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Space year crisis-freeRussia's space industry is ending the year without mishaps. Although old headaches and problems are still there, things have not changed for the worse, and that is quite an achievement in our troubled times.
Source : Topix.net | 01-Jan-2009 09:12
From a hinterland, Homong forge a home
Ly Dao Ly gazed at the jungle beyond his groves of tropical fruit trees, rambutan and cupuacu, on a recent afternoon.
Source : Topix.net | 30-Dec-2008 09:11
'Free to be Hmong' in South American outpost
Ly Dao Ly gazed at the jungle beyond his groves of tropical fruit trees on a recent afternoon.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Dec-2008 08:58
Hollywood tale of convict caught between devil and deep blue sea was flight of fancy
As the sea lapped around the palm-fringed shores of Devil's Island, the former dreaded French prison colony, we noticed that something was missing the cliffs.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Dec-2008 08:40
Russia sending second batch of equipment for Soyuz Kourou project
The second batch of Russian equipment is being dispatched to French Guiana for building the Soyuz launch pad at the Kourou spaceport.
Source : Topix.net | 24-Dec-2008 08:35
ISRO-EADS Astrium built communication satellite launched
BANGALORE: The-state-of-the-art communication satellite, W2M, built by the ISRO on a commercial basis in partnership with EADS-Astrium of Europe, was successfully launched early Sunday by the European Ariane-5 ...
Source : Topix.net | 21-Dec-2008 13:18
An Ariane rocket was successfully launched Saturday from the Kourou space center in French Guiana.
An Ariane rocket was successfully launched Saturday from the Kourou space center in French Guiana, sending two communication satellites into orbit.
Source : Topix.net | 21-Dec-2008 08:00
Ariane lifts-off with Indian-built satellite
An Ariane 5 rocket carrying Indian-built European satellite W2M was launched early Sunday from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, South America, a TV channel reported.
Source : Topix.net | 21-Dec-2008 03:35
Reaching for space from French jungle
It's difficult to avoid describing the scene this morning without thinking of cliches from James Bond films.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Dec-2008 14:05
Hot Bird(TM) 9 and W2M on Track for Launch on December a
The HOT BIRD 9 and W2M satellites of Eutelsat Communications are on track for launch on 20 December on an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana.
Source : Topix.net | 18-Dec-2008 17:08
15 December 2008 - Apache Cayenne 3.0M5 Now Available
Milestone 5 marks another set of major achievements for the Apache Cayenne ORM library.
Source : Topix.net | 16-Dec-2008 16:58
Arianespace Leads in the Commercial Space Launch Industry
Not so long ago, French Guiana was etched into the public imagination as a depraved prison colony by books with titles like "Horrors of Cayenne," "Hell Beyond the Seas" and, of course, "Papillon," Henri ...
Source : Topix.net | 14-Dec-2008 16:45
M 4.9, northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others.
Source : Topix.net | 08-Dec-2008 07:09
U.S. broadband Internet satellite scheduled for launch in 2011
A California satellite technology provider has signed a deal to put a planned broadband Internet satellite into orbit above the U.S. in the first half of 2011.
Source : Topix.net | 06-Dec-2008 07:00
French Guiana: The Unheard Blackout
For more than a week now, French Guiana has been in turmoil. The population is protesting against the skyrocketing price of gas by blocking roads, closing schools, and businesses.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 20:57
Protesters in Guiana block roads over fuel prices
Like the illusion of Wall Street, with its vast and powerful investment banks, now shuttered, China too is an illusion perpetuated by the Globalists that gave us the 15,000 mile Caesar salad, poisoned cat food ...
Source : Topix.net | 30-Nov-2008 10:39
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Republiek Suriname Form of government multiparty republic with one legislative house Head of state and government President Capital Paramaribo Official language Dutch Official religion none Monetary unit ...
Source : Topix.net | 27-Nov-2008 04:02
Can we replant the planet's rainforests?
Toothman, Jessika. "Can we replant the planet's rainforests?." 23 June 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.
Source : Topix.net | 24-Nov-2008 22:06
Guyana: $40 million bridge will link 4 countries
Officials in Guyana say they will soon unveil a $40 million bridge meant to boost trade and tourism as it connects the South American country to Venezuela.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 22:02
Miners in Guyana, Suriname warned of mercury poisoning, pollution
The environmental group has sent 10 gold and diamond miners to French Guiana to learn to protect themselves and avoid contaminating rivers.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Nov-2008 21:36
Planck Satellite Mission Set to Explore Cosmic Secrets
In a fitting irony, the static that once bothered scientists trying to tune in to the universe has turned out to be an incredibly rich source of information about it.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Nov-2008 07:07
ESA's Zefiro success points way to Vega 2009 first flight
On 23 October the European Launch Vehicle Vega rocket's third-stage motor Zefiro 9-A completed its penultimate 120s firing test in Sardinia.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Oct-2008 16:14
Old Schoolhouse Players stage - My T.....
"My Three Angels" is now running at the Old Schoolhouse Players in Hickory. With a stellar cast, it is a "laugh-a-minute" performance.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Oct-2008 13:38
Nazis hoped to found empire in Amazonian rainforest
Nazis travelled into the Amazon rainforest to scout suitable sites for a South American colony, according to a new book.
