Rossvyaz satellites will provide future

The exhibition CSTB-2012, which will be held in Moscow from 7 to 9 February, subordinate Rossviaz gospredpritie "Satellite Communications" (RSCC) will present a three-dimensional model of their satellite constellation and will introduce visitors to the promising space vehicles of communication, which is planned for launch in 2012. According to the Federal Communication Agency, it is a small satellite "Express-MD2" and heavy machine "Express-AM5."

Interactive 3D-presentation at the Moscow exhibition tells about the current state of the orbital group of Russian civil communications and broadcasting satellites, maintenance and development of which is one of the key tasks Rossviaz. Included in this grouping a series of new satellite "Express-AM" have ample opportunities for the organization of broadcasting, television transmission coverage, broadband data, telephony, Internet access, the organization of VSAT-networks.

Russia strengthens group communication satellites

At present Russia is building satellite "Express-AM5," and plans to have the machine and the next - "Express-AM6." Last year, the head of the Ministry of Communications Igor Shchegolev told reporters that the estimated cost of heavy satellites of this type - 170-200 million dollars. Over time, Russia will orbit and the other new "satellites Heavyweights", which will fully meet the needs of land users link. According to calculations, the modern-series "Express" will last for at least 15 years. In all, 2013 will bring more communications satellites to transmit digital TV signals.

As for satellites "Express", they are manufactured by our experts in conjunction with foreign companies on the results of international competitions. Thus, the small spacecraft communication "Express-MD2" creates the legendary Khrunichev Center in conjunction with the Italian division of Thales Alenia Space. "Express-MD2", which is scheduled to start this year, will provide a continuous flow of information around the clock relay in different directions, that is, will assume the functions of the apparatus of the "Express-AM4" is not released into orbit after a launch failure in August 2011.

As previously reported by Roskosmos, last week ended teplovakuumnye testing of this device in the scientific testing center space industry in the suburban Relight. In order to test in conditions simulating the possible effects of outer space, "Express-MD2" was installed in a special cell, which reproduces the space of cold, pure vacuum, heat flows from the Sun and the Earth. The test program lasted 10 days and to complete teplovakuumnyh audit specialists to test the device in an acoustic chamber. Currently, tests are on schedule, bringing the date of launch.

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Earth is close to a giant asteroid - Eros

Asteroid Eros (also known as the 1898 DQ) was opened in August 1898 the German astronomer Karl Witt (Carl Witt) and independently by the Frenchman Auguste Charlouis' (Auguste Charlois). He became the first known asteroid, which is able to cross the "natural border" of the main asteroid belt - the orbit of Mars - and approach close enough to the Earth, RIA-Novosti reported.

As scientists believe, over the next 2 million years might change its orbit so that Eros will cross Earth's orbit and, hence, there is a danger of its collision with our planet. The consequences can be more severe than Chiksulubskaya catastrophe 65 million years ago, when the fall in the 10 km of a celestial body in the Caribbean led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

But this time, scientists have confirmed that the asteroid will pass by, but a host of Internet video showing a picture of the alleged consequences of the collision.

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Experimental drone nEUROn ready for testing

The program «nEUROn» - Development of appropriate technologies to create a shock-reconnaissance UAV that can operate freely over the territory of the enemy, if necessary, identified hitting enemy targets, both independently and through the remote control. In 2004, the French company "Dassault Aviation" Evrokontsernom contract with the creation of an unmanned vehicle on the program. Dassault Aviation said that the experimental model for the test cycle is called «nEUROn».

UAV «nEUROn» by several fitted with navigation systems - inertial and satellite. Advanced technology "Stealth" help drones to fly silently over enemy territory to carry out various tasks. In addition, «nEUROn» provided a channel for data transmission, carbon fiber hull design and a special compartment to carry weapons. UAV for the automatic detection and recognition of the detected objects, which gives «nEUROn» accurately identify ground and air targets. The first sample UAV «nEUROn» at the request of French designers is ready to start a series of flight tests. Upon completion of the test Evrokontsern fully determined by the appointment of drone - or it will be a reconnaissance UAV, or unmanned aircraft strike or dual-UAV. If you need to attack the ability of UAVs, their implementation will be delayed for 3 years. In a program to create UAV has already spent more than 300 million euros. In total, the program involved six European countries - Spain, Italy, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Greece. Total contract prototype and series of tests will cost Evrokontsernu in more than 400 million euros. Plan to make about a hundred different missions, the experimental model, some of which, with the test aircraft minibomb guided by laser.

In mid-2005 the French company "Dassault Aviation" signed a contract with an international group of «Thales» to create a host of high-frequency data for the generated drone «nEUROn». High-frequency components will be included in a transmission system for communication between the unmanned vehicle and control station on earth. For communication protocol will use the NATO-standard «STANAG 7085." In addition, communication will ensure that the transmitter at a low frequency. At high frequencies, the UAV will transmit intelligence, such as photographed images, video and data of the radar. At low frequencies used in data transmission technology will ensure the integrity of the transferred material.

