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by bharats
11 Dec 2016 20:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
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Malaysia eyes Google Lunar XPrize by A kil Yunus Thestar.com December 11, 2016 http://www.thestar.com.my/~/media/online/2016/12/11/03/34/ray_9069.ashx/?w=620&h=413&crop=1&hash=97887551EE4557776F8BED20BFBF6205F08B4890 Mohd Izmir Yamin, Team Leader Independence-X Malaysia PETALING JAYA: A...
by bharats
10 Dec 2016 00:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
Views: 87708

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This Is NASA's Plan For Humanity's Return to the Moon, and Beyond by Anatoly Zak Popularmechanics.com December 8, 2016 A decades-long plan that could end with humans finally reaching the Red Planet. http://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/16/49/1481209542-orion-station-module.jpg NASA's Orion station module. Cr...
by bharats
09 Dec 2016 08:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Moon Mission Ahead! Private Rovers to Visit Apollo 17 Landing Site By Alixandra Caole Vila Natureworldnews.com December 08, 2016 http://images.natureworldnews.com/data/thumbs/full/37982/720/0/0/0/buzz-aldrin-poses-next-to-the-u-s-flag-on-moon.jpg Private companies are competing to send their rovers...
by bharats
08 Dec 2016 21:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Views: 87708

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One Giant Leap for India: TeamIndus Aims to Land Rover on the Moon by Sunita Sohrabji, India-West December 8, 2016 http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/indiawest.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/e0/5e0224ac-bcc5-11e6-af2b-cb3c18c2b8df/5848821380eb9.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C611 TeamIndu...
by bharats
07 Dec 2016 21:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Why Even Space Startups Do Sales First, Tech Later by Harry Red Huffingtonpost.com December 06, 2016 http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-12-05-1480975551-7238572-oriontakeoff-thumb.jpg Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls Given a brand new idea, entrepreneurs tend to wonder: how do I build this thing? What ...
by bharats
06 Dec 2016 21:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Galactic gold rush: the tech companies aiming to make space mining a reality by Dan Tynan Theguardian.com December 6, 2016 Asteroids and the moon contain vast quantities of natural resources, including water, that could be worth billions and fuel a new phase of space exploration https://i.guim.co.u...
by bharats
05 Dec 2016 22:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Book A Holiday On The Moon For $10,000: Moon Express Founder Says Lunar Flights Possible By 2026 by Allan Adamson Tech Times December 4, 2016 http://images.techtimes.com/data/images/full/282711/moon.jpg The moon could be the target destination of romantic couples ten years from now. Moon Express fo...
by bharats
04 Dec 2016 16:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1564208

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GSLV engine tested at Mahendragiri by The Hindu December 4, 2016 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the test of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III’s indigenous cryogenic CE-20 engine at ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri in the district on Satu...
by bharats
03 Dec 2016 23:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1564208

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^ Excellent news. Whoa,will this ever be a breakthrough, if it is successful. It should also silence those sour-pusses on various fora, who keep saying that ISRO hasn't really done anything new or made a dramatic leap in years, despite the Moon, Mars, SRE-1,and various other achievements. GSLV Mark...
by bharats
03 Dec 2016 20:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1564208

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GSLV-Mk III next for Isro to be launched in January by A Ragu Raman Deccan Chronicle November 30, 2016 http://images.deccanchronicle.com/dc-Cover-7evb8trtb90k9an59r1i0ll346-20161130061921.Medi.jpeg The 43.43-metre tall vehicle has the liquid and cryogenic stage and two S200 solid rocket boosters Ch...
by bharats
03 Dec 2016 16:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
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Why Does The Earth Pull On One Side Of The Moon More? Is The Moon Lopsided? by Jillian Scudder Forbes.com November 20, 2016 Why does the Earth pull on one side of the Moon more than the other side? Is it because the mass of the Moon is not even, and one side has more mass than the other? http://spe...
by bharats
03 Dec 2016 10:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Views: 87708

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Indian X Prize team secures launch contract with ISRO by Jeff Foust Spacenews December 2, 2016 http://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pslv-june2016-879x485.jpg An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) lifts off in June. TeamIndus has purchased a PSLV launch in late 2017 for its Goog...
by bharats
02 Dec 2016 22:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
Views: 87708

