Space Business and Industry News at SpaceMart.com

September 09, 2015

Soyuz ready for liftoff with two Galileo satellites
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Sep 09, 2015
The launcher for this week's Arianespace Soyuz mission is now ready for the countdown to its September 10 liftoff, having been "topped off" with the payload of two European Galileo satellites at the Spaceport. This will be the 12th mission from French Guiana for Arianespace's medium-lift workhorse, as well as the company's eighth flight in 2015 with its complete launcher family - which also includes the heavy-lift Ariane 5 and lightweight Vega. During a busy day of activity yesterday, the ba ... read more

Previous Issues

Sep 08

Sep 07

Sep 05

Sep 04

Sep 03

JAXA and UNOOSA to Offer Small Satellite Deployment Opportunity The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) agreed to cooperate in providing opportunities to deploy cube satellites (CubeSats) from ... more		Soyuz set to launch 2 Galileo navigation satellites The 12th Soyuz to be operated from the Spaceport is now in the launch zone following this workhorse medium-lift vehicle's rollout in French Guiana on a mission to orbit two more European Galileo nav ... more		45th SW supports 4th Mobile User Objective System satellite launch The 45th Space Wing helped successfully launch the fourth Mobile User Objective System satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket Sept. 2. "Here at the 45th we measure success on ... more
				China Deploys New Security System to Ensure Safety at Military Parade Authorities in the Chinese capital of Beijing will deploy the latest technology, including facial recognition systems, to ensure safety at its military parade on Thursday. An estimated 12,000 Chines ... more		Navy extends satellite support contract The U.S. Navy has extended its contract to Rome Research Corporation for the provision of satellite operations and maintenance services. ... more

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

Nuclear Decommissioning And Used Fuel Market 2015

Solar systems for home and business installations

US Launches Atlas V Rocket With Navy Communications Satellite After Delay An Atlas V rocket, carrying a US Navy communications satellite into orbit, was successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, local media reported Wednesday. Altho ... more		Researcher develops cheaper, better LED technology A Florida State University engineering professor has developed a new highly efficient and low cost light emitting diode that could help spur more widespread adoption of the technology. "It can ... more		How Space Exploration Opens Up New Horizons for Global Security and Governance Iran's defence, missiles not part of US nuclear talks says foreign office Hamas proposes end to war with Israel in talks in Egypt		US unveils Predator drones at Latvian airbase The US Air Force on Tuesday showed off its advanced MQ-1 "Predator" drone at a Latvian airbase, marking the first time the cutting-edge aircraft has been deployed in Europe. ... more
				Elbit supplying UAV-based intel systems to European customer Elbit Systems of Israel is to provide an advanced intelligence system for unmanned aerial vehicles to an unidentified European country. ... more		BAE Systems modernizing Australia's military communications BAE Systems Australia is to modernize the country's military communications systes under a Department of Defense contract worth $460.7 million. ... more

Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

Selex ES supplying electronic warfare system for Brazilian helicopters Eight Lynx Mk21A helicopters of the Brazilian Navy are to receive electronic warfare systems from Selex ES as part of their midlife upgrade. ... more		Chromalloy overhauling component of USAF's F108 engines The U.S. Air Force has chosen Chromalloy to repair low pressure turbine modules of F108 engines that power KC-135 tankers and KC-135 reconnaissance aircraft. ... more		Tracking Global Forest Health from Orbit with ESA Biomass Mission Trump scraps US office on climate diplomacy UK water sector faces massive upgrade costs		Delivery of German Army machine guns delayed The Germany army won't be receiving initial deliveries of HK MG5 machine guns because of undisclosed technical problems with the weapon. ... more
Norwegian Army receives CV90s from BAE Systems The first batch of new and upgraded CV90 armored combat vehicles has been delivered to the Norwegian Army by BAE Systems. ... more		Army says Ranger School will stay open to women The US Army has decided to keep its elite Ranger School open to women, a high profile step in the Pentagon's efforts to remove barriers to women serving in combat. ... more		US Navy to Launch Folding-Fin Ground Attack Rocket on Scientific Mission US Naval Research Laboratory, in cooperation with the University of Washington and NASA, are set to launch folding-fin ground attack rocket from the Norwegian launch facility above the Arctic Circle ... more		Mission team ready for Galileo launch When the next pair of Galileo satellites is boosted into orbit next Friday, a team of mission control experts in Darmstadt, Germany, will spring into action, working around the clock to bring the du ... more

	GSAT-6 military satellite put in its orbital slot The Indian space agency on Sunday said it had successfully positioned the country's military communication satellite GSAT-6 in its orbital slot. According to Indian Space Research Organisation ... more		For these 'cyborgs', keys are so yesterday Punching in security codes to deactivate the alarm at his store became a thing of the past for Jowan Oesterlund when he implanted a chip into his hand about 18 months ago. ... more

China says on 'right side of history' in US trade war; Bessent defends 'strategic uncertainty'

Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in race

China says no talks with US, despite Trump claim; China's top leaders pledge support

Opportunity found in lack of diversity in US tech sector		Boeing Revamps Production Facility for Starliner Flights		New Life for Old Buddy: Russia Tests Renewed Soyuz-MS Spacecraft		New Soyuz Carrier Rocket Sent to Vostochny Space Center		China outrage after officials say blast relatives 'calm'
France cash pledge for persecuted Mideast minorities		Hungary Defence Minister quits amid migration crisis		China trade slumps as India eyes opportunities		In Virginia, TechShop lets 'makers' tinker, innovate		Indonesia dumps plans for high-speed rail line: minister

China's Bohai to buy jet lessor Avolon in $7.6 bn deal

Confirmed MH370 wing part won't change search: Australia

France confirms wing part found on Reunion is from MH370

New technique lowers cost of energy-efficient embedded computer systems

Corvus Energy powers the world's first electric commercial fishing vessel

China August trade slumps in latest setback

EU businesses warn China over 'slow' reforms

Britain 'to take 15,000 Syrian refugees': report

Japan lifts evacuation order for radiation-hit Fukushima town

China cuts 2014 GDP growth: govt

Taiwan exports plummet again as China demand weakens

After Humvee, US Army to unleash latest beast

EU's Mogherini sees military action against migrant smugglers within weeks

US presses China over currency as G20 seeks to calm nerves

A house that runs itself? Samsung believes it's about time

DARPA project studies new uses for drones

Advanced Sidewinder missile approved for full-rate production

CIA, US special forces launch drone campaign in Syria: media

MUOS-4 Responding Normally To Ground Control Post-Launch

Tu-160 Heavy Strategic Bomber Undergoes Major Upgrade

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2014 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.