
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
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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
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Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture
Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role
Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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