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The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) welcomed the decision on March 19th by European Heads of State on the EU Economic Recovery Package (EERP), wherein 1.020B euros has been allocated to promote access to broadband, reflecting the Commission’s desire to give coverage to all 500 million European citizens.
Read MoreAn Iranian space research expert has announced on state television that Iran's first satellite has successfully completed its scientific mission after more than a month in orbit.
Read MoreWhile South Africa's research into space technology and travel was uncoordinated in the past, the South African National Space Policy, launched Friday, will give direction to the country's space agenda.
Read MoreInformation has been provided from a Chinese space expert that China's Long March 5 large-thrust carrier rocket, currently under development and scheduled to be put into service in 2014, uses less fuel for the same load than any other rocket in the world except Boeing's Delta 4 Heavy.
Read MoreAccording to Chinese news reports, the aerospace industry is expected to become the new growth engine of Shenzhen's economy with the establishment of a satellite manufacturing company. It was reported previously that the state-owned company will gradually move its core business of space manufacturing and aerospace technology applications to Shenzhen.
Read MoreThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) last Thursday castigated South Korea's concerns over its impending satellite launch.
Read More"The budget proposal for NASA represents a disappointingly small step in the right direction. It is far from what is needed if the U.S. is to stimulate the economy, create more high-tech jobs and hold on to its eroding leadership position in space," said Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham. "
Read MoreIran has initiated a 12-year project to send an astronaut into space, mere days after conducting its first domestic satellite launch.
Read MoreRoscosmos, the Russian Federal Space Agency, is going to propose to the government the construction of a low-orbit space station to support future exploration of the Moon and Mars, an agency official said Thursday.
Read MoreWith the world watching in the wake of Israel's recent war against Hamas, Israel's upcoming elections take on added importance for the region and the world.
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