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The Most Isolated Island In The World Easter IslandBonn, Germany (SPX) Apr 05, 2010 Seen from space, Easter Island looks anything but egg-shaped. The German Earth observation satellite TerraSAR-X flew over this small and remote volcanic island, acquiring snapshots that show that man-made structures can be seen easily even from space. This image shows the principle town of Hanga Roa, on the northwestern coast (in yellow), and the airport, in the western part of the island (black line). The island is has an area of just 160 square kilometres and owes its name to the Christian festi ... read more |
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Chile Holds International Fair Of Air And Space
Chile opened here Tuesday the 16th edition of the International Fair of the Air and Space, with austerity and focus on aiding the victims of the earthquake on Feb. 27.Another type of proto-human discovered
Leipzig, Germany (UPI) Mar 24, 2009 European researchers say they have identified a previously unknown species of proto-human that existed at least 1 million years until about 40,000 years ago. The species left Africa about 1 million years ago and migrated as far as southern Siberia before it disappeared, the researchers said in a study published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature. The conclusion was based on DNA ... more NASA's TRMM Satellite Measures Cyclone Ului's Australian Rainfall From Space
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 23, 2010NASA and the Japanese Space Agency's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission or TRMM satellite can estimate rainfall from space. TRMM is used to monitor tropical rainfall around the world, and can also calculate flood potential. TRMM data was used to create an animation of Tropical Cyclone Ului's track as it approached and made landfall in Queensland, Australia this weekend. The TRMM animation ... more |
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First US Electronic Flight Strip Management System InstalledReston VA (SPX) Mar 23, 2010 Northrop Grumman has successfully installed a demonstration Real-Time Electronic Flight Data System (REFS) for the U.S. Air Force that will create a more efficient flight information system for air traffic controllers. REFS is a Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) system comprising several modules including the electronic flight strip module that automates the production, distribution and administrative management of flight plan information and other air traffic co ... read more |
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