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The first microwaves carrier has been tested in Japan

Tokyo, Japan - Now it is micro prototype, but it has already revolutionized research

"We think possible to reach the construction of a microwaves carrier able to put in orbit satellites or part of satellites with weight of few hundreds of kilograms". This is the comment of the Japanese Institute of the atomic research's spokesman, after the successful launch of a microwaves rocket of 9,5 grams. Carrier has been taken off until two meters from Earth, but the Japanese scientists assert...

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Rome, Italy, 04/14/2003 17:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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