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June 07, 2016

What Does it Take to Become a NASA Astronaut?
Houston TX (SPX) Jun 07, 2016
For many aspiring space explorers around the world, becoming an astronaut is a childhood dream. But have you ever wondered how one becomes a NASA astronaut? As with most things, it begins with filling out an application. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) received a record-breaking 18,300 applications when it announced it was looking to fill its 2017 Astronaut Candidate program. The U.S. space agency said it will take 18 months to select eight to 14 applicants to join a new c ... read more

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From Kazakhstan to the Cosmos On June 2, 1955, the first and largest cosmodrome (space port), was officially created along with the town of Baikonur in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, part of the Soviet Union. The co ... more		New training complex to open at Vostochny by 2022 A preflight astronaut training complex at Russia's new Vostochny Space Center will be completed by 2022, the head of the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center said. "According to the confirmed sch ... more		Germany says not blocking Chinese bid for robotics firm Berlin on Friday denied blocking a Chinese takeover bid for German industrial robotics supplier Kuka, ahead of Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to China. ... more
				Harris Completes Production of All Aireon ADS-B Hosted Payloads Aireon has announced that Harris Corporation finished production on all Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) 1090 Extended Squitter receiver payloads that will enable its global air tr ... more		China plans 5 new space science satellites China will put into space five new satellites within about five years as part of the country's fast-expanding space science program, a national science chief said on Wednesday. The five satell ... more

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

Bolivia to pay back loan to China for Tupac Katari satellite Bolivia is set to make its fifth loan payment worth 10 million U.S. dollars to the China Development Bank for a satellite China helped the South American country build and launch, the Bolivian Space ... more		Satellite Software 'Descends' to Drone Altitude Once upon a time, terrestrial mapping software was so big, so bad, and so expensive that only governments with satellites and budgets footed by taxpayers could make use of it. But thanks to drones, ... more		Trojan Horses in Space: Cyber Threats Hidden in Satellite Networks AFWERX backs Slingshot AI tech to monitor suspicious satellite activity Can NATO agree a deal on spending that satisfies Trump?		CODE takes step towards more complex, resilient UAVs DARPA's Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) program seeks to help the U.S. military's unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) conduct dynamic, long-distance engagements of highly mobile g ... more
				UK Looking to Design Next-Gen Military Satellites The United Kingdom's space-based military communications system is aging and a new replacement fleet of satellites could be chosen in the coming weeks. Before being used to refer to the artifi ... more		Russia working on high-altitude drone Unmanned aircraft acting as hovering antennas could be used to provide mobile communications in major cities, and eventually take on some of the functions of space satellites. Scientists from the Sa ... more

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

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

Quantum satellite device tests technology for global quantum network You can't sign up for the quantum internet just yet, but researchers have reported a major experimental milestone towards building a global quantum network - and it's happening in space. With ... more		Five European nations to cooperate on explosive materials project Five European countries will work together on a joint project to enhance European capabilities in energetic materials. ... more		Microplastics debate ramps up tensions over EU green ambitions Protest as quake-hit Myanmar junta chief joins Bangkok summit Carbon Robotics debuts autonomous tractor system with live remote control capability		Aurora tests remote aircraft system for USMC Aurora Flight Sciences recently tested a system that allows traditional helicopters to fly unmanned. ... more
Paramount unveils next-gen infantry combat vehicle Paramount Group on Thursday revealed its next-generation Mbombe 8 infantry combat vehicle, a system the company says represents sophisticated, affordable land system technologies. ... more		Liebherr to supply air system for Antonov AN-132D Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS of France will supply the integrated air management system for Ukrainian manufacturer Anotov's new AN-132D aircraft, the Ukroboronprom subsidiary said this week. ... more		Cubic launches virtualization servers for battlefield use Cubic Corporation announced Wednesday the launch of new virtualization servers meant for mobile, rugged and battlefield environments. ... more		Portugal to modernize its C-130H transports The contracting process for modernizing C-130H transports of the Portuguese Air Force has been authorized by Minister of National Defense José Alberto Azeredo Lopes. ... more

	Predator next-gen derivative Big Wing boosts flight time The Big Wing next-generation derivative of the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system has performed a 37-hour, non-stop flight in testing by GA-ASI. ... more		United Launch Alliance gets $138 million Atlas V contract United Launch Services LLC has been awarded a $138 million U.S. Air Force contract modification for launch vehicle production services for the Atlas V 541 system. ... more

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EU delays 2040 climate target until summer

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Lew raps China on excess steel production		Ensuring the future affordability of wind turbines, computers and electric cars		Better combustion for power generation		Myanmar gem firms say $100m 'missing' from industry fund		EchoStar XVIII and BRIsat are installed on Arianespace's Ariane 5

NASA Chief: Congress Should Revise US-China Space Cooperation Law

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Airbus DS to provide German armed forces with satcomm services for the next 7 years

Chine's satellite industry eyes global satellite market

Understanding today's rocket engine market

PPPL physicist conducts experiments indicating efficiency of fusion start-up technique

China launches new satellite for civilian hi-res mapping

Russia invests in future by building Vostochny Cosmodrome

Australia approved for $302 million SM-2 missile deal

Sikorsky commercial helo takes autonomous flight

US Army camera captures explosives in fine detail

USAF production decision on KC-46 delayed

Fiat Chrysler discussing Romanian Jeep production

Signals detected from EgyptAir black box

Thai military men convicted for attack on mine activists

Ecuador needs $3.3 bn to rebuild from quake: government

Robotics engineers design actuators inspired by muscle

Tiny probe could produce big improvements in batteries and fuel cells

China manufacturing expands for third straight month: govt

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