Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Daily News: Reuters Science News Headlines - U.S. Air Force eyes mixed approach for next weather satellite

Tuesday, Apr 09, 2013 11:20 AM PDT

U.S. Air Force eyes mixed approach for next weather satellite 
Tuesday, Apr 09, 2013 11:20 AM PDT
The satellite program known as National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System, or NPOESS, in an undated photo. REUTERS/NOAABy Andrea Shalal-Esa COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force will likely opt for a mixed approach for a next-generation weather satellite that includes smaller spacecraft, according to top Air Force officials. The Air Force plans to finish a review of possible approaches for the satellite early this summer following the collapse of the previous program due to technical and cost issues. "It will be a much smaller satellite. ...
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U.S. Navy to field first laser weapon, could shoot down a drone 
Monday, Apr 08, 2013 04:49 PM PDT
U.S. Navy handout file photo of the USS Ponce in the Red SeaWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday it will deploy for the first time a laser weapon on one of its ships that could be capable of shooting down drones and disabling vessels. "The future is here," said Peter Morrison at the Office of Naval Research's Solid-State Laser Technology Maturation Program. The weapon is being billed as a step toward transforming warfare. Since it runs on electricity, it can fire as long as there is power at a cost of less than $1 dollar per shot. ...
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