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Russia develops hi-tech humanoid robot to colonise the Moon for plan to build lunar base by 2031 by Anthony Bond & Jessica Haworth Mirror.co.uk December 2, 2016 The ambitious plans would also see cosmonauts being sent to the moon on a new spacecraft called Federation. This is the humanoid robot...
by bharats
01 Dec 2016 23:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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A big step to boost India’s space program, a startup aims to hoist Indian flag on Moon on 2018 Republic Day by Financialexpress.com December 1, 2016 Taking a major step towards boosting India's space program, a startup is working to be the country's first to send a robot to the moon to erect nation...
by bharats
01 Dec 2016 22:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
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The Moon’s magma ocean was wetter than we thought by John Timmer Arstechnica.com November 30, 2016 A water-free magma ocean would produce a very different Moon from Earth’s. https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-29-at-8.10.29-PM.png Credit: NASA Early in our Sol...
by bharats
01 Dec 2016 22:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
Views: 87708

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Private moon mission plans to revisit Apollo 17 landing site by Jacob Aron Newscientist.com November 29, 2016 https://d1o50x50snmhul.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/29200027/as17-147-22527-800x533.jpg How’s it holding up? Credit: NASA A planned private mission to the moon could revisit th...
by bharats
01 Dec 2016 22:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Team Indus Signs Launch Contract with ISRO by Sidharth Shekhar PCQuest.com December 1, 2016 http://www.pcquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TeamIndus-leadership-team-at-the-ISRO-launch-contract-press-briefing_Resize.jpg Team Indus, a space technology enterprise, has signed a commercial launch con...
by bharats
01 Dec 2016 22:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 241
Views: 87708

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German X Prize team announces launch contract by Jeff Foust Spacenews.com November 29, 2016 http://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ptscientists-rover.jpg An illustration of the Audi Lunar Quattro rover that PT Scientists plans to send to the moon to win the Google Lunar X Prize. Credit: PT...
by bharats
29 Nov 2016 22:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Himachal scientist to unravel Moon mysteries by Sanjeev Kumar Thestatesman.com November 29, 2016 http://images.thestatesman.com/uploads/images/2016/11/29/926x502_1480381385-m.jpg It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on it...
by bharats
28 Nov 2016 21:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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What is the projected date of this mission? Really nice interview with Mr Narayan Team Indus has to launch their moon craft max by Q4 2017. And to remain in Google's Lunar XPRIZE competition a verifiable launch contract is needed by Q4 2016. Rahul Narayan says he is in a final state of contract wit...
by bharats
27 Nov 2016 08:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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'We're Aiming For The Space': Walk The Talk With TeamIndus' Rahul Narayan by NDTV Novemebr 25, 2016 "We are aiming for the space, the stars and the planets hence the designations," remarks Rahul Narayan with a smirk on being questioned why the TeamIndus' members were designated after char...
by bharats
27 Nov 2016 08:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
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MOM has completed a revolution around Mars, ISRO scientist says by TNN November 26, 2016 Aurangabad: Stating that country's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also called Mangalyaan, has completed one revolution around the Red Planet, Ritu Karidhal, deputy operation director of Bengaluru-based MOM ISRO Sa...
by bharats
27 Nov 2016 08:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1564208

