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December 01, 2015

"Cyg"-nificant Science Launching to Space Station
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 01, 2015
NASA's commercial partner Orbital ATK plans to launch its Cygnus spacecraft into orbit Dec. 3, atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for its fourth contracted resupply mission. The flight, known as CRS-4, will deliver samples and equipment to the International Space Station for research investigations that will occur during current and future expeditions in the many science disciplines aboard the orbiting multi-disciplinary laboratory. This delivery will support significant research being c ... read more

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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

Philippines goes supersonic again with S. Korean fighter jets		US approves drone sale to Japan		Philippine Air Force receiving South Korean FA-50 jets		Saab to modernize Sweden's RBS 97 Hawk missile system		BAE Systems touts after-market products, services for F-15s
Energy from a fossil fuel without carbon dioxide		Russia causing 'environmental disaster' in Ukraine		Climate change and conflict, a perfect storm		High-tech Barbie stokes privacy fears		A row-bot that loves dirty water

Physicists unravel behavior of strongly disordered superconductors

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S. Korea ratifies free trade deal with China

India's economy grows 7.4 percent, outperforms China: govt

HKUST scientists explain the theory behind Ising superconductivity

Brazil mining giant rejects UN anger over 'toxic' flood

India test fires ship-based nuclear-capable missile

The route to high temperature superconductivity goes through the flat land

China dreams of electric sheep at robot conference

New runway barrier system blocks engine damage

BAE Systems, SAIC making amphibious armored vehicle prototypes

US Engine Dilemma: No Space Without Moscow

China's scientific satellites to enter uncharted territory

Hungary to issue yuan bonds with Chinese blessing

India test fires Advanced Air Defense missile

Thales sub-contracted for NATO BMD test activities

NASA selects Northeastern for humanoid robot research

US has 'concerns' over Russian missile system: US official

Poland's new govt rethinks Patriot missiles, Airbus choppers

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