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AerospaceLockheed Martin marks 32nd consecutive A2100 success with the launch of “ASTRA 1L” satellite
Kourou, French Guyana - Aboard an “Ariane 5-ECA” launch vehicle
The “ASTRA 1L” broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company (see AVIONEWS), was successfully launched last week from Kourou, French Guyana. Lift-off occ... more
AerospaceDiscovered traces of a volcanic explosion on Mars
Pasadena, USA - According to the results reported by NASA rover "Spirit"
The NASA rover "Spirit", while exploring the plateau Home Plate located at the Gusev crater of Mars, has found traces of an ancient volcanic explosion. The result is even more extraordinary taking into... more
AerospaceThe astronaut Wally Schirra dies at 84
Houston, USA - The only to fly in all three of NASA's earliest human-space programs
Wally Schirra, one of the original Mercury seven astronauts and the only astronaut to fly in all three of NASA's earliest human-space programs - Mercury, Gemini and Apollo - died Thursday. He was 84 and... more
AerospaceWarning by the EP Subcommittee on Security and Defence
Brussels, Belgium - To promote the integrated development of European space sector
During the week, the EP Subcommittee on Security and Defence held a hearing aimed to warn Member States about the necessity to share resources reducing operative costs reported by space sector. Karl... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin celebrates 50 years in space with thousands of students
Archbald, USA - On the occasion of "Space Day"
Marking half a century of space exploration this year, Lockheed Martin embarks on a mission this week to prepare the astronauts and scientists of the future. Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control f... more
AerospaceOn the treasure map of the Universe, appeared a planet extraordinarily similar to Earth
Geneva, Switzerland - Discovered by an experts group
ESO ("European Southern Observatory") allowed a group of Swiss, French, and Portuguese researchers to discover a planet located in Libra constellation, only 20 light-years from Earth, and, even more surprising,... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin-built "ASTRA 1L" satellite ready to launch
Newtown, USA - The 15th A2100 series spacecraft designed for SES
The "ASTRA 1L" broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company, is ready for launch aboard an "Ariane 5-ECA" launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. "ASTRA-1L"... more
AerospaceTwo important acquisition announced by L-3 Communications
Washington, USA - In UAV and satellite communication fields
Double success for L-3 Communications, that, together with the acquisition of Geneva Aerospace, yesterday announced the acquisition of Global Communications Solutions, gaining the control on two important... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh flight. The lau... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch for "AIM" spacecraft
Washington, USA - The mission will last two years
Yesterday, the Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)'s "AIM" spacecraft was successfully launched on board of the "Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL" rocket, from the Air Force base in Vandenberg.... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
Yesterday, India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh fli... more
AerospaceThree-dimensional Sun
Washington, USA - Images published by NASA
Visiting the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Website, anyone can take a look at fantastic 3D Sun images, transmitted by the two probes involved in the “STEREO” (Solar Terrestrial Rel... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica on board the Italian Space Agency mission "AGILE"
Rome, Italy - The satellite launched today from the Indian base of Shriharikota
Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, leader in Italy in the Space exploration technologies announces its participation to the mission "AGILE" of the Italian Space Agency ASI. "AGILE" principal... more
AerospaceCharles Simonyi is back
Astana, Kazakhstan - "I crossed my fingers all the way, and I am very happy now"
Last Saturday, Charles Simonyi left the International Space Station (ISS) and landed in Kazakhstan as expected. After a two-week stay and a three-hour return journey (see AVIONEWS), the Microsoft's... more
AerospaceUnion of Italian Provinces for the development of the aerospace sector
Brussels, Belgium - Illustrated a plan to the European Parliament
Recently, the European Parliament headquarters located in Brussels hosted the presentation of a plane promoted by 16 Italian provinces, among which Turin, Milan, Rome, Caserta. This plan sets coordinating... more
AerospaceSimonyi forced to a prolonged stay on ISS
Washington, Usa - Without further expenses
Charles Simonyi, top manager of Microsoft last week launched on board of the space shuttle "Soyuz" (see AVIONEWS), will stay on the International Space Station (ISS) a day more than expected. The prolonged... more
AerospaceThe astronaut Sunita Williams ready to break the US record for continuous time in space
Washington, USA - Due to the delayed launch of the shuttle “Atlantis”
The announced delay of the shuttle “Atlantis” launch (see also AVIONEWS) will cause a very prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for the astronaut Sunita Williams, who reached the spa... more
AerospaceDelayed until next June 8th the launch of "Atlantis"
Washington , USA - Announcement by NASA