The French aerospace company «Dassault Aviation», being the main developer of the program to create a shock-reconnaissance UAV that can operate freely over the territory of the enemy, if necessary, identified hitting enemy targets, both independently and through remote control, is fully responsible for the design work . Namely, in terms of performance, the project UAV system architecture and management, final assembly and a series of tests. In «Dassault Aviation» already has experience in building unmanned vehicles, in 1999, she began to develop a UAV program «Aeronef Validation Experimental». For the fuselage, avionics and electronic filling, fuel supply system and the payload meets Swedish company «Saab Aerosystems». For propulsion, the creation of some sections of the hull, and the test equipment complies with the Greek company «Hellenic Aerospace Industry», which in 2004, "Dassault Aviation" signed a memorandum on the program «Dassault UCAV», that in consequence of the program has developed into a «nEUROn» . Spanish aircraft manufacturers are responsible for the development of wings, ground control station and ground type data transmitter. With the Spaniards, the French aircraft manufacturers signed an agreement in 2005. Swiss «RUAG» is responsible for the weapons used and the tests in a wind tunnel. The Italian aircraft manufacturers are developing a system of power, weapons bay, and a system for removal of the test data of test flights. In addition to six European countries to apply for participation in the program, Turkey.

The design and device «nEUROn»

At first glance, looks like a prototype of the UAV program «AVE-C". As «AVE-C», drone «nEUROn» is made without a tail fin and created in the W-shaped design of the wing. In the high-tech drones carried avionics and technology "Stealth". The tests must show the possibility of UAVs in a variety of conditions and the possibility of using in combat. The length of the prototype 9.5 m, range w-shaped wings of 12.5 meters, its weight - 4.5 tonnes at full load - 6 tons. The chassis has a standard three-wheeled drone performance. UAVs will be able to raise the 2nd-guided bombs on the laser, each weighing 250 pounds. Placed a bomb in the bomb bays will be. Expected time spent in the air at least 2 hours. The flight speed of up to 1200 km / h Control is possible with the UAV control stations on the ground control stations located in the aircraft and autonomous control. UAV Propulsion «nEUROn» - two of RD «Adour Mk 951." These engines have provided about 100 different aircraft. The technology used to create a UAV «nEUROn», will be applied in the future, the modernization of the fighter «Gripen», after which he will remain in service until at least 2035.

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Audi RH: eco-friendly sports car on hydrogen engine

For residents of metropolitan driving less is a pleasure. Yes, sports cars on the streets a lot, but not in traffic especially overclocked. And breathe polluted air, too, you will not find a lover. To the good old days have returned, it is necessary to completely revise our understanding of the automotive industry.

Audi RH

This solution offers designer Michael Sherger (Michael Scherger), kotoyry in collaboration with Audi AG has developed the concept of environmentally friendly sports car Audi RH. The car boasts a compact size (only 3.2 meters in length), and only two seats: driver's seat is located in the middle of the car and the passenger - the driver behind. Thus, the ride in this car will look like in flight aerotrube. The concept dates from 2015, and as soon as the development of producer involved, it is possible to believe that this sports car will do at the designated time.

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Devil's sport bike Infernus

Why in the world so many similar things to each other, and original products appear terribly rare? Who is more afraid of risk: the sellers or buyers? Designer Nicholas Kawamoto (Nicholas Kawamoto) prefer not to spend time on this issue, instead it shows the concept of motorcycle Infernus, which will allow anyone to stand out from the gray crowd.

The machine is made in a bold bright colors, and her body is in dalianski abstract form that meets the requirements of aerodynamics. And indeed, there is a motorcycle Infernus something predatory and demonic, and if a case is hiding as a wild and powerful engine, the form and content of this concept have found harmony. Interestingly, after a three-dimensional illustration of the concept and Nicholas made ​​the full-size model. Is this beauty ever appear on the road? If so, for this evil and take the bike in harmony with his clothes, and not some satanic robe, but something sporty, jacket, suit and running shoes New Balance.

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Exit Samsung Galaxy S III is scheduled for March 2012

Market experts mobile does not exclude the possibility that the line smartphone Samsung Galaxy will soon be added an interesting new instance. The release of the new Samsung Galaxy S III, which promises to present users with lots of surprises, previously scheduled for March, but the actual release dates of the gadget can move due to the influence of objective factors.

Samsung Galaxy S III

For information on when the new gadget comes out and managed to find out the Dutch portal Mobile Cowboys, which was first published information on the replenishment of the line Samsung Galaxy, which include such bestsellers as Samsung Galaxy S WIFI 5.0 and many other equally popular "Star "the market for mobile devices. By the way, Samsung Galaxy S WIFI 5.0 for several months, retains top sales in the multimedia mini-tablets.

