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September 16, 2015

First manned flight of NASA's Orion may be delayed to 2023
Miami (AFP) Sept 16, 2015
NASA's Orion spaceship, which is being built to one day carry astronauts to deep space, may not launch with crew on board until 2023, the US space agency said Wednesday. The delay could set back the mission - which is costing NASA $6.77 billion - nearly two years. After the latest mission review in August, NASA has "much lower confidence" that the current target date of 2021 can be met and is considering the possibility of launching no later than April 2023, said NASA associate administrator R ... read more

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LauncherOne: Big Value for Small Satellites The exploration of space provides important benefits to life here on Earth. Because of their relatively low cost and quick development timelines, small satellites specifically are incredibly appeali ... more		Arianespace targets record year of new business and launch operations in 2015 Arianespace remains on track for record operational and commercial performances in 2015, building on the company's long-term commitment to meeting customer requirements with a capable launcher famil ... 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		NASA, Harmonic Launch First Non-Commercial UHD Channel in NAmerica NASA is partnering with Harmonic, a worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, to launch NASA TV UHD, the first ever non-commercial consumer ultra-high definition (UHD) channel in North Amer ... more
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Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

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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

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Babies and children among 34 dead in Aegean migrant boat sinking		Coast Guard's Rescue 21 Alaska communications system upgrade		US hospital ship brings care, hope to poor Haitians		Discovery of a highly efficient catalyst eases way to hydrogen economy		Breakthrough observation of Mott transition in a superconductor

Rat race over Scandinavia's household waste

CEOs press Obama and Xi to focus on investment ties

India escapes the worst of emerging markets misery

China August industrial output up 6.1% year-on-year: govt

China grapples with risk of economic hard landing

SeaRoc and Natural Power helping EDF's Paimpol-Brehat Tidal Farm

China loosens bank lending requirements

Bank of Russia keeps key rate unchanged

Commodities haunted by Brazil, China woes

France Nears Completion of Chernobyl Steel Confinement Structure

Two Russian aid planes land in Syria: state media

Britain to gift more counter-IED help to Pakistan

Brazilian contract for Gripen fighters now in effect

US Navy boss questions mixed-gender Marine squad study

British Military to Buy Solar-Powered Drones Flying on Edge of Space

Canada Dominates European Rover Challenge 2015

US and and Germany partner in trail blazing biomedical research study

Construction Begins on Test Version of Important Connection for SLS

Saab teams with Polish company for contract bid

Dutch to buy new Chinooks

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