The NASA committee responsible for the Sts-117 mission decided to schedule the launch of Atlantis on next June 8th, after the delay due to the tank fault (see AVIONEWS). The decision was made after... more
AerospaceBill Gates the next to reach the International Space Station
Washington , USA - As reported by the cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin
Today, during a video link-up from the International Space Station (ISS), the cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, launched on board of the shuttle "Soyuz" (see AVIONEWS), affirmed that the next famous tourist... more
AerospaceLaunched the shuttle "Soyuz"
Washington, USA - Charles Simonyi on the International Space Station
At the beginning of this week, Charles Simonyi reached the International Space Station (ISS) on board of the shuttle "Soyuz", accompanied by the two cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov (see AVIONEWS). The... more
AerospaceNew delays in the launch of "Atlantis"
Cape Canaveral , USA - Announced by NASA
NASA has announced a new delay in the launch of shuttle "Atlantis", that, instead of next May, will probably take place on June. The reason of this new inconvenience, that is not the first (see AVIONEWS),... more
AerospaceTelespazio signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Molise Region
Campobasso, Italy - For the development of a technology programme entitled "GEODATABASE"
On Friday April 6th, in Campobasso, the Molise Region and Telespazio signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a technology programme entitled "GEODATABASE: Europe’s first cluster of c... more
AerospaceTelespazio: presented in Torino the Satellite Adaptor Project for emergency communications
Torino, Italy - The first European solution at the service of the Civil Protection Agencies
The European Space Agency, Telespazio, the Italian Civil Protection and the Piedmont Region Authority presented in Torino the Satellite Adopter project: a satellite system for emergency communications.... more
Aerospace"Nodo 2" baptized
Washington , USA - Choosen the name of the module that will fly to the International Space Station
"Nodo 2", the NASA module that will take part to the next Autumn launch to the International Space Station (ISS) as set by mission STS 120, (see AVIONEWS), has been finally baptized. In fact, a competition... more
AerospaceGiugiaro will design the Space Shuttle STS 120" logo
Rome, Italy - In cooperation with Italian Space Agency
The famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, in cooperation with Italian Space Agency (ASI), will be the creator of the logo representing the "Space Shuttle STS 120" mission, part of the "Space Shuttle... more
Aerospace"Mars Odyssey" mission status
Washington, USA - Backup had stopped working
Engineers for NASA's "Mars Odyssey" mission are examining data from the orbiter to determine whether onboard backup systems never used by the 6-year-old spacecraft could still be available if needed. "Odyssey"... more
AerospaceAn EU ultimatum for "Galileo program" enterprises
Brussels, Belgium - Due to intolerable delays
Yesterday, the EU gave the enterprises involved in the "Galileo program" (Alenia Spazio, Alcatel, Astrium Germany, Astrium UK, Galileo Systemas y Servicios) a real ultimatum. This decision was caused by... more
Aerospace"50 years of Europe" (2): the astronauts on stage in Rome
Rome, Italy - On March 26th at the halls of "La Sapienza" University
Programme - 6:00-6:20 pm - Institutional opening addresses - Umberto Guidoni, European Member of Parliament; - Renato Guarini, Dean of "La Sapienza" University; - Piervirgilio Dastoli, Director... more
AerospaceNo gravity classroom in Florida
Orlando, USA - An incredible opportunity for US students
The State of Florida has announced it is going to organise no gravity classroom for Florida students inside a modified 727 plane by Zero G company. The original initiative is expected to be repeated... more
AerospaceBillionaire extravagances on the International Space Station
Washington , USA - Charles Simonyi asks for nouvelle cousine
Charles Simonyi, one of the key man of Microsoft, next April 7t will leave on board of the "Soyuz" shuttle to the International Space Station (ISS), sent by Space Adventures Ltd (see AVIONEWS). The... more
Aerospace"La Sapienza" hosts the 2° conference on the airspace project "ESMO"
Rome, Italy - Great contribution by the Italian university
Today, from 9:00, the "A. Ruberti" room of the University of Rome "La Sapienza"'s Engineering division, via Eudossiana 18, will host the 2° conference on the airspace project "ESMO" (European Student... more
AerospacePaolo Nespoli: the 5th Italian man going to ISS
Rome, Italy - The take off is for the next Autumn
Today, Paolo Nespoli told to the press his far memories. He is now 50 years old and his origin his in Milan. He always has the passion for flight, diving and computers and for the last seven years he waits... more
AerospaceBoeing announces the launch of "Orbital Express"
Cape Canaveral , USA - The mission will last three months
Boeing has announced the launch from Cape Canaveral of "Orbital Express", satellite part of the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) program that will be tested for three months in order to... more
AerospaceThe first satellite designed by an Argentine school speaks three languages
Buenos Aires , Argentina - On 145.825 MHz frequency
It has been launched by the space center "Satish Dawan" of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) the first Argentine satellite developed by a local school, specifically the Argentina School of Engineering... more
