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Smallest microwave is just a prototype
Relevance Score: 6.020 2009-06-12 09:16:13
What is being billed as the world's smallest microwave promises new convenience for consumers but so far it's just a prototype, British industry analysts said. The portable microwave can be powered through a link to a USB port on a laptop computer, The Daily Mail of Britain reported Monday. It was ...
Pentagon willing to pay for private companies’ satellite plans
Relevance Score: 3.252 2009-04-06 23:34:18
The Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin Corp. and Boeing Co. most of the cost they incurred in creating a joint venture to launch U.S. military satellites. Colorado-based United Launch Alliance, will get as much as $159.7 million of about $207 million in consolidation costs, said Pentagon and company officials. The rest ...
Satellite vehicles and launch services
Relevance Score: 2.424 2000-04-06 15:00:41
Advent Launch Services AeroAstro Aerojet Corporation Aerospatiale Atmospheric Reentry Demonstrator Air Liquide AITECH Defense Systems Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Alcatel ETCA Alcatel Space Switzerland Alenia Aerospazio Alliant Techsystems AlliedSignal Aerospace Altair Aerospace Corporation American Astronautics Anabond Analytical Graphics Andoya Rocket Range Andrews Space and Technology Andritz Actiengesellschaft APCO Technologies Applied ...
Developing Nations Should Look To Space, Says The Space Foundation.
Relevance Score: 2.084 2009-10-05 13:51:54
The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation said in a white paper released this week that the ability of space-based technology to overcome infrastructure and access issues might help solve previously insurmountable economic, public health, and standard of living issues for developing nations. Plus, the highly collaborative nature of space research, development, ...
Africa Establishes New Space Partnerships
Relevance Score: 2.001 2009-12-31 14:28:16
The use of space-based technologies can help achieve sustainable development in Africa, a capacity recently bolstered in that continent by creation of two regional space partnerships. The third African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development was held on December in Algiers. The conference was hosted by the Algerian ...
Satellite Technology Allows To Reach An Agreement.
Relevance Score: 1.989 2009-05-26 00:30:13
The worth noticing fact is that first satellite of Vietnam worth 300-million U.S. dollar, Vinasat 1, was produced under the auspices of the U.S. firm Lockheed Martin. A French company Arianespace launched it in April 2008. Since that time 20 transponders has been launched. In this point a couple of past ...
DoD Space Security Programs' Budget Subject Of In-Depth Analysis.
Relevance Score: 1.969 2009-08-23 01:27:41
A budget analysis has been completed which examines a range of Department of Defense (DoD) space security programs outlined in its Fiscal Year 2010 budget request. The review focuses on a suite of DoD space-related efforts, including high energy laser research, space control technology, and operationally responsive space, as well ...
Thuraya Sponsors Global Space Technology Forum 2009
Relevance Score: 1.959 2009-12-08 15:52:30
To support the development of the UAE and Middle East as a hub for space related industries, Thuraya Telecommunications Company is actively supporting an international specialised forum on space technology to be held in Abu Dhabi 7th December. Held for the second year at Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre, the Global ...
India Soon To Become Self-Reliant In Cryogenic Propulsion Technology
Relevance Score: 1.834 2010-01-19 12:49:42
India is getting ready to launch Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with indigenously developed cryogenic engine, said Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman. He said ISRO is planning to test GSLV-D3 carrying the communication satellite GSAT-4 with a two tonne payload at Sriharikottah on January 24. Dr. Radhakrishnan said ...
Ambitious plans to expand Britain's space industry
Relevance Score: 1.805 2010-02-10 20:19:50
Britain could have a space industry worth £40 billion a year and supporting 100,000 jobs in 20 years, government experts, heads of industry and scientists claimed today. The collaborative group aims to expand Britain's share of the world space industry market from six per cent to 10 per cent by 2030. ...
Pakistan ranks 2nd at World Space Week 2008.
Relevance Score: 1.784 2009-07-23 21:05:29
Pakistan is at top second among sixty countries - who had participated in the World Space Week celebrations, according to the annual report on World Space Week 2008, published by the United Nations (UN) office for Outer Space Affairs.The objective of observing this week is to increase awareness among decision ...
Satellites Could Deliver Effective Broadband In The UK
Relevance Score: 1.751 2010-02-22 17:50:48
It is a well known fact that study that satellite technology could play a big part in aiding high speed broadband in the UK. It was shown in a recent study that the UK is lagging behind many other countries when it comes to broadband speeds, and ranked at number ...
Pakistan Has Plans To Send Satellite In Space By 2011.
Relevance Score: 1.722 2009-05-31 19:19:32
Renowned scientist Dr Samar Mubarik Mand has said that Pakistan would send satellite in space by 2011. He said, addressing an annual convocation at Institute of Space Technology (Sparco) here on Saturday, that Pakistan must have possibility to defend and needs nuclear power. Dr Mubarik reiterated the resolve that Pakistan ...
Sri Lanka to establish a space agency
Relevance Score: 1.715 2009-12-17 12:13:09
Sri Lankan government has taken measures to establish a space agency in Sri Lanka to improve the telecommunication technology in the country. Director General of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Priyantha Kariyapperuma said that the preliminary assessments have already been made to explore the feasibility, state-owned Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation said. The new ...