The source claims that the documents confirming the release of the new S III in March this year there, and the authors have seen the material date of March 13, 2012 with my own eyes. At one time a similar situation was with the tablet Samsung Galaxy S WIFI 5.0, which was released long kept secret in order to maintain the intrigue. However, the line of Samsung Galaxy is so popular that frustration simply could not be, and the producers had nothing to fear initially. To this day, Samsung Galaxy remains one of the most popular projects of the company, which earned her the lion's share of sales.

The first country which reportedly may receive Samsung Galaxy S III is, strangely enough, Turkey. If we consider that such bestsellers as Samsung Galaxy S WIFI 5.0 out first on the European market, and then spread around the world, the decision of the company seems strange. However, the manufacturer always knows best, after all, he lays in its production characteristics that are designed for specific target audiences. So, Samsung Galaxy S WIFI 5.0 has been designed to query the Europeans, and the new S III, perhaps, puts it on the temperamental southern origin. It is not excluded that the bet is placed on immigrants from the CIS, as Turkey - a center of international tourism.

Journalists Portal Mobile Cowboys also mentioned in their articles of updates to Samsung Galaxy Note and S II Plus, time-which is still unknown, and the specifications of gadgets so far remain a mystery, but is rumored to their release could take place later this year.

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Nokia wants to give up from wired interface

An interesting conversation came from the journalists British newspaper the Guardian and the new head of design, Nokia Antissari Marco (Marko Antissari). It turns out that the Finnish manufacturer is dreaming of is to completely abandon the wired interfaces on branded smartphones. Of course, this will happen not once, but the right direction of development is already planned.

Mr. Antissari noted that in the near future, Nokia will release a series of smartphones Lumia without plugs on port micro USB, which is used for charging and PC synchronization. The designer said that these caps are one of the two moving items on the smartphone, and the fewer, the more convenient to use the device. However, for long-term strategic company plans to get rid of the connectors, which means that there will be wireless and charging.

 Another major innovation, but in the near future will be the emergence of chip devices NFC. The chips used in mobile payments systems, and quick pairing smartphones with wireless Bluetooth-accessories. It allows users to surf the phone menu, and perform one-touch connection. But on the timing of the introduction of NFC comments made by representatives of Microsoft, they said that smartphones with the chips of this standard will only appear in October this year. This means that support NFC will only appear in the Windows Phone Apollo.

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Paralet "Begalet": transport of the future

Begalet, the development of graduate MAI AA Begak - is paralet third generation, a new type of vehicle that can drive, fly and swim, as this transformer. Not only can you fly on it day and night, but glide through the water and snow.

The device is driven by a capsule located behind the engine with a pusher propeller. The air support unit connected to the capsule of the many slings "soft wing". Is able to levitate to a height of 4000 meters, range without refueling is 400 km. The motor is 30 horsepower can reach speeds in the air 160 km / h and on the ground - 80 km / h.

The motor is 30 horsepower can reach speeds in the air 160 km / h and on the ground - 80 km / h.

Maneuvering for a run along the ground (or ice) is carried out by means of steering wheels. Actions of the driver-pilot (and in the air and on land) insures kompyuter.V board from 9 to 24 April 2009, a high-latitude tropospheric experiment "North Pole-2009", whose team landed at the station "Barneo". The main purpose of the expedition was to conduct flight tests to increase the mobility of the Arctic stations, glaciological and meteorological research complex. Throughout the duration of the conquerors of the expedition in the Arctic in extreme conditions, a series of tests microplane with soft wing "Begalet - Arctic 1." The device was able to raise from the drifting station "Barneo" to a height of 4721 meters. Thus Alexander Begak set a world record for the pulse of the experiment, ie, lifting the lower stratosphere mikroletatelnogo apparatus. The expedition also included a student of 4th-year student at the Moscow Aviation Institute, Nikita Kuprikov.

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100 km / h in 3 seconds: electric car made of fiberglas

The company introduced the PG in Berlin, the world's first electric car, which develops 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds.

Electric sports PG Elektrus differs from most mass-produced electric vehicles concentration of many expensive technologies that will create a set of interesting features.

The car, which reaches a top speed of 300 km / h, equipped with a reliable asynchronous electric motor 268 hp high torque of 350 N / m. The high-tech lithium-ion battery provides high voltage motor (480 V) and has a capacity of 54 kW / h, which provides a cruising range of 350 km. This is a two and a half times more than the production of compact electric vehicles, which have a cruising range at 120-150 km. From the outlet 380 battery charges in just 4 hours, and from the household mains 220 V - 8 hours. At the rear is PG Elektrus solar panel that recharges the battery "gratuitous" energy or fuels music system and interior lighting.

Large stock of progress and outstanding acceleration performance is achieved largely thanks to a specially developed body. It is made of fiberglass, which, despite the heavy battery, reduced weight PG Elektrus to 786 kg.

High performance electric car once again prove that the electric body needs new technology as traditional heavy metal enclosure significantly reduces the travel distance per battery charge.

Unfortunately, high performance two-seater also reflected in its price: at a cost of about 370 thousand dollars PG Elektrus unlikely to become a mass private transport.

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