Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2016 -
Killer satellites, blinding lasers, sophisticated jammers: the world's military powers are quietly readying for a war in outer space - at the risk of fueling a dangerous new arms race.
US military officials have in recent years sounded growing alarm about the potential vulnerabilities of their satellites, which underpin US military power.
Initially, the reserve of the United States and ...
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Huntsville AL (SPX) Oct 18, 2016 -
Technology has made it easier for people to conduct their jobs and connect with others across the country and around the world. The job can be particularly tricky, though, if you're a scientist whose laboratory is orbiting the planet 250 miles up at 17,500 mph, and even trickier if you're one of the first people working on Mars.
Researchers are testing new software on the International Spa ...
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Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2016 -
Orbital ATK on Monday blasted off its revamped Antares rocket carrying supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station two years after a major rocket explosion.
The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship launched from Wallops Island, Virginia at 7:45 pm (2345 GMT), packed with some 5,100 pounds (2,300 kilograms) of gear bound for the station's astronauts living in orbit.
The rock ...
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Paris (UPI) Oct 17, 2016 -
Thales' new-generation TALIOS laser targeting pod has successfully completed a more than two-hour first flight on a Rafale fighter.
The prototype targeting long-range identification optronic system collected high-quality images taken using the "day" channel, and offered remarkable performances in pointing and telemetry, Thales said.
"TALIOS is the first optronic targeting pod to ...
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United Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2016 -
The UN Security Council on Monday strongly condemned North Korea after a failed missile launch, threatening further measures against Pyongyang.
North Korea tested a medium-range Musudan missile on Saturday, the latest in series of launches in defiance of UN resolutions. The rocket exploded soon after lift-off.
In a unanimous statement backed by China, Pyongyang's ally, the council "stron ...
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United Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2016 -
The UN Security Council on Monday strongly condemned North Korea after a failed missile launch, threatening further measures against Pyongyang.
North Korea tested a medium-range Musudan missile on Saturday, the latest in series of launches in defiance of UN resolutions. The rocket exploded soon after lift-off.
In a unanimous statement backed by China, Pyongyang's ally, the council "stron ...
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Thales targeting pod integrated, tested on Rafale fighter
Paris (UPI) Oct 17, 2016 -
Thales' new-generation TALIOS laser targeting pod has successfully completed a more than two-hour first flight on a Rafale fighter.
The prototype targeting long-range identification optronic system collected high-quality images taken using the "day" channel, and offered remarkable performances in pointing and telemetry, Thales said.
"TALIOS is the first optronic targeting pod to ...
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San Diego (UPI) Oct 16, 2016 -
The USS Nimitz has successfully completed sea trails following 20 months of maintenance, repairs and upgrades, the U.S. Navy reports.
The aircraft carrier (CVN 68) pulled into San Diego on Oct. 10 after completing a successful six-day sea trials and officially marking the completion of a 20-month extended planned incremental availability.
Nimitz got underway for the first time si ...
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