August 19, 2015 – Ariane Flight VA225 Arianespace’s fourth Ariane 5 for liftoff in 2015 moved out to the launch zone in French Guiana today, clearing the way for tomorrow’s […]
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Hylas Financing Package Covers Cost of New Satellite
Satellite fleet operator Avanti Communications Group of London closed a combined debt and equity financing deal that netted $136.3 million.
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Neon Found in the Moon’s Atmosphere
The moon’s thin atmosphere contains neon, a gas commonly used in electric signs on Earth because of its intense glow. While scientists have speculated on the presence of neon in […]
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NASA Langley to Induct First Group of Researchers into New Hall of Honor
Nineteen legends of air travel and spaceflight will be honored Aug. 13 with induction into the newly formed Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. The event will […]
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NASA Selects University Small Spacecraft Researchers to Collaborate on New Projects
NASA has selected eight university teams to collaborate on developing and demonstrating new technologies and capabilities for small spacecraft. The selected teams will work with engineers and scientists from NASA […]
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Gravitational Constant Appears Universally Constant
Gravity, one of the four fundamental forces of nature, appears reassuringly constant across the Universe, according to a decades-long study of a distant pulsar. This research helps to answer a […]
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Stratolaunch Plans Fall Decision on Launch Vehicle
Vulcan Aerospace expects to make a decision this fall on the rocket, or rockets, it plans to use with its Stratolaunch air-launch system as it reorients itself toward a promising-looking launch market for small satellites.
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NASA, Space Station Partners Announce Crew Members for Missions in 2017
NASA and its International Space Station (ISS) partners have announced the crew members for missions to the orbiting laboratory in 2017. The selection includes first-time space flyers NASA astronauts Mark […]
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More Testing for U.S. Space Surveillance Sats Launched Last July
Two high-orbiting U.S. Air Force space surveillance satellites that launched in July 2014 are expected to reach initial operational capability by the end of September, the service said.
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University Students Experiments riding into Space at NASA Wallops August 11
Experiments developed by undergraduate community college and university students from across the United States will fly into space August 11 as part of an 872 pound payload flying on a […]
