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July 28, 2016

China's Agreement with United Nations to Help Developing Countries Get Access to Space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 28, 2016
Last month, China has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to open the country's future space station for science experiments and astronauts from UN member states. According to a spokesperson from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), this cooperation heralds better accessibility to space for developing countries. "The agreement will provide exciting opportunities to further build the space capacity of developing countries and increase awareness of th ... read more

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

Garnet-type fast ionic conductor for all-solid-state lithium battery Rechargeable all-solid-state lithium batteries are expected to be one of the next-generation energy storage devices because of their high energy density, safety, and excellent cycle stability. The m ... more		India earned Rs 230 crore through satellite launch services in FY16 India earned around Rs.230 crore last in fiscal through commercial launch satellite services, parliament was told on Thursday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through Antrix Corp ... more		South Africa China achieve milestone with 12900 km quantum satellite connection Europe shifts gears for the Trump era Electra secures 2200 aircraft pre-orders for hybrid-electric aviation leap		Will Russia and China Build an SCO-Based Joint Missile Defense System Russia and China may create a unified missile defense system for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. That's the conclusion of experts speaking at a forum dedicated to the US deployment of the THA ... more
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The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

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Martin Aircraft, Avwatch partner to market jetpack in U.S.

Bank hacks raise fears for financial sector

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Minimalist swimming microrobots

Artificial muscle for soft robotics: Low voltage, high hopes

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Commission approves acquisition of Arianespace by ASL, subject to conditions

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Protests as S. Korea president defends US anti-missile system

Virtek's graphene-winged Prospero drone to take flight

Lockheed demonstrates LRASM's surface launch capability

Garvey acquisition brings 16 years of launch vehicle development to Vector

NASA completes first shell buckling tests with a bang

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SpaceX cargo ship arrives at space station

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