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The US Space Shuttle An Aging Transport Vehicle
Washington (AFP) Jun 30, 2006The Space Shuttle Discovery lifting off Saturday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, has the ability to fly both astronauts and heavy payload into space. The shuttle fleet, which will be retired in 2010, took off for the first time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 12, 1981. Saturday Launch Marks Quarter Century For Shuttle 
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 30, 2006When space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its next flight, it will mark more than 25 years of service taking both astronauts and heavy payloads into space. Shuttle Discovery To Launch Into A Worrying Unknown 
Cape Canaveral, Florida (AFP) Jun 29, 2006Lingering doubts about falling debris will add to NASA's nerves over the launch of the Discovery, only the second mission since the Columbia disaster three years ago. |
Space Shuttle Mission Details
Washington DC (AFP) Jun 30, 2006The Discovery shuttle lifts off July 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a nearly two-week mission to the International Space Station and the first flight of the orbiter in 2006. Shuttle Countdown Proceeding Despite Concerns 
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 30, 2006NASA's preparations for the July 1 launch of shuttle Discovery continued Thursday despite increasingly threatening weather and a low-key protest of sorts from some of the space agency's engineers over the safety of the spacecraft. China Seeks Space Station Access 
Beijing (UPI) Jun 30, 2006China has allowed reporters inside its space launch control room at Aerospace City near Beijing as part of an effort to join in the world's space projects. |
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Former Astronaut Takes Over Air Force Space Command
Peterson Air Force Base CO (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Gen. Kevin P. Chilton has assumed command of the U.S. Air Force Space Command in a ceremony on June 26, presided over by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. Rockwell Collins Wins Air Force Contract For Next Gen GPS 
Cedar Rapids IA (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Rockwell Collins announced this week that the U.S. Air Force has selected the company to develop next-generation Global Positioning System technology as part of its Modernized User Equipment Receiver Card Development program. Next Generation Tracking Technology Emerging 
Chicago IL (UPI) Jun 29, 2006The second generation of wireless package tracking technology -- radio frequency identification (RFID) gear -- is emerging rapidly, changing the way manufacturers monitor shipments. Paper maker Smurfit-Stone Container is working with Texas Instruments to bring to market a new process for affixing straps to boxes, which contain printed antennae. |
Satellite to Aid Education In Northeast India
Agartala, India (IANS) Jun 30, 2006Students in India's northeast will soon have satellite-based educational facilities available. Three states - Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland - will be included in the first phase of the hi-tech facilities using the services of EDUSAT, a dedicated satellite for education launched in 2004. Student Rocket Launched At Cape Canaveral 
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (UPI) Jun 30, 2006The first student-developed and -built rocket to be launched from Cape Canaveral has lifted off to applause and loud victory yells. The Florida Institute of Technology rocket was launched at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 47. Mysterious Lunar Swirls 
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jun 30, 2006Picture this: A cup of coffee, steaming and black. Add a dollop of milk and gently stir. Eddies of cream go swirling around the cup. Magnify that image a million times and you've got a Lunar Swirl. |
Effects Of Avian Flu Pandemic Disasterous
Washington (UPI) Jun 30, 2006An avian influenza pandemic "could kill millions of people, cripple economies, bring international trade and travel to a standstill and even jeopardize political stability," according to Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky. Scientists Puzzled By Sand Bacteria 
Mount Pleasant (UPI) Jun 30, 2006U.S. scientists say bacteria forcing the closure of many beaches may not be coming from people, animals, or sewage -- but might be produced in the sand. Researchers at Central Michigan University say they have found E. coli can live and thrive in beach sand without a warm-blooded host. First Global Lighting Study Is Released 
Paris (UPI) Jun 30, 2006The first global survey of lighting uses and costs suggests the world's electric bill would greatly decrease with a switch to efficient lighting systems. The Paris-based International Energy Agency, which conducted the study, said it found lighting is a major source of electricity consumption. Romania Probes Foreign Plot To Worsen Its Weather 
Bucharest (AFP) Jun 29, 2006The Romanian senate has opened an inquiry into "indications" that floods that have battered the country were the result of a "metereological war waged by a foreign power," a senator said Thursday. Researchers Seek A Balm For Aging 
Washington (UPI) Jun 29, 2006There's no question about it -- we're living longer. But what is at the root of longevity, and what quality of life can one expect during those extra years? CONTENT PARTNERS
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Japan To Bring Aegis Missile Defense Warship Home Amid North Korean Crisis
Tokyo (AFP) Jun 29, 2006Japan said Thursday it was bringing home an Aegis-equipped destroyer from US-led exercises off Hawaii, in apparent preparation for a possible North Korean missile launch. The Kirishima is one of four Japanese ships equipped with Aegis, a US system designed to intercept missiles. Chinese Leadership Calls For Build Up Of Strategic Missile Forces 
Beijing (AFP) Jun 29, 2006Chinese President Hu Jintao has pledged to step up scientific and technological reforms in the military, as he marked the 40th anniversary of the nation's nuclear force, state media said Thursday. World Powers Give Iran 1 Week For Nuke Response 
Moscow (AFP) Jun 29, 2006World powers gave Iran one more week Thursday to provide a "clear and substantive response" to an international proposal on suspending uranium enrichment, but Tehran immediately rejected the deadline. China Slams US Vote To Drop Taiwan Restrictions 
Beijing (AFP) Jun 29, 2006China warned Thursday a move by US lawmakers to lift a ban on high-level US government contacts with Taiwan was a "serious violation" of the basis of Sino-American relations. "China has always resolutely opposed all forms of official contacts between United States and Taiwan authorities," foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told a regular press conference. Is The Middle Ages On The Comeback Trail 
Washington (UPI) Jun 30, 2006Three years ago the Taliban operated in squad sized units. Last year they operated in company sized units (100+ men). This year the Taliban are operating in battalion-sized units (400+ men). So reported Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey (Ret), professor of International Affairs at West Point, after his second trip to Afghanistan to assess the balance of forces. France To Launch Military Communications Satellite 
Fauvieres, France (AFP) Jun 28, 2006France is set to launch its military communications satellite, Syracuse 3B, on August 11 from its base in Kourou, French Guiana, the program director said Wednesday. |
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