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May 11, 2016

First work platforms powered tested in VAB for Space Launch System
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) May 11, 2016
NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida is one power step closer to processing the agency's Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, for its first flight, Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1), and NASA's journey to Mars. During a preliminary test April 28, the two J-level work platforms installed on the north and south sides of Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, where the SLS will be prepared for launch, were successfully activated to test their functionality and simulate how they ... read more

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How will people interact with technology in the future New research that discusses how people will interact with technology in the future will be presented this week at one of the world's most important conferences on human-computer interfaces, ACM CHI ... more		Thornton leads upgrade of ground special power for Orion When Michael Thornton was growing up in the small south Florida city of Clewiston, he never dreamed of working in America's space program. Today, he not only is helping NASA prepare for the Journey ... more		With Perlan 2 glider, Airbus claim mantle of space pioneer The space glider Perlan 2 is helping Airbus take on Silicon Valley's brightest innovators, even while pursuing technologies that might eventually lead to passenger flights in space. ... more
				Speedy ion conduction clears road for advanced energy devices In a rechargeable battery, the electrolyte transports lithium ions from the negative to the positive electrode during discharging. The path of ionic flow reverses during recharging. The organic liqu ... more		No more space race for US, rivalry gives way to collaboration While many Americans celebrate May 5 as Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of a Mexican military victory, science nerds recognize the date as a technological milestone: the day the United States first p ... more

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

Long March-7 rocket delivered to launch site China's new-generation Long March-7 rocket departed for its launch base in Hainan on Sunday from north China's port of Tianjin. It has taken researchers eight years to develop the medium-sized ... more		Personal aircraft aiming to take off from your home A start-up company hosted in an ESA business incubator is developing the world's first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for personal use. The electric two-seater will open the door to a new cla ... more		US-China: the clash of the titans UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks Changing face of war puts Denmark on drone offensive		Rover technology for space now being used on Earth Every day, people around the world use thousands of products and services that have originated or advanced, through space research and technology. Canadian company Ontario Drive and Gear Ltd. (ODG), ... more
				NASA, FAA Demonstrate Wireless Communication with Aircraft For the first time ever, a team of engineers at NASA's Glenn Research Center conveyed aviation data - including route options and weather information - to an airplane over a wireless communication s ... more		Russian space firm runs first tests of new 'Federation' manned spacecraft Russian experts conducted the first tests of the advanced Federatsia (Federation) manned spacecraft's human-machine interface at a unique ergonomic simulator for the piloted transport vehicle, the E ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

Directed Energy And Next Generation Munitions - 20-22 June - Washington DC

Jordan to buy US-made TOW missiles: company Jordan has signed a contract to buy TOW anti-tank missiles from US firm Raytheon, the company said in a statement issued Tuesday at the SOFEX arms fair for special forces. ... more		MBDA's Brimstone missile completes RAF trials MBDA's enhanced Brimstone air-to-surface missile successfully completed U.K. Royal Air Force trials in February. ... more		Trump admin proposes redefining 'harm' to endangered animals Australian PM vows not to bow to Trump on national interest Mexico seeks security coordination with US over border military moves		U.S. Army's Stryker to get 30mm cannon upgrade The U.S. Army announced the modification of an existing contract Friday that will see General Dynamics Land Systems receive roughly $329 million for a 30mm cannon upgrade for the branch's Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle. ... more
Pakistan pushes back on U.S. F-16 sale opposition Pakistani officials are pushing back against concerns from U.S. lawmakers over a planned $700 million F-16 fighter jet sale. ... more		Date set for second SLS booster test A full-scale, test version of the booster for NASA's new rocket, the Space Launch System, will fire up for the second of two qualification ground tests June 28 at prime contractor Orbital ATK's test ... more		Cubic to research Air Force readiness, training Cubic Global Defense has joined an L-3 Communications team to conduct research and evaluation of warfighter readiness and training. ... more		Moscow seeks guarantees US missiles in Asia not to target Russia Moscow seeks legally binding guarantees that the United States' plans to deploy missile defense technologies in Eastern Asia are not directed against Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Frid ... more

	Romania's US missile defense system has only 'symbolic' function A US ballistic missile defense (BMD) facility in Romania is largely a political gesture rather than a military initiative, according to Stratfor founder. The installation itself came online in Decem ... more		K-MAX optionally piloted helos deployed to Arizona Two optionally piloted Kaman K-MAX helicopters have arrived at a U.S. Marine Corps air station for training, testing and operations. ... more

US firm pushes for deep-sea mining off Pacific island

Trump trade war casts pall in China's southern export heartland

Nvidia CEO in Beijing as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales

SpaceX lands rocket's first stage after space launch		Airbus sets sights on the stratosphere with glider flight		China and Caribbean cosy up to the sound of music		Tensions simmer at Canada fire evacuee centers		Haiti preparing for major earthquake, tsunami
China landslide death toll rises to 31		Hyperloop super-fast rail to hit milestone		This 5-fingered robot hand learns to get a grip on its own		China producer price falls slow in April: govt		EU warns against market economy status for China

China April exports, imports fall in sign of weakness

Top China paper warns of crisis risk over debt

China group buys DR Congo copper mine for $2.65 billion

French mistrustful of government in EU-US trade deal talks

Protests build in Myanmar over flashpoint Chinese-backed mine

Johns Hopkins scientist programs robot for 'soft tissue' surgery

Clues on the path to a new lithium battery technology

China national rail company owes more than Greece: report

Robot built to aid astronauts nearly ready for Mars

SpaceX successfully lands rockets first stage after space launch

Vostochny after first launch: gearing up for Missions to Moon, Mars

NASA Awards Contract for Aeronautics, Exploration Modeling, Simulation

Michael Watkins Named Next JPL Director

Russia's New Launch Complex - Vostochny Cosmodrome

US engineers inspecting all Russian RD-180 engines amid determined anomaly

Harris providing advanced satcom terminals to Army

Proposals to support astronaut health on long missions selected

New U.S. Navy testing of Norwegian missile

Wing, nacelles attached to V-280 demonstrator

Navy opens Boeing-equipped P-8 maintenance center

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