Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

April 26, 2016

China eyes offshore expansion via floating nuclear plant
Beijing (Sputnik) Apr 26, 2016
China is pushing ahead with its construction of a first-ever floating nuclear power platform, which is expected to add to Beijing's ever-increasing clout in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese newspaper Global Times. The construction of China's first maritime nuclear power platform in the South China Sea is due to be completed by 2018 and be put into operation by 2019, the Chinese newspaper Global Times reported. The newspaper quoted analysts as saying that such a platform could bo ... read more

Previous Issues

Apr 25

Apr 22

Apr 21

Apr 20

Apr 19

China's Xi stresses Communist leadership over religion Chinese religious groups must obey the staunchly atheist ruling Communist Party, President Xi Jinping has told a key meeting on religion according to state media, as Beijing tightens controls on civil society organisations and churches. ... more		Prototype Japanese stealth fighter makes maiden flight A stealth fighter by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries conducted its maiden flight Friday in Japan. ... more		China to build on disputed Scarborough Shoal this year: report Beijing will start construction this year on a South China Sea islet within the Philippines' claimed exclusive economic zone as it seeks to project its power in the disputed waters, Hong Kong media reported Monday. ... more
				Sentinel-1B launched to complete radar pair The second Sentinel-1 satellite - Sentinel-1B - was launched today to provide more 'radar vision' for Europe's environmental Copernicus programme. Sentinel-1B lifted off on a Soyuz rocket from ... more		Advanced self-propelled Russian rifle gets satellite-navigated shells Russia's advanced self-propelled howitzer, the Koalitsiya- SV, is capable of firing high-precision shells, which are navigated using a GLONASS module, according to the Russian newspaper Rossiyskaya ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

Orbital ATK Mississippi facility builds 500th large-scale rocket structure Orbital ATK, Inc reports that the company's Iuka, Mississippi, manufacturing plant has produced its 500th large composite rocket structure for United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch vehicles. Sin ... more		China testing own reusable rocket technologies China is working on its own reusable rocket technologies, a source close to the research told Xinhua Thursday. Chinese experts have already built a prototype model to test theories on the reus ... more		Elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei suggests ultraconservatives steering Iran 'Very isolating': Israel's anti-war minority bucks national mood Books About Space for Future Astronomers		150 Long March rocket launches scheduled 2016-2020 China will launch about 150 of its Long March carrier rockets over the next five years, one of its space chiefs said on Friday, days ahead of celebrations marking the launch of the country's first s ... more
				Congress seeks partnership on major space policy legislation Congressman Doug Lamborn has partnered with Congressman Jim Bridenstine (OK-01) as an original cosponsor on the American Space Renaissance Act. This legislation will permanently secure the Uni ... more		UN says N. Korea missile test 'extremely troubling' The United Nations on Monday described North Korea's latest missile test as "extremely troubling" and called on Pyongyang to "cease any further provocative action." ... more

Military Network Modernization 2016 - Washington DC - April 25-27

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

Directed Energy And Next Generation Munitions - 20-22 June - Washington DC

Saudi Arabia seeks major boost to its defence industry Saudi Arabia, one of the world's biggest military spenders, seeks a major boost to its small local defence industry under a wide-ranging plan unveiled Monday to transform the oil-dependent economy. ... more		US approves billion-dollar arms deal with Australia The United States government on Monday approved a deal for US firms to sell its close ally Australia $1.22 billion in air-to-air missiles and support equipment. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		UN welcomes security 'progress' in Yemen The UN special envoy overseeing peace talks in Kuwait between Yemen's warring parties on Monday welcomed "tangible progress" to end hostilities in the war-torn country. ... more
India cancels visa for Chinese Uighur activist India has cancelled a visa it gave to an exiled Uighur dissident, an official said Monday, after China protested and described him as a "terrorist" wanted by Interpol. ... more		Artillery fire hits Iraq town despite ceasefire: officials Artillery fire killed a civilian on Monday despite a ceasefire in a flashpoint northern Iraqi town that has been hit by deadly fighting between Kurdish and Turkmen forces, officials said. ... more		Austrian 'end of an era' after far-right election triumph Austrian commentators declared the end of an era Monday after the anti-immigration far-right triumphed in presidential elections, ending 70 years of domination by a political elite criticised as out of touch and ineffectual. ... more		Fish-eyed lens cuts through the dark Combining the best features of a lobster and an African fish, University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have created an artificial eye that can see in the dark. And their fishy false eyes could help ... more

	Ultrathin organic material enhances e-skin display University of Tokyo researchers have developed an ultrathin, ultraflexible, protective layer and demonstrated its use by creating an air-stable, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. This tec ... more		A new system for color vision The swirling skies of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night illustrate a mystery that has eluded biologists for more than a century - why do we perceive the color blue in the dimly lit night sky? A newly ... more

AALTO plans Zephyr stratospheric hub in northern Australia and seeks local payload partners

Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal power

UAH lands first DARPA award for biological sciences department

South Sudan rebel general returns to Juba ahead of top chief		Crisis with Guatemala over: Belize PM		Most senators urge Obama to boost defense aid to Israel		China to become aerospace power by 2030		800 Al-Qaeda fighters dead as Yemen government forces make gains
US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Iran: official		Baghdad area bombings kill at least eight: officials		Day 3 of Yemen peace talks winds up without progress		US to buy excess nuclear materials from Iran		US military to conduct large-scale drills to counter 'strategic threats'

UN slams N. Korea missile launch, Obama rejects test offer

Obama calls on China to increase pressure on N.Korea

Obama to send up to 250 more troops to Syria: senior official

Indonesian navy impounds Chinese trawler for illegal fishing

Dutch students open world's first pop-up drone cafe

Clashes between Iraqi Kurds, Turkmen kill nine

China defends right to carry out 'normal' missile tests

China aims for deeper space with new generation rockets

China set to launch "more livable" space lab in Q3

Russia to put 11 communications satellites into orbit by 2025

China plans to launch core module of space station around 2018

Space Subcommittee examines commercial challenges

Students observe damaged Hitomi X-ray satellite and debris

Yemen government forces make key gains against Qaeda

US insists European banks can now deal with Iran

FBI paid over $1 mn for iPhone hack

Race for $39 bn Australian submarine contract hots up

U.S. Air Force orders 100 more JASSM-ER missiles

N. Korea pushes for meet with 'abducted' defectors in South

Giant plankton gains long-due attention

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.