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A Commercial Satellite Just Docked with Another for the First Time, Opening Up a New Era in Orbital Maintenance Space Debris

A Commercial Satellite Just Docked with Another for the First Time, Opening Up a New Era in Orbital Maintenance

SpaceLogistics LLC has achieved a first: it’s docked it’s maintenance satellite, called MEV-1, with another satellite in order to extend the life of the satellite. The docked pair will perform some check-ups, and if all goes well, MEV-1 will boost the client satellite to a higher orbit, extending its operational…
bubmag
February 28, 2020
Hunt for Russian Black Ops Specialist Ranges From Spain to Bulgaria Venezuela

Hunt for Russian Black Ops Specialist Ranges From Spain to Bulgaria

MADRID - An international manhunt for a Russian spy chief accused of plotting assassinations and coups in several countries is shedding light on how Russia’s covert activities have been increasing throughout Europe, according to Western intelligence analysts.  A general of Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU), Denis Sergeev, who is under investigation…
bubmag
February 28, 2020
Turkish army retaliates against ‘all known’ Syrian government targets Syria

Turkish army retaliates against ‘all known’ Syrian government targets

ANKARA (Reuters) - The Turkish army is retaliating with artillery fire at Syrian government targets in Syria after an airstrike killed 22 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province, two Turkish security officials said on Friday. “All known” Syrian government targets are under fire by Turkish air and land support…
bubmag
February 27, 2020
‘Historic Accomplishment’ As Two Private Spacecraft Dock In Space For The First Time In History Space Debris

‘Historic Accomplishment’ As Two Private Spacecraft Dock In Space For The First Time In History

The docking took place in geosynchronous orbit. Northrop Grumman US defence firm Northrop Grumman says it has successfully docked a private spacecraft with another in orbit for the first time, heralding a new milestone in how we look after satellites in space. The firm said its Mission Extension Vehicle-1 (MEV-1)…
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February 27, 2020