Science & Environment | Space cone to acquire expert data

BBC News by Jonathan Amos | Jul. 21, 2009 (News Report)

Europe continues to develop the technologies needed to bring spacecraft safely back to the Earth's surface.

The European Space Agency has signed the contract with industry that will lead to the production of a cone-shaped demonstration vehicle known as EXPERT. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Nuclear Weapons, Europe, Russia, Defense Industry, Technology, Science
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Posted by: Posted by Glenn LaBauve - Jul 21, 2009 - 1:51 PM PDT
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Edited by: Glenn LaBauve - Jul 21, 2009 - 1:51 PM PDT

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 by Glenn LaBauve - Jul. 21, 2009

A clear concise explaination of the next generation RV test vehicle by ESA.

The Russians are taking advantage of joint operating technoloy with the EU nations. There are 4 nations with retiring IC/SLBMs, Russia has found a way to sell hers. Because of DoD concerns, the US has been reluctant to for joint operations.

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