AerospaceCIRA (Italian Centre for Aerospace Research) announces other three tests for the USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle)
Cagliari, Italy - Next test expected within the year
After the good results of last February 24th (see AVIONEWS), the Italian Centre for Aerospace Research (CIRA) has announced other three tests aimed to support and optimize the performance already shown... more
AerospaceSpace: South Korean cosmonauts begin the training program
Moscow, Russia - In 2008 they will reach the International Space Station
Two representatives of South Korea started in the city of Estelar, near Moscow, the training program to realize in April 2008 the voyage to International Space Station (ISS). The future cosmonauts have... more
AerospaceNew Guyana Space Centre: Vega launcher operative within the year
Rome, Italy - Great cooperation by Italy
After the enthusiasm generated by the start of the new Guyana Space Centre construction (see AVIONEWS), the new step is the first use of "Vega" launcher, expected within the year. The "Vega" launcher... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian and Finnish scientists discover another galaxy
Rome, Italy - Far off 11 billion of light-years from the Earth
Italian and Finnish scientists of ESO - European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere situated in the Chilean Andes, discovered a new galaxy lies to 11 billion of light-years... more
AerospaceYoung at 70: the first spacewoman is ready to fly to Mars
Moscow, Russia - Valentina Tereshkova says in an interview to be ready for an one-way launch
Valentina Tereshkova, the first spacewoman, 70 yesterday, has released an interview during which she has affirmed to be ready to fly to Mars, even in an one-way trip. The woman flew on board of a "Vostok... more
AerospaceTelespazio takes part at "Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2007"
Munich, Germany - From 6 to 8 March 2007
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Alcatel company, participates at the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2007 that will take place in Munich from 6 to 8 March 2007. The Conference, to which government, industry... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion space capsule will keep earthbound until early 2015
Washington, USA - For a Congress disposition
NASA administrator Mike Griffin informed last week a US Senate panel that development of the Orion crew spacecraft and the Ares launch vehicle, expected to replace the space agency's aging three-shuttle... more
AerospaceZero-gravity experience for Steven Hawking
Rome, Italy - The famous astrophysicist on board of a "G-Force One" plane to defeat gravity
The famous scientist Steven Hawking, 65 last January 7th, confined to a wheelchair by a degenerative disease diagnosed when he was 21, has announced in an interview released to the British journal “The T... more
AerospaceGreen light for the building of the spaceport where Soyuz will be launched
Kourou, French Guyana - Space shuttle operative within 2008
Arianespace has announced the actual building of ELS, new spaceport located in French Guyana, 13 km North-West of the Ariane launch site, expected to be operative within 2008. The base, that will be... more
AerospaceNASA: postponed the mission of the Shuttle Atlantis
Washington , USA - Damaged the external fuel tank
NASA has postponed next month’s space shuttle launching because of thousands of dings and gouges from a hailstorm, mission managers announced yesterday. The hailstorm, which caught the shuttle at t... more
AerospaceCIRA: the USV, the first Italian aerospace craft, has been launched last Saturday in the morning
Capua, Italy - The launch has happened at 8:30am from Tortolì's airport, in Sardinia
"The first mission by USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle), the first Italian aerospace aircraft without pilot, has performed with success last Saturday in the morning. It has projected, as sophisticated research... more
AerospaceUSA: under examination the realization of an agency for the space espionage
Washington, USA - It should be about a section of US National Intelligence Director
In the outline of law on the Intelligence's financing 2007, under examination to Senate, is emerged a new bill, according to which USA are studying the possibility to realize a new intelligence structure,... more
AerospaceArianespace put in orbit AMC-21 satellite
Paris, France - An agreement reached with Ses Americon
Arianespace announced to have reached an agreement with Ses Americom for the put in orbit of AMC-21 satellite. The launch will take place in 2008 from the French Guyana with the engagement of Ariane... more
AerospaceTelespazio takes part to "Satellite 2007"
Washington, USA - Inaugurated yesterday in Washington
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Alcatel company, is to take part in Satellite 2007, the space services industry conference and exhibition that will be held at the Washington Convention Center from 19 to 22... more
AerospaceCosmos: will be possible the life on Mars?
Houston, USA - Thanks to the NASA's photos. Soon this one will be proved
New images of Mars from a camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show alternating layers of dark- and light-toned rock in a giant rift valley. The geological features could be probed for... more
AerospaceThe first Japanese will fly on the ISS next Autumn
Tokyo, Giappone - The mission will last three months
Two day ago, journalistic source of Tokyo, announced Kiochi Wakata will be the first Japanese cosmonaut to realize a lasting mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The main duty of cosmonaut,... more