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November 12, 2014

SpaceX chief Elon Musk eyes Internet satellites
San Francisco (AFP) Nov 10, 2014
High-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has reportedly added global Internet access from satellites to his vision of a future alongside sporty electric cars and private space exploration. The billionaire behind auto-maker Tesla and the SpaceX program is working on the project with satellite-industry veteran Greg Wyler, who spent some time devoted to a similar mission at Google, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Musk and Wyler are trying to devise a feasible and relatively low-cost way t ... read more

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Galileo satellite set for new orbit ESA's fifth Galileo navigation satellite, one of two left in the wrong orbit this summer, will make a series of manoeuvres this month as a prelude to its health being confirmed. The aim is to ... more		Iran holds nuclear talks with world powers as deadline looms Top officials from Iran and six world powers meet in Muscat Tuesday as fears grow that a hard-fought deal on Iran's nuclear programme may not be reached by this month's deadline. ... more		West confronts Putin at Asia-Pacific summit Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday had a close-up brush with Western anger over the Ukraine crisis and the downing of Flight MH17, as the White House warned that his sanctions-hit government was staring at "isolation". ... more
				China and Japan 'need each other': Abe China and Japan "need each other", Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday as he called for the testy Asian neighbours to step up tentative efforts to put deep hostility behind them. ... more		Experimental flight of GSLV Mark 3 in December India will conduct an experimental test of its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark 3 in mid-December, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K. Radhakrishnan said Tuesday. ... more

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A New Australian Spacecraft Begins Concept Testing Project ThunderStruck is the brainchild of Australian aerospace entrepreneur Robert Brand. The craft, code-named ThunderStruck is a small winged spacecraft able to re-enter the atmosphere from orbit ... more		China plans to launch about 120 applied satellites China will launch around 120 more applied satellites to accommodate economic and social needs, a senior executive of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said on Monday. However, ... more		Fifth H-3 rocket successfully launches Michibiki No. 6 satellite Rochester's Kevin Righter kept NASA space rocks free from contamination Rare and mysterious cosmic explosion: Gamma-ray burst or jetted tidal disruption event?		Swiss Space Systems concludes first phase of drop-tests Swiss Space Systems (S3) has concluded the first phase of a drop-test flight campaign with the help of Canadore College and its partners in North Bay. These first test flights were done with the pur ... more
				Japanese Satellites Orbited as Part of Russia-Ukraine Program A converted RS-20B (SS-18 Satan) intercontinental ballistic missile has placed five Japanese satellites into orbit as part of a joint Russia-Ukraine program, a spokesperson for the Russian Strategic ... more		Lockheed Martin partners for space debris research Lockheed Martin is co-operating the largest infrared telescope in the Western Hemisphere to study space debris and for other research studies. ... more

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US troops in Iraq's Anbar as anti-IS campaign expands A team of US troops was on the ground in Iraq's Anbar province on Tuesday as Washington steps up efforts to help Iraqi forces battle the Islamic State jihadist group. ... more		3M Canada producing filter canisters for Army's protection masks The Canadian subsidiary of 3M is to produce new lightweight filter canisters for U.S. Army's M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask and M51 Combat Vehicle Mask. ... more		Generative AI's environmental impact in figures Ahead of Super Bowl, helicopter security flights will measure radiation in New Orleans Scientists cast doubt on famous US groundhog's weather forecasts		Air Force orders more Paveway II Plus guided bomb kits Lockheed Martin reports it has received a follow-on production contract from the U.S. Air Force for Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb kits. ... more
Harris Corporation opens engineering support facility Harris Corporation has announced the opening of a new facility in Florida that will support development of advanced software for its tactical radios. ... more		Iraqi president in talks with 'brother' Saudi king Iraqi President Fuad Masum arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night for talks with his "brother" King Abdullah, confirming a thaw in relations after years of strain. ... more		British drones strike IS jihadists in Iraq Britain has used its unmanned aerial drones in Iraq for the first time to strike Islamic State jihadists, the Ministry of Defence said Monday. ... more		Obama says N. Korea US prisoner release 'small gestures' President Barack Obama on Monday dismissed North Korea's release of two imprisoned Americans as "small gestures", saying nuclear-armed Pyongyang must change its attitude on atomic weapons if it wants improved ties. ... more

	Hackers target CEOs in 'Darkhotel' scheme Hackers have developed a scheme to steal sensitive information from top executives by penetrating the Wi-Fi networks of luxury hotels, security researchers said Monday. ... more		US wants China 'to do well', Obama says in announcing visa deal President Barack Obama announced a deal Monday to extend visas for Chinese visitors to the United States for up to a decade, insisting he wants China "to do well" despite simmering tensions between the world's two largest economies. ... more

Data centres chase water, energy savings as AI race ramps up

SoftBank, OpenAI announce joint venture to offer AI for companies

OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT

Iran claims successful test flight of replica US drone		US, Iran end latest nuclear talks with deal in balance		Pakistan wins China investment worth $42 billion: official		Obama heads to Asia fresh from poll drubbing		Justice crucial to Mali peace process: HRW
50 US troops arrive in western Iraq: Pentagon		New flyover in French drone mystery		US Navy SEALs: the not-so-quiet professionals		Exelis, Airbus offer missile warning capability for F-16s		Egypt jihadists vow loyalty to IS as Iraq probes leader's fate

BAE Systems uses visualization technology in ship design

Australia accepts second helo simulator from CAE

Erdogan's grand palace: costly folly or symbol of new Turkey?

Pindad, Cockerill team for new armored vehicle

Raytheon to help train more Afghan Air Force pilots

Nigeria military helicopter goes down in restive northeast

Father of 'dead' French jihadist speaks out

Five nuclear engineers murdered near Damascus: monitor

S. Korea fires warning shots at North border patrol

Obama warns Iran nuclear deal may not be reached

US, Iran seek nuclear breakthrough amid domestic pressures

Iran, Russia to sign nuclear plants deal Tuesday: media

Obama doubles US troops in Iraq in expanding war on IS

Iraq says foreign trainers 'late' as bombs rock Baghdad

China's Xi warns on Taiwan independence amid disputes

Russian Helicopters praises new efficiency measures

Indian army admits 'mistake' in killing two teenagers

A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis

Iran failing to provide answers: UN nuclear watchdog

Farmers and scientists divided over climate change

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