Source : Topix.net | 24-Oct-2008 14:25
Work finished on mounting launch system with involvement of Russian specialists at cosmodrome Kuru
According to him, the technical position that is called controlling and testing equipment of the control system is ready.
Source : Topix.net | 21-Oct-2008 14:39
French Guiana devil and the deep blue sea
Once an infamous penal colony, Devil's Island in French Guiana is now a tourist attraction, says Nigel Tisdall.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Oct-2008 06:34
VIDEO: Soyuz rocket in French Guiana animation
I just recently ripped the DVD and converted it into a format our hosting software could use And below is my own mobile phone quality video I took while I was at the launch pad construction site in 2007 0 ...
Source : Topix.net | 17-Oct-2008 06:16
Jules Verne Completes Successful Re-Entry
Europe's first Automated Transfer Vehicle Jules Verne successfully completed its six-month ISS logistics mission today with its controlled destructive re-entry over a completely uninhabited area of the South ...
Source : Topix.net | 29-Sep-2008 20:06
South American travel quiz
Test yourself ... can you beat our South American quiz master? Photograph: Courtesy of the US Geological Survey/Corbis 1. What South American city has the biggest population? 2. Which of these cities has never ...
Source : Topix.net | 19-Sep-2008 16:30
Air Caraibes order launches Rolls-Royce Trent XWB in France and - 1000 XWB in Europe
Rolls-Royce has received its first order for Trent XWB engines from a France-based carrier, with the Air Caraibes order for three Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft.
Source : Topix.net | 15-Sep-2008 22:29
Montsinery/TDF French Guiana active for special DRM transmission
Welcome to the Shortwave Central blog. Here you will find broadcast, pirate, and clandestine information including loggings, QSLs tips, and last-minute news.
Source : Topix.net | 09-Sep-2008 22:03
Rosetta homes in on rare asteroid
Universe Thursday, September 04, 2008 Rosetta homes in on rare asteroid A UK-backed space probe will visit a peculiar potato-shaped world tomorrow night to find out clues about how planets formed.
Source : Topix.net | 04-Sep-2008 19:52
What makes Europe, well, Europe?
But the problem with that criticism is there is, in fact, no commonly-agreed definition of "European" to confirm it.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 01:24
QSL Report Central - the best from the vault
Monday, August 25, 2008 QSL Report Central - the best from the vault I've reopened the vault for another edition of QSL Report Central - the best of QSL Report and contributions cut for space constraints.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Aug-2008 01:12
Orbital Successfully Launches AMC-21 Satellite
Orbital successfully launched its AMC-21 communications satellite on August 14. The AMC-21 satellite, based on the company's STAR -2 platform, was launched in initial orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket from the ...
Source : Topix.net | 24-Aug-2008 00:52
Mitsubishi successfully launches satellite
The first communications satellite made completely in Japan for commercial use was successfully launched into orbit Friday, Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Aug-2008 00:45
Europe's Mars rover
A preliminary design for the rover on show at the ILA 2006 aeronautics exhibition in Berlin.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Aug-2008 00:42
Japan, US hail successful Ariane launch
By Magali Filou Kourou, French Guiana - A heavy-lift Ariane-5 rocket blasted off from French Guiana on Thursday putting into orbit satellites for Japan's Space Communications Corporation and United States ...
Source : Topix.net | 18-Aug-2008 00:36
Japanese satellite rides skyward
The first wholly home-designed and built telecommunications satellite for Japan has gone safely into orbit.
Source : Topix.net | 16-Aug-2008 00:34
Auditions for DLT production upcoming
The 2008-2009 season at Dalton Little Theatre will open with George Davies directing "My Three Angels" by Samuel Speweck.
Source : Topix.net | 07-Aug-2008 22:10
Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island
Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island is an action packed modern first-person shooter that immerses players in extreme action as they try to save the region of French Guiana after a terrorist group apprehends an ...
Source : Topix.net | 31-Jul-2008 17:20
The ship with equipment for the launch vehicle "Soyuz" arrived in French Guyana
On board of the ship 'Flinterland' are 161 containers, informs RIA Samara. 'In the vessel is almost half of Russian ground equipment' - told the Frederick Muno.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Jul-2008 17:08
Cost in space
Courtesy of the invaluable Open Europe daily press digest, we learn from Le Figaro that the "colleagues" have been plotting their next moves in developing a fully-fledged space policy, with a decision to ...
Source : Topix.net | 28-Jul-2008 15:34
Soyuz-ST to be launched from French Guiana in 1st half of 2009. © .
The first Soyuz-ST carrier rocket will be launched from French Guiana in the first half of 2009, the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos said on Wednesday, citing the French satellite launch firm Arianespace CEO.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Jul-2008 15:18
Russia to start assembly works at future Soyuz Kourou launch pad in mid-Aug.
Assembly works on the prospective Soyuz launch pad at the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana will begin in the middle of August, First Deputy Director General of the General Machine Building Design Bureau ...
Source : Topix.net | 25-Jul-2008 18:36
Paramaribo, Suriname: Tropical paradise
Nigel Tisdall visits Paramaribo in Suriname, an obscure haven that England swapped for a snow-prone North American outpost.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 01:36