Ballistic missile intercepted in Yemen: coalition

Ballistic missile intercepted in Yemen: coalition Riyadh (AFP) June 21, 2016 - A ballistic missile fired early Tuesday towards the central Yemeni city of Marib has been intercepted, a Saudi-led military coalition battling rebels in the impoverished nation said. The missile was "destroyed with no damage" after its launch at around 12:15 am (2115 GMT), a statement from the alliance said. "Coalition air forces immediately responded by destroying the missile launching ... more

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NASA Electric Research Plane Gets X Number, New Name

NASA Electric Research Plane Gets X Number, New Name Washington DC (SPX) Jun 21, 2016 - With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed "Maxwell." NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency's first X-plane designation in a decade during his keynote speech Friday in Washington at the American Institute ... more

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