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October 20, 2015

ESA's first technology nanosatellite reporting for duty
Paris (ESA) Oct 20, 2015
ESA's first technology-testing CubeSat, released last week from the International Space Station, is in good health and is set to start work on its six-month mission. "This tiny satellite was developed in only a year and now we are very pleased with the rapid progress made during the first few days in orbit to check its readiness for its mission," notes Roger Walker, overseeing ESA's technology CubeSat effort. GomX-3 was designed and built for ESA by Denmark's Gomspace company. Engineer David Gerha ... read more

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Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine

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UN's Blue Helmets to protect world's heritage from IS: Italy

Rise and fall of agrarian states influenced by climate volatility

China economic growth hits lowest since financial crisis

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China, Indonesia sign $5.5 bn high-speed rail deal

Business ties herald 'golden era' as China's Xi visits UK

China billionaires overtake US: survey

Angry Chinese investor stabs asset management firm CEO

New Air-to-Surface Missiles to Arm Russian PAK FA Fighter Jet

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Russian Long-Range Cruise Missiles 'Particular Challenge' for US Defense

Putin Hopes for More International Cooperation in Space Industry

Wyle Wins NASA's Human Health and Performance Contract

NASA Appoints Mark Kirasich To Serve As Orion Program Manager

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