Space Systems/Loral to Build Nimiq 6 for Telesat
Relevance Score: 1.714 2010-01-01 20:45:37
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has been contracted to build the Nimiq 6 satellite for Telesat. The Ku-band satellite will be based on SS/L’s 1300 spacecraft bus. "In 2009, both Telstar 11N and Nimiq 5 were launched and successfully put into service. Following the success of working with Space Systems/Loral on these two ...
Cisco's Orbital IP Router Successfully Tested
Relevance Score: 1.711 2010-01-29 22:37:18
Internet in space moved one step closer to reality after a successful in-orbit test of Cisco Systems' radiation-proof router mounted on a commercial satellite. The test was part of Cisco's overall Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) project that will eventually route IP voice, video, and data traffic between satellites rather ...
Nimiq 5 Has Liftoff Appointment In Baikonur.
Relevance Score: 1.698 2009-09-02 20:13:20
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has provided a communications satellite built for Telesat to the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan, where it is planned to launch on September 18th aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M vehicle delivered by International Launch Services (ILS). "Nimiq 5 is the fifth completed high-power satellite that Space ...
Shrinking Swedish Satellites In Space.
Relevance Score: 1.667 2009-10-12 17:02:59
ÅAC Microtec in Sweden tests miniaturized satellite systems in space, and for the second time in 2009 they will fly their revolutionary microsystem-based components in space. An Indian PSLV launcher will bring ÅAC’s miniaturized computers, control systems and mass memories to test in their real working environment. ÅAC Microtec is ...
Kalam Proposes World Space Council.
Relevance Score: 1.649 2009-11-03 00:32:46
Washington: Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam has proposed creation of "World Space Council" for global cooperation in the planning and implementation of space exploration and security missions. "Such a unified approach will enable the world to see a quantum jump in the progress in space science and technology for ...
Army displays draw crowds at Armed Forces Day event
Relevance Score: 1.643 2009-06-10 11:35:22
The Army displayed technology, community and opportunity this weekend at the 57th annual Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team, the 82nd Airborne Division, recruiters and the Virtual Army Experience were only a few of the groups that were involved in the ...
GMV Reports
Relevance Score: 1.643 2009-10-07 14:45:49
GMV experienced strong growth in 2008 and experienced an 18 percent increase in overall revenue, up to $128 million in 2008 — space and defense is the largest business area in the company and produced revenue of $94 million U.S. dollars. Despite the difficult global economic situation, 2008 was a ...
New satellite technology to improve space junk tracking
Relevance Score: 1.626 2009-04-08 20:14:28
The gathering blanket of detritus above the Earth has now led to diligent eyes on the ground requiring more advanced technology to better track the many thousands of pieces of debris already being monitored by U.S. Strategic Command, which is where the Space Based Space Surveillance Block 10 satellite comes ...
Aerojet
Relevance Score: 1.597 2009-04-03 23:00:44
Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. (NYSE: GY) company, is a major space and defense contractor specializing in missile and space propulsion, and defense and armaments. Since the company was founded in 1942, it has led the way in the development of crucial technology and products that have kept America strong and ...
Canada Supports Space Industry With CAD Investments.
Relevance Score: 1.570 2009-11-24 16:49:41
The Honorable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and the Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), informed an investment of more than CAD$8 million in 26 research and development contracts. This investment ensures the timely development of priority technologies that are required for the implementation of specific potential future ...
Tactical Satellite-3 Operating Smoothly Following Launch
Relevance Score: 1.553 2009-06-15 16:48:18
So far so good for Tactical Satellite-3's initial hours of its planned year-long mission. About 90 minutes after a successful liftoff Tuesday from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., the TacSat-3 program team established communication with the 880-pound spacecraft, operating 264 miles above the Earth. "Following ...
American Ballistic Missile Flight Tracking Satellite Put Into Orbit.
Relevance Score: 1.553 2009-05-15 18:15:15
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced, that the United States has launched a satellite intended to detect and track missile flights. The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Advanced Technology Risk Reduction (ATRR) satellite was launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A small experimental satellite, named STSS ATRR ...
Tactical Satellite-3 Launched And Operating Successfully.
Relevance Score: 1.513 2009-05-21 21:49:52
Tactical Satellite-3's initial hours of its planned year-long mission are so far successful. About 90 minutes after a successful lift off Tuesday from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., the TacSat-3 program team established data transmission with the 880-pound spacecraft, operating 264 miles above ...
Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of World Space Week, October 4-10.
Relevance Score: 1.513 2009-07-08 01:43:32
This October 4-10, the world will have a very special occasion of the contributions of space to humankind. It will be the 10th celebration of UN-declared World Space Week. You are invited to amplify your outreach by participating in the largest public space event on Earth. World Space Week is ...
Germany’s OHB Technology Will Produce First Eight Galileo Spacecraft.
Relevance Score: 1.506 2009-12-05 17:57:52
The European Commission has selected OHB Technology of Germany to produce at least eight Galileo navigation and positioning satellites for about 350 million euros ($525 million) in a decision that postpones any award to competitor Astrium Satellites pending further negotiations with Astrium, industry officials informed. The commission is expected ...
Sri Lanka Gets A British Satellite.
Relevance Score: 1.492 2009-12-01 14:48:37
Sri Lanka inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to obtain a small telecom satellite from U.K.-based Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., which Astrium acquired at the beginning of the year to bolster its small-sat know-how. SSTL CEO Matt Perkins informed he hopes to conclude a contract by June 2010. About EADS ...
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