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January 24, 2014

NASA launches communications satellite
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2014
NASA on Thursday launched a new satellite to boost its growing communications network between Earth and the International Space Station, allowing for nearly uninterrupted video, voice link and data transmission. The TDRS-L blasted off at 9:33 pm (0233 GMT Friday) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on its way to become the 11th member of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. The fleet of satellites has "revolutionized communications" for NASA "by allowing nearly continuous transmission of info ... read more

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CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Tiny swimming bio-bots boldly go where no bot has swum before The alien world of aquatic micro-organisms just got new residents: synthetic self-propelled swimming bio-bots. A team of engineers has developed a class of tiny bio-hybrid machines that swim like sp ... more		MDA awarded key development work for exploration and communications MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates has been awarded multiple strategic technology development contracts by the Canadian Space Agency. The contracts, with a combined value of approximately CA$3 mill ... more		U.S.military ramps up tech capabilities to improve effectiveness Maintaining US space dominance requires rapid and reliable delivery of new systems India signs $7 bn deal for 97 domestically made fighter jets		NASA Receives Mars 2020 Rover Instrument Proposals for Evaluation NASA has received 58 proposals for science and exploration technology instruments to fly aboard the agency's next Mars rover in 2020, twice the usual number submitted for instrument competitions in ... more
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NASA Receives Mars 2020 Rover Instrument Proposals for Evaluation

Opportunity at 10: New Findings from Old Rover

Mars 'jelly doughnut' rock intrigues scientists

NASA Seeks Partnership Opportunities For Commercial Lunar Landers

Chang'e-3 probe sets out on new missions

China's lunar probe observes stars, explores moon

Countdown to Pluto

A Busy Year Begins for New Horizons

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Missile defense buster: China tests new hypersonic glide vehicle

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