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Magnetic field on bright star Vega

Magnetic field on bright star Vega

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Astronomy & Astrophysics journal publishes the first detection of a magnetic field on the bright star Vega. Using the NARVAL spectropolarimeter of the Bernard-Lyot telescope on top of the Pic du Midi (Franc ...





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AT&T: Tighter control of cell data usage ahead

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

(AP) -- Wireless data hogs who jam the airwaves by watching video on their iPhones will be put on tighter leashes, an AT&T Inc. executive said Wednesday.


A Russian Soyuz rocket takes off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in May

Delays seen for Soyuz, Vega launches at Europe's space base

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jun 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The first launches by the veteran Russian rocket Soyuz and a new light rocket called Vega from Europe's space base will be postponed to 2010, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Monday.


Second firing test for Vega's Zefiro 9A solid rocket motor

Second firing test for Vega's Zefiro 9A solid rocket motor

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

On 28 April, the final qualification test firing of the third stage solid propellant motor for Europe’s new small launch vehicle took place at the Salto di Quirra Interforce Test Range in Sardinia, Italy.


Successful first test for Vega's Zefiro 9-A solid-fuel rocket motor

Successful first test for Vega's Zefiro 9-A solid-fuel rocket motor

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created Oct 24, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Yesterday, the Zefiro 9-A motor successfully completed its first firing test at the Salto di Quirra Inter-force Test Range in Sardinia (Italy). This was the penultimate firing test for the engine prior to ...


Successful qualification firing test for Zefiro 23

Successful qualification firing test for Zefiro 23

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created Mar 31, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

On 27 March 2008, the second stage motor for Vega - Europe's new small launcher - successfully completed a static firing test at the Salto Di Quirra Inter-force Test Range in Sardinia, Italy.


Vega: the star with comets?

Vega: the star with comets?

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created Apr 12, 2006 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (14) | comments 0

The observation of the immediate vicinity of a star other than the Sun has just been carried out for the first time. A debris disc made up of hot (1300 degrees) dust grains, residues of comet evaporation and ...


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Vega on track to meet 2007 deadline

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created Mar 16, 2005 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

There are just under three years to go to the first launch of a new European launcher - Vega. Last week representatives of over 20 European space industries met at ESA’s European Space Research Institute, ESRIN, ...


Vega upper composite passes tests at ESTEC

Vega upper composite passes tests at ESTEC

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created Oct 05, 2006 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The upper composite of ESA's new small launcher has passed its vibration tests at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) with flying colours. Vega's components are built and tested at various ...


What is different in reflux esophagitis between African-Americans and non-Hispanic whites?

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

There is minimal data evaluating the prevalence of GERD complications in any United States general population, other than non-Hispanic whites. Presently, it is thought that such complications occur less frequently in African-Americans ...


Vega's second stage motor roars to life

Vega's second stage motor roars to life

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created Jun 26, 2006 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

ESA's Vega small satellite launch vehicle has made a new step toward its maiden flight, late next year, with the success of the first firing test on its second stage motor, the Zefiro 23.



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