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June 03, 2015

Patent for Navy small space debris tracker granted
Washington (UPI) May 28, 2015
A U.S. Navy device that detects small debris in space and provides data on their trajectory has been granted a U.S. patent. The Optical Orbital Debris Spotter from the Naval Research Laboratory is compact in size, uses low power and can be integrated into larger satellite designs or flown independently onboard nano-satellite platforms, the Navy said. The device concept is the creation of a continuous, permanent light sheet by using a collimated light source, such as a low-power laser. Al ... read more

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				Putin discusses readiness of Vostochny for first space launch Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the readiness of the Vostochny Space Center for its first launch, the director general of the United Rocket and Space Corporation said Monday. "We al ... more		SLS booster work continues well after smoke clears from major test Orbital ATK technicians detach the center forward segment from the forward segment of NASA's five-segment booster that fired up for testing March 11 at Orbital ATK's test facility in Promontory, Uta ... more

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Ukraine talks postponed as Kiev blames Russian 'sabotage' Kiev on Tuesday accused Moscow of sabotaging Ukraine crisis talks, after a meeting in Minsk aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine was postponed. ... more		Baltic states exploring joint air defense system Baltic countries are exploring possible joint development of a mid-range air defense system as a result of regional tensions. ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic age		An effective strategy for the 21st century Every American president, probably dating back to George Washington, has been criticized for having no strategy or the wrong strategy. President Barack Obama is no exception. Of course, having a single overarching and existential threat such as Nazi Germany or the Soviet Union made strategizing much easier. ... more
				Philippine leader visits Japan amid China land claim tensions Philippine President Benigno Aquino Tuesday began a four-day visit to Japan that will see him court investment and seek support for his opposition to China's land reclamation in the South China Sea. ... more		Raytheon strengthens Philippines' coastal monitoring Raytheon has been given a second phase contract to supply the Philippines equipment, training and sustainment services to maximize maritime border security. ... more

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French arms exports in 2014 'best in 15 years' French arms exports rose 18 percent in 2014, according to a defence ministry report published Tuesday, the country's best export performance for 15 years. ... more		US military uncovers more anthrax blunders The US military said Tuesday a live sample of anthrax was inadvertently sent to a lab in Canada, after officials uncovered yet another batch of the lethal bacteria at an army facility. ... more		Wars in Pakistan and Afghanistan leave 150,000 dead: study The wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan have left nearly 150,000 soldiers and civilians dead since 2001, a new US study estimates. ... more		Safety protocol breaches may be behind Spain A400M crash: report Several safety protocols were allegedly ignored during the final assembly of the A400M military plane which crashed in Spain, killing four, reportedly to make up for delays in delivery, online news site El Confidencial said Tuesday. ... more

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Libya fears Iraq-like jihadist scenario

Iraq lost 2,300 Humvee armoured vehicles in Mosul: PM

India to buy only 36 French Rafale fighter jets: minister

Anti-IS strategy to face scrutiny at Paris coalition meeting

China to conduct live-fire drills near Myanmar border: Xinhua

Iraqi PM to outline plan for retaking Ramadi: US official

US hits China over sea reclamation, vows more patrols

China rejects US criticism of sea reclamations

Live anthrax sent to Australia: US officials

Indian Air Force jet test fires Harpoon missile

Iran nuclear talks snag on access to military sites

Kerry, Zarif hold crucial nuclear talks ahead of deal deadline

Foreign fighters switching tactics to reach Syria, Iraq

Iraq forces edge towards Ramadi

IS claims Baghdad hotel car bombings that killed nine

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Comic book 'Guardians' to steer young Pakistanis away from extremism

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