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December 29, 2015

Putin signs decree on dissolving Federal Space Agency
Moscow (Sputnik) Dec 28, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on dissolving the country's Federal Space Agency in line with the creation of Roscosmos state corporation, the Kremlin press service said Monday. The agency will be dissolved in accordance with a federal law of July 13, 2015, according to the presidential decree, published on Kremlin's official website. The decree comes into force on January 1, 2016. Under the decree, the Russian government is due to ensure the continuity of the agen ... read more

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New hybrid electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a novel electrolyte for use in solid-state lithium batteries that overcomes many of ... more		ORNL achieves milestone with plutonium-238 sample With the production of 50 grams of plutonium-238, researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have restored a U.S. capability dormant for nearly 30 years and set the cour ... more		Ambitious cross-continental initiative targets breakthroughs in AI space and cyber tech HRL and Boeing advance quantum satellite communications milestone L3Harris boosts US defense with expanded satellite facility in Indiana		ISRO's year in review 2015 The year 2015 could be termed as one of commercial launches for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), while steps have been taken to spread the usage of space technology within India. ... more
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US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

South Korea's LG Energy Solution exits from $8.4bn Indonesia project

British Steel abandons job cut plans after govt rescue

Saudi intercepts missile fired from Yemen capital		Sweden orders countermeasure dispensers for Gripen		Turkey contracts Otokar for Cobra II armored vehicles		South Korea to sign KF-X fighter contract next week		Russia and Iran discuss potential helicopter delivery
Malaysia defense official denies interest in JF-17		Kongsberg Protector selected for General Dynamics Stryker		Thales and Airbus to supply French military satellite communications		Russia delivers S-300 missile system to Kazakhstan free of charge		China tests rail-based long-range missile capable of hitting US

Forensic seismology tested on 2006 munitions depot 'cook-off' in Baghdad

Scientists produce 50 grams of plutonium-238

Russian, US Space Companies Seal Satellite Deal for First Time

45th Space Wing launches ORBCOMM; historically lands first stage booster

Shenzhen landslide zone official jumps to death: police

Nepal appoints quake reconstruction chief

German navy 'rescued over 10,000 migrants' in 2015

Search ends for missing in Myanmar jade mine landslide: police

Santa absent this year in typhoon-hit Philippines

Drone helps icebreaker navigate treacherous Antarctic

Shenzhen landslide an industrial accident, not geological disaster

China to finance Mali strategic railway overhaul

China fines seven foreign shippers for 'price-fixing'

Global miners steel for worse after torrid year

Families of Brazil mine spill victims offered $25,600

Rail line disruption set for dramatic increase as sea levels continue to rise

Malaysian bauxite rush brings wealth, and worries

Magnetic nanoparticle chains offer new technique for controlling soft robots

NREL research advances hydrogen production efforts

Neutrons offer guide to getting more out of solid-state lithium-ion batteries

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