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April 28, 2014

No Plans to Produce Zenit Rocket in Russia
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Apr 29, 2014
The Russian space agency believes it would be illogical to start the production of Ukrainian-made Zenit space launch rockets in Russia, the agency's head said Thursday. "In regard to the Zenit, I can say that making the same carrier rocket here makes no sense. The situation in Ukraine isn't fully stabilized so far, but there is no reason to make a stake on the Zenit carrier rocket, but time will tell depending on the development of events," Oleg Ostapenko said. "Today we are oriented around ... read more

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ViaSat Awarded Damages in Patent Infringement and Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Space Systems/Loral ViaSat has announced that a federal court jury has awarded ViaSat $283 million in damages in its patent infringement and breach of contract case against Space Systems/Loral (SS/L). The jury found SS ... more		It's a "go" for Arianespace's Vega launch with Kazakhstan's first Earth observation satellite Arianespace's next Vega mission from French Guiana has been given the "all clear" for liftoff on April 28 with its DZZ-HR payload, following completion of the launch readiness review performed Frida ... more		Russia Gives Green Light to Super-Heavy Rocket Project A project to build a new super-heavy carrier rocket was included into the draft new Federal Space Program (FSP) Roscosmos chief Oleg Ostapenko said on Thursday. "A [super] heavy carrier rocket ... more
				Russian Proton Rocket Rolled out to Launch Pad A Russian Proton-M rocket to be launched next week carrying two satellites was rolled out to a launch pad at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Thursday, the Russian space agency said. ... more		Orion Feels the Vibe During Tests at Kennedy Space Center Testing designed to simulate the vibrations NASA's Orion will experience during its first trip to space successfully wrapped up inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy ... more

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Equipped with New Sensors, Morpheus Preps to Tackle Landing on its Own A test flight later this week will challenge a set of sensors to map out a 65-yard square of boulder-sized hazards and pick out a safe place to land. Mounted to an uncrewed prototype lander ca ... more		Orion Exploration Design Challenge Winner Announced After a year-long competition among the nation's high schools, evaluators from NASA, Lockheed Martin, and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) have selected Team ARES from the Governor's School ... more		Trump to U.N.: 'Your countries are going to hell' Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China		Mission to Mars In recent news reports the discussion of sending astronauts to Mars has been a hot topic. Certain private individuals and companies have indicated interest in a variety of missions designed to take ... more
				Space terrorism, floating debris pose threats to US The United States is increasingly vulnerable to space terrorism, according to a new report, as it is more reliant on its satellites and other installations in space to conduct national security oper ... more		Solved: Mysteries of a Nearby Planetary System's Dynamics Mysteries of one of the most fascinating nearby planetary systems now have been solved, report authors of a scientific paper to be published by the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical ... more

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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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An Earth-sized planet that might hold liquid water In a dim and faraway solar system, astronomers have for the first time discovered a rocky, Earth-sized planet that might hold liquid water-a necessary ingredient for life as we know it. The pl ... more		Vega for third Arianespace mission, carrying Earth observation spacecraft Arianespace's Vega mission with DZZ-HR, Kazakhstan's first Earth observation satellite, is entering the final preparation phase for a nighttime liftoff next week from the Spaceport in French Guiana. ... more		Toxic homes a lasting legacy of Los Angeles fires 'Greatest con job ever': Trump trashes climate science at UN Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years		SpaceX sues US Air Force over satellite contracts SpaceX on Friday filed suit against the US Air Force for awarding billions of dollars to a single company for national security launches, and said the contracts might even violate sanctions against Russia. ... more
				Curiosity spots asteroids from the surface of Mars For the first time, NASA's Curiosity rover has captured images of an asteroid from the surface of Mars - two of them, in fact. ... more		Pentagon scientists show off life-size robot US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel got a first-hand look at a life-size robot Tuesday that resembles Hollywood's "Terminator," the latest experiment by the Pentagon's hi-tech researchers. ... more

SpaceX sues US Air Force over satellite contracts

Vega for third Arianespace mission, carrying Earth observation spacecraft

Russian Proton Rocket Rolled out to Launch Pad

Mission to Mars

Opportunity Rover Driving Up To Crater Rim

NASA Rover Opportunity's Selfie Shows Clean Machine

John C. Houbolt, Unsung Hero of the Apollo Program, Dies at Age 95

NASA Completes LADEE Mission with Planned Impact on Moon's Surface

Russia plans to get a foothold in the Moon

Dwarf planet 'Biden' identified in an unlikely region of our solar system

Planet X myth debunked

WISE Finds Thousands Of New Stars But No Planet X

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Neutrinovoltaic master formula published as pathway to scalable clean energy

Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike

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NASA Names Six New Members to Advisory Council

Launcher build-up begins for Arianespace's fifth Ariane 5 mission to orbit an ATV

NASA Innovative Advanced Concept Program Seeks Phase II Proposals

First Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Planet Confirmed By Gemini And Keck Observatories

Arianespace's Vega launcher receives its "upper composite" for this month's launch

Upside-down planet reveals new method for studying binary star systems

45th Space Wing supports third SpaceX Launch for ISS Resupply mission

China issues first assessment on space activities

Robonaut from the ISS gets new legs for Easter

Exoplanets Soon to Gleam in the Eye of NESSI

NASA's Human Path to Mars

Opportunity Rover Driving Up To Crater Rim

NASA Rover Opportunity's Selfie Shows Clean Machine

John C. Houbolt, Unsung Hero of the Apollo Program, Dies at Age 95

Astronomers: 'Tilt-a-worlds' could harbor life

SpaceX Cargo Mission Launches to Space Station

NASA Completes LADEE Mission with Planned Impact on Moon's Surface

SpaceX supply capsule berths at ISS

Odd Tilts Could Make More Worlds Habitable

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