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Storms Force Second Discovery Launch Postponement Cape Canaveral (SPX) Jul 02, 2006 
Persistent bad weather forced NASA to cancel the second launch attempt of Discovery on Sunday. The seven astronauts were once again sitting inside the space shuttle waiting for the green light when liftoff was canceled two hours before its 3:26 pm (1926 GMT) scheduled time. The space agency will try again Tuesday at 2:38 pm (1838 GMT). |
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Former Astronaut Takes Over Air Force Space Command
Peterson Air Force Base CO (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Gen. Kevin P. Chilton has assumed command of the U.S. Air Force Space Command in a ceremony on June 26, presided over by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. Rockwell Collins Wins Air Force Contract For Next Gen GPS 
Cedar Rapids IA (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Rockwell Collins announced this week that the U.S. Air Force has selected the company to develop next-generation Global Positioning System technology as part of its Modernized User Equipment Receiver Card Development program. Next Generation Tracking Technology Emerging 
Chicago IL (UPI) Jun 29, 2006The second generation of wireless package tracking technology -- radio frequency identification (RFID) gear -- is emerging rapidly, changing the way manufacturers monitor shipments. Paper maker Smurfit-Stone Container is working with Texas Instruments to bring to market a new process for affixing straps to boxes, which contain printed antennae. |
Satellite to Aid Education In Northeast India
Agartala, India (IANS) Jun 30, 2006Students in India's northeast will soon have satellite-based educational facilities available. Three states - Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland - will be included in the first phase of the hi-tech facilities using the services of EDUSAT, a dedicated satellite for education launched in 2004. Student Rocket Launched At Cape Canaveral 
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (UPI) Jun 30, 2006The first student-developed and -built rocket to be launched from Cape Canaveral has lifted off to applause and loud victory yells. The Florida Institute of Technology rocket was launched at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 47. Mysterious Lunar Swirls 
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Picture this: A cup of coffee, steaming and black. Add a dollop of milk and gently stir. Eddies of cream go swirling around the cup. Magnify that image a million times and you've got a Lunar Swirl. |
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