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ISRO To Launch Re-Usable Rockets Within Next 10 To 15 Years
Hyderabad, India (PTI) May 12, 2009Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is working on a plan to launch re-usable rockets within next 10 to 15 years that will take off from the ground to orbit and return just like any aircraft carrying people and payload, said G Madhvan Nair, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO). "ISRO will launch these re-usable rockets within next 10 to 15 years," Nair told reporters on ... more Cost-Effective Satellite Bandwidth Across Africa 
Remagen, Germany (SPX) May 12, 2009German satellite service provider atrexx has announced the launch of a triple-feature iDirect platform on the Telstar 11N satellite that has the potential to radically improve satellite-based services throughout the African continent. Depending on the needs and existing infrastructure, customer can choose between the new iDirect X3 platform, the classical iNFINITI and the high performing ... more 'Star Trek' Warp Speed Could Happen 
Waco TX (SPX) May 12, 2009With the new movie 'Star Trek' opening in theaters across the nation, one thing movie goers will undoubtedly see is the Starship Enterprise racing across the galaxy at the speed of light. But can traveling at warp speed ever become a reality? Two Baylor University physicists believe they have an idea that can turn traveling at the speed of light from science fiction to science, and their ... more Russia Talks Tough About Future Nuclear Doctrine Part One 
Washington (UPI) May 11, 2009 Russian leader Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that he would never agree to a new strategic arms reduction treaty with the United States until U.S. President Barack Obama agreed to scrap plans to deploy 10 ballistic missile interceptors in Poland. The plan, originally developed by the Bush administration, is intended to protect the United States and Western Europe from the threat of Irania ... more French Army Tests Tactical Terminal 
Paris, France (SPX) May 12, 2009The French army's 61st Artillery Regiment recently field tested the new ERS-RVT terminal designed by Sagem, a SAFRAN Group company, for tactical data exchange and direct image reception from the Sperwer UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). ERS-RVT stands for End Reception Station - Remote Video Terminal. Developed by Sagem, the ERS-RVT allows troops on the ground and forward observers to receive ... more |
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West Palm Beach FL (SPX) May 12, 2009Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne's PWR-9221FJ dual-mode ramjet engine successfully completed its first ground test at Mach 4 flight conditions at Arnold Engineering Development Center, Tullahoma, Tenn. A dual-mode ramjet engine is a key technology for developing reusable hypersonic vehicles. Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies company. "Successful demonstration of the ... more BAE To Provide Friend-Or-Foe Sensors To US Armed Forces 
Greenlawn NY (SPX) May 12, 2009BAE Systems received a $13 million contract modification from the Naval Air Systems Command to provide 500 identification friend or foe (IFF) digital transponders and spares to the U.S. Navy and Army. The AN/APX-118 common transponder identifies aircraft and ships as friendly forces by responding to interrogations from ground-based or airborne IFF systems. The transponders, installed ... more China quake area's economy rising after disaster 
Beijing (AFP) May 11, 2009China's massive reconstruction effort after last year's earthquake helped offset the disaster's impact on the economy and has brought massive investment to a traditionally poor area, analysts say. Homes are being rebuilt and plants put back on line in a government-funded burst of activity in the southwestern province of Sichuan that has even meant some relief from the global financial crisis ... more Hope mixes with grief among China's quake survivors 
Beichuan, China (AFP) May 11, 2009Gong Guilin lost both his legs in last year's massive Sichuan earthquake. Now he dreams of becoming a Paralympic tennis player. One year after the quake struck, hope is slowly returning to Gong's life, as it is for millions of other survivors, but for many the will to move on is mixed with a sense of indelible grief. "I like tennis best, but I play basketball and like riding the bike," ... more |
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Washington (AFP) May 11, 2009Microsoft launched its first bond issue on Monday, sparking rumors the US software giant was contemplating a takeover bid. Microsoft, in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said that it would use the money for "general corporate purposes" and planned to offer five-year, 10-year and 30-year notes. The Redmond, Washington-based company did not specify how much it ... more HSBC says profits rise, sees 'robust' growth in China 
London (AFP) May 11, 2009Global banking giant HSBC said on Monday that profits were rising strongly on the basis of first-quarter data and it saw "robust" growth in China and India, while remaining cautious for the year. First-quarter pre-tax profits were "well ahead" of the figure for the same period of last year, the bank said, bouncing back despite the world financial crisis. The group gave a cautious outlook ... more GE makes large donation to US Shanghai Expo efforts 
Shanghai (AFP) May 11, 2009General Electric has given US efforts to raise the 60 million dollars needed to ensure a national pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo a massive boost, organisers said Monday. Fundraising problems have meant the United States is one of only three countries -- along with Andorra and Colombia -- that have diplomatic relations with China but have not confirmed participation at next year's ... more Chinese hurt in PNG nickel mine attack: reports 
Port Moresby (AFP) May 11, 2009Several Chinese staff were injured in a rampage by Papua New Guinea mine workers who trashed vehicles and equipment at a major nickel project, reports and management said Monday. The violence on Friday halted construction work at the 1.37 billion US dollar Chinese-run Ramu mine's Basamuk refinery site in Madang on the northern coast of the Pacific nation. "There was a lot of damage cause ... more
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