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ViviSat space vehicles will keep satellites on track

(Phys.org) -- A company that aims to sell satellite protective services is eagerly stating its business case to geosynchronous satellite operators that can benefit from its approach toward orbit mission extension. ViviSat ...

Darpa chip-scale atomic clocks aboard International Space Station

Atomic clocks are the most accurate frequency standard and timing devices in the world. Their range of uses include being the international standard for timekeeping, managing broadcasts and satellite positioning, navigation ...

Cosmic rays alter chemistry of lunar ice

Space scientists from the University of New Hampshire and multi-institutional colleagues report they have quantified levels of radiation on the moon's surface from galactic cosmic ray (GCR) bombardment that over time causes ...

A new approach to predicting spacecraft re-entry

(PhysOrg.com) -- In mid-December 2011, the Laboratory received a call from the Air Force Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC). At the time, Laboratory scientists were working with JSpOC to upgrade their command and control ...

China launches first module for space station

China took its first step towards building a space station on Thursday when it launched an experimental module ahead of National Day celebrations.

China counts down to space module launch

China will take its first step towards building a space station on Thursday when it launches an experimental module ahead of National Day celebrations.

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