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ISRO in global competition to cut cost of satellite launch by Laxmi Prasanna TNN November 20, 2016 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: When space faring nations are focused on innovative cost-effective launches, ISRO with its commercial arm, Antrix Corporation is set on its challenge of developing low-cost reliabl...
by bharats
26 Nov 2016 19:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Bullish investors back Team Indus moon shot by Madhumathi D.S TheHindu November 26, 2016 Three big stock market players pick up stake in Rs. 450 crore private spacecraft venture Three major investors in the stock market - Rakesh Jhunjhunwla, Ashish Kacholia and R.K.Damani - have picked up a stake i...
by bharats
25 Nov 2016 21:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Lawyer to India’s first private moon mission talks space, launch contracts & Manfred Lachs by Kian Ganz Legallyindia Novemebr 24, 2016 The law firm TRA has been getting its hands dirty with new technologies http://www.legallyindia.com/images/micro/anirudh_570X570_n1_ext.jpg Indian rocket lawyer...
by bharats
24 Nov 2016 20:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Honour for software writer on Apollo moon mission by BBC News November 23, 2016 http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/12427/production/_92619747_margaret_hamilton_in_action2.jpg Margaret Hamilton was a lead software developer for Nasa's Apollo Moon missions in the 1960s An 80-year-old woman ...
by bharats
23 Nov 2016 19:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Trump to Cut NASA's Climate Change Budget, Shift Focus to the Moon by Jessica F Natureworldnews.com November 22, 2016 http://images.natureworldnews.com/data/thumbs/full/36808/720/0/0/0/donald-trump-holds-weekend-meetings-in-bedminster-nj.jpg President-elect Donald Trump will reported slash NASA's c...
by bharats
22 Nov 2016 20:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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How India’s TeamIndus Plans to Put a Rover on the Moon Next Year by Vasudevan Mukunth Thewire.in November 22,2016 TeamIndus was founded in 2010 to become the first private entity from India to put a rover on the moon by 2017. How is it faring? http://i0.wp.com/thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/...
by bharats
19 Nov 2016 10:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Forget Mars. Let’s Go Back to the Moon. by Alex Shephard The New Republic November 18, 2016 https://images.newrepublic.com/47af8271319f0d8bd4389f80e9934664a0b3c7ef.jpeg?w=1000&q=65&dpi=1&fm=pjpg&fit=crop&crop=faces&h=667 NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty Images NASA wants to send humans...
by bharats
18 Nov 2016 08:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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The future of moon mining by Matt Williams Universe Today November 17, 2016 http://cdn.phys.org/newman/csz/news/800/2016/1-thefutureofm.jpg Building a lunar base might be easier if astronauts could harvest local materials for the construction, and life support in general. Credit: NASA/Pat Rawlings ...
by bharats
16 Nov 2016 20:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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First Russian to land on Moon in 2031 — space corporation by Tass.com November 15, 2016 The year 2026 will see an unmanned flight around the Moon https://phototass1.cdnvideo.ru/width/744_b12f2926/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20161115/1152540.jpg © AP Photo/Amr Nabil MOSCOW, November 15. /TASS/. Russia’s ro...
by bharats
11 Nov 2016 21:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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China’s Super-Rocket Could Land Astronauts on the Moon By Jamie Ayque Natureworldnews.com November 11, 2016 http://images.natureworldnews.com/data/thumbs/full/35932/720/0/0/0/china-launches-its-first-space-laboratory-module-tiangong-1.jpg China’s Long March-5 rocket has recently made its maiden voy...
by bharats
10 Nov 2016 19:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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This Indian team plans to be the first private company to land on the moon by Emily Calandrelli Techcrunch.com November 10, 2016 https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/team-indus-main.jpg?w=738 TeamIndus, a private company located in Bangalore, India, is the one and only Indian entran...
by bharats
08 Nov 2016 08:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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ISRO starts landing tests for Chandrayaan-2 mission by Madhumathi D S The Hindu November 6, 2016 Simulated lunar craters created in Chitradurga to plan lander’s descent The Indian Space Research Organsiation started a series of ground and aerial tests linked to the critical Moon landing of Chandray...
by bharats
06 Nov 2016 17:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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China to upgrade geological probe on moon, Mars People's Daily Online October 9, 2016 China has resolved to advance its geological research in Earth's polar regions, the moon, Mars and other planets. http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20161009/00016c42b4161963ddd003.jpg China unveiled ...
by bharats
05 Nov 2016 22:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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What rocks is the Moon made from? by Mihai Andrei Zmescience.com October 20, 2016 http://cdn.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/72dpi-1024x810.jpg The geology of the South side of the Moon. Image via USGS The Moon has quite an interesting geology, one which we’ll examine in detail below. But...
by bharats
05 Nov 2016 08:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Europe wants a happy little village on the Moon. The USA may go along. Recent comments from Republican and Democratic officials favor a lunar return. by Eric Berger Arstechnica.com November 3, 2016 https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Lunar_base_made_with_3D_printing-1440x860.jpg ...
by bharats
04 Nov 2016 08:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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An international outpost near the Moon gets closer to reality by Anatoly Zak Planetary.ory blogs Novemebr 03,2016 International Space Station (ISS) project partners are inching ever closer toward an agreement to begin the development of a new human outpost in the vicinity of the Moon. If successful...
by bharats
03 Nov 2016 20:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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NASA Turning To Private Companies, Science Community For Small Payloads To Be Sent To The Moon by Kalyan Kumar Techtimes.com November 3, 2016 http://images.techtimes.com/data/images/full/278695/moon-exploration.jpg The flag of the United States stands alone on the surface of the moon marking the 30...
by bharats
02 Nov 2016 22:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Google Lunar XPRIZE and Space 2.0 Discussion
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Team Indus gets slot on PSLV rocket for its journey to moon by Alnoor Peermohamed & Raghu Krishnan Business-standard.com November 02, 2016 http://teamindus.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/teamindus-logo-2x.png Team Indus, the Bengaluru space startup that is aiming to send a lander and rover to th...