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SpaceX Outlines Plans for Manned Mission to Mars
Elon Musk outlined the company’s plans for a manned mission to Mars within 15 years and the possibility of human colonization of the red planet.
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Microsatellites Could Contribute to Breach Expected Weather Satellite Gap
A new fleet of commercial microsatellites could aid the United States address the weather satellites communication gap expected in the next few years.
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New GOES-R Series Program Passes Review
NOAA's new GOES-R Series Program underwent a successful Mission Critical Design Review.
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NOAA Turns to Public for Weather Satellite Blackout Solutions
NOAA is asking for ideas on how to preserve the quality of its weather forecasts during the predicted satellite blackout.
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Technology
Satellite Produced by 3D Printer Successful in Preliminary Tests
Engineers in Italy have designed a space-ready CubeSat manufactured using a 3D printer.
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Car Kit Turns Your Phone into a Navigation Device
Magellan released a GPS car kit for iPhones that enhances it with more powerful antennas to transform it into a dashboard navigation device.
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NASA Celebrates FASTSAT Successful Mission
After two years, the $10 million spacecraft successfully reached the end of its mission.
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Further Delays on Next Dragon Mission
SpaceX's next Dragon mission for NASA has been delayed again until March.
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ESA Approves European Data Relay Satellite System
The European Space Agency announced completion and approval of the first commercially-operated data relay satellite system
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DirecTV and ViaSat Sign Internet Deal
ViaSat's Exede high-speed Internet service will now be available for DirecTV customers
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Intelsat Seeks New U.S. Headquarters
Commercial satellite service provider Intelsat is exploring deals around the Washington, D.C. area to find a new HQ building.
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LightSquared Proposal to FCC Open for Public Comment
LightSquared’s latest proposal to the FCC trying to save its MSS L-band spectrum holdings and create an LTE network is under public scrutiny.
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Artwork Affixed to Echostar XVI Could Last Billions of Years
The 76th ILS Proton launch on Wednesday, Nov 21 flew to space not only the Echostar XVI communications satellite, but also the collection of images compiled by artist Trevor Paglen.
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GOCE Satellite to Lower its Orbit
European Space Agency’s GOCE satellite is lowering its orbit to create a new map of earth.
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SpaceX Challenges Ariane Rocket
SpaceX's Elon Musk is winning launch contracts that would have traditionally gone to Arianespace due to their rocket's low costs.
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NASA Creates Paint to Protect Satellite Equipment
NASA has developed a new spray paint that blocks in gasses that could be harmful for sensitive satellite instruments.
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New Break System for Satellites Could Help Reduce Orbital Debris
A new system would allow small satellites to slow down and accelerate its re-entry descent
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New Fuel Expected to Reduce Costs and Safety Risks For Satellite Industry
A NASA/Industry team will test an alternative fuel in 2015
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ViviSat Builds Satellite Repair and Refueling Vehicle
The Mission Extension Vehicle could extend the life of a satellite for up to 10 years.
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Canada’s Satellite Delay Could Threaten Defense Capabilities
A delay of two years on Canada’s new military satellite fleet could risk the country’s defense capabilities.
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Dish Holds Discussions With Google for Possible Wireless Network Partnership
Google and Dish Network Corp. are discussing the possibility of a partnership to offer a new wireless services that would compete with that of AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.
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Mars Satellite Resumes Operations With Back-Up System
NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter resumed duty after switching to a back-up system for the first time in its 11 years of operations.
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Australia to Expand Broadband Services With Ten New Satellite Ground Stations
Australia will build a new satellite ground station to expand National Broadband Network (NBN) services.
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Satellite Images Used to Measure Hurricane Sandy’s Pollution Impact
Satellite imagery is playing an important role to understanding the long-term pollution effects of the storm
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MEXSAT Ready for First Launch
The new Mexican satellite system is ready for its scheduled liftoff on Dec. 19.
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U.S. to Host Space Radar in Australia
Relationship between the United States and Australia grow stronger with new plans of hosting an advanced space radar that helps track orbital debris
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NASA’s Satellite Made from Smartphones Wins Popular Science Award
NASA's PhoneSat project received the Innovation in Aerospace 2012 Popular Science's Best of What's New Award.
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Russia Regains Communications With ISS and Satellites
A broken cable caused Roscosmos to lose communications with civilian satellites and the International Space Station
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Satellite Images Indicate North Korea Working on Missiles Again
At least two liquid-fueld large-rocket engine tests have been performed in North Korea, ignoring international pressures.
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Clock is Ticking for South Korea’s Satellite Launch
South Korea depends on Russia for successfully launching satellite in 10 days.
