, three scientists from these countries joined their forces to study how turbulent magnetic and electric fields in space accelerate charged particles to high energies. Such energetic particles can disturb the function of communication and navigation satellites, and a reliable prediction of these events is vital to minimize the damage. The three group leaders - all of them female - recently initiated their project with ... read more

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US company gets historic nod to send lander to moon US startup company Moon Express said Wednesday it had received approval from the government to send an unmanned lander to the moon next year, in a first for private industry. ... more		Aerojet Rocketdyne to supply electric power system for Dream Chaser Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), has been awarded a contract from Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to supply the electrical power system for the Drea ... more		NASA Spacecraft to Map Surface of 'Doomsday' Earth-Crushing Asteroid An asteroid named Bennu could one day strike our planet. A new space mission could help us learn how to stop it. Discovered in 1999, 101955 Bennu is roughly 1,640 feet in diameter and orbits t ... more
				SwRI space scientists observe Io's atmospheric collapse during eclipse A Southwest Research Institute-led team has documented atmospheric changes on Io, Jupiter's volcanically active satellite, as the giant planet casts its shadow over the moon's surface during daily e ... more		As dry as the moon Data sent back to the Earth by Chinese lunar probe Chang'e 3 has proved for the first time that there is no water on the moon, said a Chinese astronomer. The Chang'e 3 has gathered data on the ... more

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Russia Plans to Use Atmospheric Satellite 'Sova' to Develop North, Siberia The first Russian atmospheric satellite dubbed "Sova" (Owl), which was recently successfully tested, will be used primarily for the development of the Russia's North and Siberia, Deputy Director Gen ... more		A Giant Stellar Void in the Milky Way A major revision is required in our understanding of our Milky Way Galaxy according to an international team led by Prof Noriyuki Matsunaga of the University of Tokyo. The Japanese, South African an ... more		AI powered SAR imagery analysis tool launched by SATIM and ICEYE Ghosts of the Deep: China's AJX-002 XLUUV and the Geopolitics of Undersea Power Global Invacom unveils XRJ transceiver for government and defense satcom		Aladin wind probe ready for Aeolus It has been years in the making, but one of the trickiest pieces of space technology ever developed is finally ready to join its satellite for launch by the end of next year. With this milestone, we ... more
				Mapping the exotic matter inside neutron stars The recent detection of gravitational waves emitted by two merging black holes by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations has opened up a new observational window into the cosmos. Future observation ... more		After Deadly Crash, Virgin Galactic to Fly Its Spaceplane Once More Two years after Virgin Galactic's deadly crash, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued an operating license for their space tourism rocket - which will ultimately permit the company to begin ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

China begins developing hybrid spacecraft China has launched a program to develop hybrid spacecraft. The vehicle is expected to make space travel much cheaper if it proves successful. According to China Aerospace Science and Technolog ... more		S. Korea's Park gets personal in US missile system row President Park Geun-Hye on Tuesday evoked memories of her parents' assassination as she hit back at opposition to the planned deployment of an advanced US anti-missile system in South Korea. ... more		AI tool accelerates SAR image analysis with automated object detection Fossil energy 'significant' driver of climate-fuelled heatwaves: study Ethiopia's mega-dam ranks 15th globally		US says will defend itself, allies after NKorea missile test The United States issued a stern warning Tuesday that it was prepared to "defend ourselves and our allies" after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan. ... more
B61-12 life extension program receives NNSA approval The National Nuclear Security Administration has authorized the production engineering phase for its B61-12 warhead life extension program, the administration announced Monday. ... more		Lockheed Martin gets $58 million Patriot missile contract modification Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded $58 million foreign military sales contract modification to enhance Qatari and Saudi Patriot missile systems. ... more		Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy Japan's cabinet Tuesday approved a mammoth 28-trillion yen ($273 billion) package in its latest attempt to stimulate lacklustre growth, including cash to improve infrastructure and raise the birthrate in the ageing nation. ... more		Astrobiologists study Mars on Earth It's going to be a while before any of the world's space agencies send astronauts to Mars. In the meantime, one group of scientists is studying Mars on Earth - or at least, Mars-like environments. ... more

	KAIST develops ultrathin, transparent oxide thin-film transistors for wearable display With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, strong demand has grown for wearable and transparent displays that can be applied to various fields such as augmented reality (AR) and skin-like ... more		Integration of novel materials with silicon chips makes new 'smart' devices possible Researchers from North Carolina State University and the U.S. Army Research Office have developed a way to integrate novel functional materials onto a computer chip, allowing the creation of new sma ... more

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China's Jade Rabbit lunar rover dies in blaze of online glory		Bravura receives $305 million aerostat support contract		WorldView-4 Earth Imaging Satellite Arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base for Sept 15 Launch		Mars Gullies Likely Not Formed by Liquid Water		Five Years Post-Launch, Juno Is at a Turning Point
NASA Orders Second SpaceX Crew Mission to International Space Station		Progress is Heard as RS-25 Engine Roars to Life for NASA's Space Launch System		Opportunity Surpasses 43 Kilometers on the Odometer		Chorus of Black Holes Sings in X-Rays		Roscosmos May Supply Components for Iranian Satellites

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Russia Postpones Launch of Proton Rocket With US Satellite Until October 10

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CryoSat sets new standard for measuring sea levels

Dream Chaser Spacecraft to Begin Phase Two Flight Testing

Mitigating health risks of long duration spaceflight

Jupiter's great red spot heats planet's upper atmosphere

Loneliest Young Star Seen by Spitzer and WISE

Chorus of Black Holes Sings in X-Rays

Apollo astronauts experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular-related deaths

Russia About to Drastically Boost Its Orbital Surveillance Capabilities

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China Mulls Ramping Up Its Missile Defense With Russia

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