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XMM-Newton Discovers Part Of Missing Matter In The Universe
Paris, France (SPX) May 07, 2008ESA's orbiting X-ray observatory XMM-Newton has been used by a team of international astronomers to uncover part of the missing matter in the universe. 10 years ago, scientists predicted that about half of the missing 'ordinary' or normal matter made of atoms exists in the form of low-density gas, filling vast spaces between galaxies. All the matter in the universe is distributed in a ... more Opportunity Investigates Arthritic Rover Joint 
Pasadena CA (SPX) May 07, 2008Opportunity is healthy and all subsystems are performing as expected, with the exception of the Instrument Deployment Device (the robotic arm). Power has improved slightly during the last week, primarily as the result of a better state of charge in the batteries. Given the recent difficulties with the robotic arm, the rover hasn't been using the batteries as much as usual. Energy has ... more C2SAT Delivers Stabilised VSAT To The Oil And Gas Industry In Norway 
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) May 07, 2008C2SAT has reported a significant sale to the Norwegian Oil and Gas offshore industry. The order refers to C2SAT's Stabilised VSAT model C2SAT 1.2m Ku. C2SAT and Trac Networks, in co-operation, have delivered the first stabilised VSAT satellite communication solution in a larger tender. Trac provides the TracSAT service which offers global satellite coverage and functionality. ... more APL's STEREO Mission Stars In Smithsonian IMAX Film 
Baltimore MD (SPX) May 07, 2008STEREO spacecraft animations created by Steve Gribben of the Technical Communications Group at APL sizzle on the big screen in 3D Sun, a digital IMAX film that opened in March at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The 20-minute movie features the STEREO - for Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory - mission to help audiences understand the impact the sun has on Earth. ... more NASA Kepler Mission Offers Opportunity To Send Names Into Space 
Pasadena CA (SPX) May 07, 2008How cool would it be to have your name on board the spacecraft that discovers the first known Earth-like planet beyond our solar system? Well, here's your chance. NASA is proud to announce an opportunity for anyone to submit their name to be included on a DVD and rocketed into space as part of NASA's Kepler Mission, scheduled to launch in February 2009 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla. ... more |
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New Delhi, India (PTI) May 07, 2008Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday lauded Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists behind the successful launch of polar rocket that put a record ten satellites in orbit. A delegation of top space scientists led by ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair presented to Singh a model of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and satellite pictures of the national capital taken by Cartosat ... more TomTom Announces Availability Of Enhanced RIDER Second Edition For Motorcycles 
Concord MA (SPX) May 07, 2008TomTom has announced an enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition for motorcycles. New available features include TomTom Map Share, Help Me!, Fuel Prices Service, TomTom Traffic with a 30-day free trial and new premium maps. In addition, bikers now have easy access to dedicated trip statistics. This allows them to see average and maximum speeds per journey, total miles traveled and distance from home. Cu ... more Spirent Communications Announces GSS8000 High Dynamics GPS Simulation System 
Paignton, England (SPX) May 06, 2008Spirent Communications has announced improved high dynamic capabilities on its new Spirent GSS8000 simulation system. The Spirent GSS8000 is designed for use in the most demanding applications, and is capable of simulating ultra-high dynamics with industry leading accuracy. The Spirent GSS8000 supports up to 20,000g signal dynamics, up to 120,000 m/s velocity and 50Hz (4ms) processing rates. ... more Rodale Garners Two National Magazine Awards 
New York NY (SPX) May 06, 2008Rodale has announced that RunnersWorld.com and Bicycling.com each received a National Magazine Award (NMA), the magazine industry's highest editorial honor, from the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). RunnersWorld.com was recognized for General Excellence Online, while Bicycling.com's GPS Tool won for best Interactive Feature. SVP and Editor-in-Chief of Runner's World and newly e ... more RFMD Announces Strategic Restructuring 
Greensboro NC (SPX) May 07, 2008RF Micro Devices has announced that effective immediately RFMD is reducing its investments in wireless systems, including cellular transceivers and GPS solutions, in order to focus on core semiconductor component opportunities, including cellular front ends and other components in RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG) and the expanding portfolio of semiconductor components in RFMD's Multi-Market ... more |
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Moscow (UPI) May 6, 2008 On April 29 representatives of the Kazan Aircraft Production Association presented the 121st Heavy Bomber Regiment of the Russian Air Force's 37th Army with a brand-new Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber. The warplane is named after Vitaly Kopylov, who headed the company from 1973 to1993. Russia now has 16 front-line Tu-160 bombers, each of which can carry 12 X-55 ... more Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Program Moves Forward To Serve Warfighters 
Orlando FL (SPX) May 07, 2008Following a series of successful reliability characterization tests, Lockheed Martin received U.S. Government approval to continue development and production of the Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). During the recent tests, the stealthy standoff cruise missile demonstrated its capabilities across a wide variety of targets - including hardened, underground bunkers and air defense ... more Raytheon Team To Integrate The US Army's Live, Virtual And Constructive Training Support 
Reston VA (SPX) May 07, 2008The Warrior Training Alliance, led by Raytheon Technical Services, has begun integrating the U.S. Army's live, virtual and constructive training under the Warfighter FOCUS (Field Operations Customer Support) program. RTSC, a subsidiary of Raytheon, won the 10-year, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract last summer. Since the program was awarded, the team has spent the last ... more US says 'optimistic' on missile shield deal with Poland 
Vienna (AFP) May 6, 2008Washington is "optimistic" that it will be able to reach a deal with Poland over US plans to base a missile shield there, a senior US arms control official told reporters here on Tuesday. "I remain optimistic that we're going to successfully conclude our negotiations with the Poles to place a site for missile defence interceptors in that country," US Under Secretary for Arms Control John ... more Northrop Grumman To Support Roll-Out Of NATO MCCIS 
London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2008Northrop Grumman announced that it has been selected by the NATO C3 Agency (NC3A) to provide hardware and software support services for the roll-out of the Maritime Command and Control Information System (MCCIS) across NATO countries. The MCCIS merges information gathered from satellites, wide area networks, computerized tactical data processors and machine-readable messages to create a common ... more
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