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SpaceX launch recap: Dragon headed to space station, but Falcon 9 landing fails again
2015-04-15 17:23:19| Extremetech
If SpaceX can get vertical rocket landings figured out, it could dramatically lower the cost of getting cargo into space.
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Honeywell Technology Enables Next Generation of Search and Rescue Operations for European Space Agency
2015-04-15 12:31:13| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Industry-leading search and rescue solution drastically reduces response times for European emergency procedures OTTAWA, Canada - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Global Tracking solution has passed the final acceptance test for use on the European Space Agency's (ESA) Galileo search and rescue...
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WATCH: Astronaut Straps on GoPro for Space Walk
2015-04-15 02:00:55| PC Magazine Digital Video Camcorders Product Guide
Astronaut Terry Virts recently strapped on a GoPro camera for two separate spacewalks on the International Space Station. Check out the amazing footage.
Space Programme Manager
2015-04-14 20:05:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our space clients in Northern Ireland is looking for a Programme Manager as a permanent position. Scope of the Role Responsible for the mobilisation of project activities for our client. Establish an appropriate Programme Process within client Flexibility, Customer requirements, corporate requirements. Manage the project delivery with internal team and subcontractors. Work with the Engineering and delivery team to ensure activities are compliant with customer requirements. Support the preparation of Bids and Proposals in terms of estimates and project delivery plans. Represent our client at customer reviews presenting on a diverse range of activities. Establish Project baselines Cost and Schedule and KPIs, manage delivery within budget and report performance on regular basis. Prepare synthesised reports for senior management. Represent our client at various related forums. Establish appropriate contract mechanisms for subcontractors, partners, and inter divisional work. Manage the activities of the subcontractors. Establish and manage the project risk. The role will be based in Northern Ireland and involve travel within Europe and USA on a less frequent basis. The job holder will report to the Managing Director. Candidate Experience and Attributes Must have a demonstrable intimate working understanding of the European Aerospace industry, preferably in the area of satellite hardware. A proven track record of establishing PM processes in an organisation. Managed diverse teams to deliver effective solutions within budget. Worked as part of a small team to deliver outstanding results. Able to work autonomously. Negotiated effective contracts with suppliers. To have managed project risk. Represented the organisation and presented to senior forums. Demonstrate ability in building key customer and supplier relationships. Supported the preparation of winning proposals. Must be an EU citizen qualified to work in Europe. Must have a third level qualification or equivalent in an engineering or related discipline.
Italian Espresso Machine Going Into Space
2015-04-13 23:02:00| Food Processing
A modified Lavazza machine will keep astronauts on the space station caffeinated.
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