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NASA Investigates Proton Radiation Effects on Cells.
A team of researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., has found radiation from protons could further enhance a process that occurs during tumor progression. This information may help lead to better methods to protect astronauts from the harmful effects of radiation in space,…
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SCAC delivers its tenth production SSJ100 aircraft.
JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” (SCAC) delivered its tenth production Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) MSN 95017, the ninth to enter into service with Aeroflot. On completion of Technical acceptance procedure, SCAC and Aeroflot signed the Act of Delivery & Acceptance for this aircraft at Ulyanovsk on July 28, 2012. The aircraft received the name after the outstanding Soviet pilot Vasily Borisov and…
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GULFSTREAM DELIVERS 600th PLANEVIEW COCKPIT.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently delivered the 600th Gulfstream business jet aircraft equipped with the innovative PlaneView™ cockpit, achieving the milestone just nine years after the flight deck was first delivered. Additionally, the company has installed more than 250 synthetic vision systems and enhanced navigation systems. The deliveries solidify the manufacturer’s technological leadership position…
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Call for Media: Mars Express supports NASA’s Curiosity landing.
On 6 August, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) is set to deliver the Curiosity rover onto the Red Planet’s surface. The landing in Gale Crater will mark the start of an ambitious exploration programme studying Mars’ habitability, climate and geology and collecting data for a future human mission to Mars. During…
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2012 NASA Advanced Technology Concepts Selected For Study.
NASA’s Space Technology Program is turning science fiction into science fact. The program has selected 28 proposals for study under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program. Eighteen of these advanced concept proposals were categorized as Phase I and 10 as Phase II. They were selected based on their potential to transform future…
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Embraer Reinforces its Customer Support and Service Capabilities for Africa.
Embraer is reinforcing its Commercial Aviation customer support network in Africa, with the appointment of Airlink as its new Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for the ERJ 145 family. The agreement also includes the establishment of an Embraer local spare parts distribution center in Johannesburg, serving ERJ 145 family customers in the region.…
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Strategic Action Plan to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urge Ministers attending the African Ministerial Meeting on Aviation Safety being held in Abuja, Nigeria to endorse and adopt the Africa Strategic Improvement Action Plan. The plan will enhance safety by addressing deficiencies and strengthening regulatory oversight in the region…
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Commercial Space Flight Lifting Off.
The opportunity to travel into space may be here sooner than many people thought according to a study the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Space Florida released today. Based on a market forecast for reusable suborbital rockets, more than 10,000 commercial opportunities may be available in the next decade for a person to…
