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November 17, 2015

New Super H-mode regime could greatly increase fusion power
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 13, 2015
Meet "Super H mode," a newly discovered state of tokamak plasma that could sharply boost the performance of future fusion reactors. This new state raises the pressure at the edge of the plasma beyond what previously had been thought possible, creating the potential to increase the power production of the superhot core of the plasma. Discovery of this mode has led to a new line of research within plasma physics that aims to define a path to higher power. The route could prove particularly promising ... read more

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China's satellite expo opens A satellite exposition opened on Thursday in Beijing, displaying more than 6,000 new products and academic achievements. The three-day exposition, Satellite Application China 2015, will attrac ... more		China to launch Dark Matter Satellite in mid-December The Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) Satellite, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is expected to be launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in mid-December. DAMP ... more		China to better integrate satellite applications with Internet China will step up satellite application and its integration with emerging Internet industries to promote economic development, an official said Friday. China has built a complete aerospace in ... more
				Global Hawk 'workhorse' reaches service milestone The U.S. Air Force's EQ-4 Global Hawk became the first weapon system to reach a 500-sortie milestone following a recent deployment. ... more		Turkey cancels $3.4 bln missile deal with China Turkey has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar deal with China to build its first anti-missile system that had alarmed Ankara's allies in NATO, a Turkish official said on Sunday. ... more

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Daring move for first US-China fusion team The way to increase the power and efficiency of magnetic fusion energy may be to risk running the plasma - hotter than 100-million-degrees C - closer than ever to the wall, according to new experime ... more		Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have found that lithium ion batteries operate longer and faster when their electrodes are treated with hydrogen. Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are a ... more		Army names new hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle' India and Pakistan urged to have 'maximum restraint' after Kashmir attack Trump, Norwegian prime minister discuss ending Ukraine War		More launches ahead for UH's Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory The University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory (HSFL) is currently preparing for five space launches in the next two years with more opportunities on the horizon. "Hawaii and the U ... more
				Recycled power plant equipment bolsters ULA in its energy efficiency Thanks to motor-speed regulating machines sourced from another company's facility, Alabama-Decatur Energy announced a recent energy efficiency upgrade at its plant that supplies thermal utilities to ... more		Purchase of building at Ellington a key step in Houston Spaceport development plans The Houston Airport System completed an important step in the functional launch of the Houston Spaceport on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, when Houston City Council members approved the $6.9 million purch ... more

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Drone Sales to Reach Almost 4m this Year, Rising to 16m Annually by 2020 A new study from Juniper Research has found that reduced component cost, increased competition and a greater number of use cases will together push the number of consumer drones shipped globally to ... more		3D printed UAV makes debut A jet-powered, 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicle has been unveiled this week by Stratasys Ltd and Aurora flight sciences. ... more		Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield Tradition stokes pollution at Myanmar 'slash and burn' festival 'Blood and kin': Mongolians reflect on Pope Francis's legacy		U.S. and Cambodian navies begin CARAT 2015 training The U.S. Navy began training with the Royal Cambodian Navy, commencing the 6th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training program in Cambodia. ... more
S. Korea on alert for sign of N. Korea missile test South Korea said Monday it was "closely watching" for any signs of an imminent North Korean missile test after Pyongyang reportedly issued a no-sail zone off its east coast. ... more		Army system integrates different radars for Patriot-3 interceptor An integrated battle command system using Sentinel and Patriot radar data successfully guided a Patriot-3 interceptor to a cruise missile target missile. ... more		State Department approves air-to-ground weapons sale to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department approved Monday the sale of over 10,000 air-to-ground munitions to Saudi Arabia. ... more		Piaggio Aerospace rolls out new multi-role turboprop Italy's Piaggio Aerospace has rolled out its prototype multi-role patrol aircraft being developed with Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments. ... more

	Telephonics equipping new P-8 Poseidons with IFF system Telephonics Corporation is to integrate its Identification Friend or Foe interrogators on new U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft. ... more		Australia seeks costing info for new armored vehicles The Australian Department of Defense is conducting an open Request for Information to gauge the cost of a new infantry fighting vehicle. ... more

UK, Italy's Eni unveil deal on carbon capture project

Top uranium producer Namibia to open talks on nuclear energy plant

Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine

Raytheon's Next Generation Jammer completes preliminary design review		Australia contracts for defense computer network upgrades		Danish firm to produce aluminum parts for F-35		Air Force tests F-35A electronic systems in special chamber		U.S. Army orders additional Lakota helicopters
Pakistan army chief heads to US as pressure grows over Afghanistan		Thailand, China to conduct first joint fighter jet drill		New rocket readies for liftoff in 2016		China landslide deaths rise to 25		Cold threatens 700,000 children in eastern Ukraine: UNICEF

German minister cautions against terror-refugee link

A new tool to guide recovery from disasters

China weighs on Asia-Pacific business outlook

Mixing an icy cocktail to safely cool hot plasma

Argentina delays order for Israeli Kfir fighters

GD to provide deployable instrument landing system for USAF

World nations reach landmark deal on using satellites to track flights

Eurozone economy cools as China slowdown hurts exports

Asian appetite for luxury boosts global art and jewel auctions

Medicines do not seem to degrade faster in space

LISA Pathfinder topped off for Vega launch that will test Relativity

Orion's European module ready for testing

Crew Dragon Propulsion System Completes Development Testing

Rockwell Collins to supply another system for KC-390 aircraft

Putin on Space Industry: Russian Rockets Must Be Reliable and Competitive

LockMart advances threat protection on USAF GPS Control Segment

General Dynamics demos SGSS Command and Control Infrastructure for NASA

France asks United States for C-130J and KC-130J aircraft

Chinese plane to arrive, six years late: report

Slovenia toughens border ahead of EU migrant summit

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