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Atmospheric Study Shows Similarities In Solar Effects On Earth And Mars
Laurel MD (SPX) May 30, 2006"Despite differences in the chemical compositions and densities of Earth's and Mars' atmospheres, we now have a definitive example showing that both planets' atmospheres react similarly to varying levels of solar energy impacting them during the sun's 25-day rotation," says Elsayed Talaat, a space scientist with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md. Volvo Aero Components Powering Large Number Of Ariane 5 Launches 
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) May 29, 2006Volvo Aero's components have helped to lift the Ariane 5 ECA into space on two successful launches in 2006 � including last Saturday's record-breaking satellite payload. With four more scheduled for this year, the Swedish company's aerospace arm has pronounced itself "delighted that Arianespace's order bookings have never been larger.� Two APL-built Instruments Observe Recent Total Solar Eclipse 
Laurel MD (SPX) May 30, 2006Space scientists from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Laurel, Md., got a first-hand look at what happens to Earth's atmosphere when the sun was abruptly "turned off" during the March 29, 2006, total solar eclipse. |
Intermap Technologies Receives Radar Mapping Contract
Denver CO (SPX) May 29, 2006Intermap Technologies Corp. announced Monday its Intermap Federal Services subsidiary has been awarded a $5.6 million contract to collect and deliver geographic three-dimensional elevation and imagery data via Intermap's radar mapping technology. The name of the client was not disclosed. Digital Globe and Getty Images To Supply Satellite Images To News Media 
Longmont CO (SPX) May 29, 2006DigitalGlobe announced Monday its collection of high- resolution satellite imagery depicting newsworthy events and locations from around the world is now available to editorial customers via Getty Images. By providing access to its imagery through gettyimages.com, DigitalGlobe is improving its services to the media with timely and affordably priced imagery, easy and immediate access, and a centralized online location, the company said in a statement. Satelinx To Equip Seniors With Location Base Devices 
Montreal, Canada (SPX) May 29, 2006Satelinx announced Monday it will supply 2,000 personal tracking units to GPS Guardian under a $500,000 contract to help keep track of the elderly and disabled, as well as provide training support services and tracking and dispatching software. |
Astrobiologist Meet In Sweden
Moffett Field CA (SPX) May 30, 2006In early May, astrobiologists gathered in Sweden to sample smorgasbord and to discuss planetary, space, and life sciences. While there is already an astrobiology network for Europeans � the European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) � the shared culture and geography of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark, and also the Baltic States and Russia, make a Nordic astrobiology community necessary as well. Carbon-Based Quantum Dots Could Mean 'Greener,' Safer Technology In Medicine And Biology 
Washington DC (SPX) May 30, 2006Chemists at Clemson University say they have developed a new type of quantum dot that is the first to be made from carbon. Comtech Wins $1.9M From U.S. Government For Satcom Products 
Melville NY (SPX) May 29, 2006Comtech Telecommunications announced Monday that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., was awarded $1.9 million in orders for satellite communications equipment. |
AGS To Supply Services For FTI-SAT Program
Washington DC (SPX) May 29, 2006Americom Government Services announced Monday it is partnering with prime contractor Harris Corp. to support the FTI Satellite program on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration. AGS will be providing Ku-band and C-band connectivity under a multi-year contract to the FTI-SAT program, combined with redundant teleport facilities. ND SatCom Introduces New 2.4m Multi-band Transportable Satellite Ground Terminal 
Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2006ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communications network solutions, will be introducing a new and revolutionary 2.4m multi-band transportable satellite ground terminal, the MTT2400. Smiths Detection To Supply Next-Gen Meteorological System 
Edgewood MD (SPX) May 29, 2006Smiths Detection announced Monday that its military unit has been awarded an $8 million contract for the Defense Department's Meteorological Mobile Facility Replacement Next Generation system. |
Paratroopers could fly 200km with new wings system: Jane's
London (AFP) May 26, 2006 A new military parachute system which fits wings on soldiers could enable them to travel to 200 kilometres (124 miles) after jumping, Jane's Defence Weekly defence magazine said Friday. US urges Russia to reconsider missile sales to Iran 
Washington (AFP) May 26, 2006 The United States urged Russia Friday to reconsider its decision to honor a contract to sell TOR-M1 surface-to-air missiles to Iran. Bush, Blair resolve dispute over JSF 
Washington (AFP) May 26, 2006 The United States and Britain announced Friday agreement to end a long-running row over technology that had threatened plans to cooperate in developing a new Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Iran FM threatens retaliation in event of US strike 
Baghdad (AFP) May 26, 2006 Iran will retaliate in the event of a US strike, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki warned Friday during a visit to neighbouring Iraq where some 130,000 US troops are based. CONTENT PARTNERS
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Indonesia quake teams using tsunami experience, says UN chief
Washington (AFP) May 28, 2006 International rescue teams helping victims of the Indonesia earthquake, which has killed over 4,600 people, gained valuable experience in the operation after the 2004 tsunami disaster, UN aid coordinator Jan Egeland said Sunday. New Orleans again vulnerable as new hurricane season opens 
New Orleans, Louisiana (AFP) May 28, 2006 With a new storm season looming ominously, New Orleans remains vulnerable eight months after Hurricane Katrina wrecked thousands of homes and left much of the city under water. With the hurricane season opening June 1, as many as 16 named tropical storms could form this year, with six of rising to Category 3 or higher. Bush hails House bill opening Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling 
Washington (AFP) May 25, 2006 US President George W. Bush on Thursday hailed a vote in the House of Representatives to allow oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). India admits more work to be done on US nuke deal 
New Delhi (AFP) May 26, 2006 More work has to be done on the landmark Indo-US nuclear deal before it goes through Congress, according to New Delhi's top diplomat. |
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