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May 24, 2011
RUSSIAN SPACE
Russia opens negligence case over loss of Glonass satellites
Moscow (RIA Novosti) May 24, 2011
Russian prosecutors have opened a criminal case on charges of negligence that led to the loss of three Glonass satellites last year, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Monday. The satellites, meant to conclude the formation of Russia's Glonass navigation system, were lost when a Proton-M carrier rocket veered off course and crashed in the Pacific Ocean in December. "Criminal proceedings have been launched against space officials who were responsible for the loss of the satellites," the ... read more

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Russia sends two Soyuz carrier rockets to French Guiana
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Army Equipping Afghans and Iraqis on Mi-17s
The U.S. Army is acquiring and sustaining Russian-built Mi-17 helicopters for Iraqi and Afghan forces so they can further stand up their respective militaries and enable more U.S. forces to return h ... more
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FLOATING STEEL

Russia and Norway to begin naval drills
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RUSSIAN SPACE

Russian firm accused of selling rocket engines to US at half cost
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MISSILE DEFENSE

United States unfolding missile defense in Europe de facto says Rogozin
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MILPLEX

Russian defense industry needs investment warns Medvedev
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FLOATING STEEL

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EARTH OBSERVATION

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SPACE TRAVEL

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MOON DAILY

Space Adventures proposes modified Soyuz TMA for Lunar tourists
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SPACE TRAVEL

Orbital Space Tourism Demand
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Russia successfully launches military communication satellite
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TECH SPACE

Comet Elenin: Preview of a Coming Attraction
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TECH SPACE

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RUSSIAN SPACE

Popovkin replaces Perminov at Russian space agency
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STATION NEWS

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GPS NEWS

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SPACE TRAVEL

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