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January 27, 2016

SpaceX Falcon 9 upgrade certified for National Security Space launches
Los Angeles AFB CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2016
Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space and Space and Missile Systems Center commander, updated the certified baseline configuration of SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launch System to Falcon 9 Upgrade, for use in National Security Space (NSS) missions. The baseline configuration of the Falcon 9 Launch System was updated to the Falcon 9 Upgrade on Jan. 25. SpaceX is eligible for award of NSS launch missions, in accordance with the updated Certification Letter, as one of two curren ... read more

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German military overstretched: commissioner Germany's military is overstretched and underfunded as its troops are engaged in anti-jihadist missions from Syria and Afghanistan to Mali while also aiding refugees at home, the defence commissioner said Tuesday. ... more		India marks Republic Day with camels and stunt-riders Thousands gathered in New Delhi amid tight security Tuesday for India's annual Republic Day parade, a pomp-filled spectacle of military might featuring camels and daredevil stunt riders, with French President Francois Hollande the chief guest. ... more		Russian Army rolls out strategic missile systems for drills Ten Russian mobile strategic nuclear missile regiments have been deployed across the country for military exercises. The systems deployed include Topol (NATO reporting name: SS-25 Sickle), Top ... more
				NASA counting on humanoid robots in deep space exploration As humanity moves forward with space exploration, we should prepare for risky and extremely hazardous endeavors such as manned missions to Mars and asteroids. Having fully operational robotic help r ... more		Ascent Trajectories and the Gravity Turn Bethesda MD (SPX) Jan 26, 2016 Almost all space launch vehicles liftoff from the ground in the vertical direction and continue to orbit along an ascent trajectory that is usually optimized for the ... more

Bezos space firm duplicates reusable rocket breakthrough Two months after the breakthrough launch and vertical landing of a reusable rocket, the space firm created by Internet entrepreneur Jeff Bezos did it again. ... more		AMOS-6 Scheduled for May 2016 Launch by Space-X Spacecom reports announced that Space-X has scheduled the launch of the AMOS-6 satellite for May 2016. AMOS-6, to be co-located with AMOS-2 and AMOS-3 at the 4 W prime orbital position, will provide ... more		Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8 Indian rocket hits snag during launch		Kerry to urge China to put more pressure on North Korea US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Tuesday evening for meetings with senior government leaders, with North Korea top of the agenda following the reclusive state's fourth nuclear test earlier this month. ... more
				Russia says Syrian strikes have helped 'turn around' situation Air strikes by the Russian military in support of forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have helped turn the tide in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday. ... more		Syria talks invites sent to range of opposition figures The United Nations on Tuesday sent out invitations for fresh Syria peace talks in Geneva later this week, including to figures excluded from a key opposition body. ... more

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Work progressing on prototype Russian bomber A prototype of Russia's new strategic bomber, the PAK DA, could take to the skies before 2021. ... more		Lockheed Martin to separate, combine businesses with Leidos Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement to separate and combine its Information Systems & Global Solutions business with Leidos Holdings, Inc. ... more		KC-46A Pegasus tanker completes first refueling flight Aircrews from the U.S. Air Force and Boeing completed the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker refueling mission 20,000 feet above Washington state. ... more		Libya army chief Haftar: hero or hindrance? Seen as an anti-Islamist hero by some and a threat to peace by others, the fate of Libya's army chief has emerged as a stumbling block to efforts to forge a unity government. ... more

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Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill as emissions soar in 2025

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to launch joint brigade in 2017		Navy successfully tests new system for unmanned vehicles		Russia developing space age fighter jet		RAF tests Typhoon fighter enhancements		Thales, ASV partner for more autonomous vessels
Saab supplying Croatia with coastal surveillance system		Powerful Pakistan army chief says he will retire on time		French, Indian leaders bid to shore up fighter deal		Israel to upgrade F-15I Ra'am fleet		Rouhani in Rome as Iran comes in from the cold

DARPA selects Raytheon for infantry squad research

France, India to strengthen counter-terror cooperation

Syria regime nears capture of rebel stronghold in south

US piles pressure on Syria opposition to attend talks

Russia denies report of new military base in north Syria

IS planning for 'large-scale' attacks on Europe: Europol

Hollande says threats won't stop France fighting terror

Anonymous messaging app stirs controversy in Israel

US-EU work on weapons in space 'not as successful' as hoped

SBIRS Full Constellation testing going well

SBIRS ground system celebrates final development capstone

China's progress in developing hypersonic weapons unsettles Pentagon

US toughens background check process after major hack

Algeria president takes control of security services: media

Iran, China vow tighter ties as Xi visits

Nulka missile decoy tested on aircraft carrier

S. Korean president wants N. Korea talks -- without N. Korea

Anti-base candidate loses key mayoral poll in Okinawa: media

Russia touts military aircraft, weapons

Scientists prove key aspect of evolutionary theory

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