December 2012 Space News

Curiosity Rover Takes Detailed Self-Portrait on Mars RIA Novosti 29 Dec 2012 -- A series of photos taken by NASA's Curiosity and combined into a single composite picture offer a rare, detailed glimpse of the rover patrolling the surface of Mars on a rocky terrain with its target destination—Mount Sharp—in the background.
Rokot Launch Set for January 15 RIA Novosti 29 Dec 2012 -- The launch of a Rokot carrier rocket, postponed indefinitely in early December over technical issues, is scheduled for January 15, Russian Space Forces spokesman Col. Alexei Zolotukhin said on Saturday.
New Radar in S. Russia to Go on Combat Duty Early in 2013 RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2012 -- A new-generation Voronezh-DM class anti-missile radar will enter combat duty near the town of Armavir in Russia's southern Krasnodar region in the beginning of 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Private Company Hopes To Build 'Railway' To The Moon RFE/RL 27 Dec 2012 -- The last time a human went to the moon was 40 years ago this month. Now, a private U.S. company called Golden Spike is trying to reignite interest by creating a transport system to the moon that any nation can use.
Russia to Build Two New Radar Stations in 2013 RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2012 -- Russia will start building two new radar stations in east Siberia's Krasnoyarsk Territory and in the south Siberian Altai Republic in 2013, Russia's deputy defense minister said on Thursday.
Russia Launches $70 Bln Space Program for 2013-2020 RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2012 -- Russia will spend 2.1 trillion rubles (about $70 billion) under a state program for the development of the national space industry in 2013-2020, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Russia to Launch New Light Class Carrier Rocket in 2013 RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2012 -- The first launch of a new Russian light class carrier rocket has been scheduled for the beginning of 2013, Russia's Aerospace Defense Forces Commander Maj. Gen. Alexander Golovko said on Thursday.
Kim Jong Il and Space Industry of DPRK KCNA 26 Dec 2012 -- The title of DPRK Hero was awarded on Dec. 22 to more than 100 scientists, technicians, workers and officials who greatly contributed to the successful launch of Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
Russia Designs New Spaceship RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2012 -- Russian space rocket corporation Energia has completed the technical design of a new manned spacecraft whose flight tests are due to begin in 2017, Energia President Vitaly Lopota said on Wednesday.
Energia Rejects Space Industry Engine Holding Idea RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2012 -- Russian space rocket corporation Energia head Vitaly Lopota on Wednesday rejected as a "non-market" measure the idea of establishing an engine holding company in the domestic space industry.
Russia May Join ExoMars Project in Q1 2013 – Roscosmos RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2012 -- The Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos and the European Space Agency (ESA) could sign a long-anticipated agreement on Russia's participation in a Mars research project in the first quarter of 2013, Roscosmos chief Vladimir Popovkin said.
US Firm Launches Reusable Space Rocket RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2012 -- The private US space engineering firm SpaceX released a video over the weekend showing its Grasshopper rocket making a short but important journey that could take space exploration to new heights: reusable rockets that can lift off and land back on Earth vertically, to reduce the cost of commercial space travel.
New Expedition Arrives at International Space Station RIA Novosti 22 Dec 2012 -- Participants of the International Space Station's Expedition 34 began their work on the station after their Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft docked with the ISS on Friday night.
Space Fence program moves forward AFNS 21 Dec 2012 -- The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center here recently put out a request for proposal to move the Space Fence program forward.
MOD launches new Skynet satellite UK MOD 20 Dec 2012 -- A new satellite which will provide secure military communications for UK Armed Forces has been successfully launched into space.
Ariane-5 Rocket Puts Two Telecoms Satellites into Orbit RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2012 -- The Ariane-5 carrier rocket put Skynet 5D and Mexsat Bicentenario telecommunications satellites into orbit on Thursday.
Defense minister: Iran to unveil new space achievements IRNA 19 Dec 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Iran is to unveil new space achievements soon.
New Crew Blasts Off to Space Station RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2012 -- International Space Station Expedition 34 blasted off from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
ISS-Bound Crew Blasts Off from Baikonur Cosmodrome VOA 19 Dec 2012 -- A Russian-built Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft blasted off from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome at 1212 UTC Wednesday, bound for the International Space Station.
NASA Has Bright Idea for Lighting System on International Space Station RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2012 -- NASA is planning to help combat astronaut insomnia aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with a new lighting system in the US section that will switch colors depending on the time of day, in hopes of reducing the dependency for sleep medications.
NASA's Twin Probes Crash Into Moon VOA 17 Dec 2012 -- The U.S. space agency NASA says the twin spacecraft of its lunar-mapping mission have completed their assignment and have been deliberately crashed into the rim of a moon crater.
NASA to Intentionally Crash Twin Probes into Moon RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2012 -- Two NASA moon probes, designed to help scientists learn more about the internal structure and composition of the moon, will be intentionally crashed into a mountain near the moon's North Pole on Monday, the United States space agency said.
PACAF Airmen share best practices with ROK space team AFNS 15 Dec 2012 -- Members of Pacific Air Forces' space forces met with visiting members of the Republic of Korea, Deputy Chief of Staff Planning team, to discuss space successes and challenges, Dec. 7, 2012.
Space Station's Orbit Raised Ahead of Crew Arrival RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2012 -- The International Space Station's orbit has been increased by almost 2.5 kilometers in a test of the station's new emergency debris avoidance system, Mission Control told RIA Novosti.
Kim Jong Un Visits Sohae Space Center to Congratulate Scientists, Technicians KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission visited the Sohae Space Center located in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province to congratulate scientists and technicians on their great contribution to the successful launch of the second version of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Pyongyang Army-People Rally Hails Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- A Pyongyang army-people rally was held at Kim Il Sung Square Friday to hail the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Pyongyang Army-People Rally Hails Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- A Pyongyang army-people rally was held at Kim Il Sung Square Friday to hail the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Pyongyang Army-People Rally Hails Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- A Pyongyang army-people rally is now under way at Kim Il Sung Square to hail the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Satellite Liftoff Displays Development of DPRK's Science KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 with carrier rocket Unha-3 on Wednesday.
Troubled Russian Satellite Reaches Designated Orbit RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2012 -- A wayward Russian satellite reached its designated geostationary orbit on Saturday after its engine was switched on for the fourth time, the Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) company said.
Russia's Gabala Pullout No Security Risk – Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2012 -- Russia's decision to stop using the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan will not hurt its security, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Credit for Successful Satellite Launch Goes to Kim Jong Un: Scientist KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 on Dec. 12, delighting all the people of the country.
Satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 Will Be Helpful to Progress of National Economy: Educationists KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 on Wednesday.
Any Country Has Right to Use Outer Space: Pyongyang Citizens KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 on Wednesday.
Successful Satellite Launch Makes Korean People Sorely Miss Kim Jong Il KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched the Pyongyang, December 14 (KCNA) -- With the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3, all the people in the DPRK are now very grateful to leader Kim Jong Il for having turned the country into a full-fledged satellite manufacturing and launching state.
DPRK's Successful Satellite Launch Hailed by Deputy Head of Joint Chiefs of Iranian Army KCNA 14 Dec 2012 -- Masoud Jazayeri, deputy head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Army, on Wednesday warmly congratulated the government and people of the DPRK on their successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Russia's Wayward Satellite to Reach Orbit Sat. RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2012 -- Russia's troubled Yamal-402 satellite should reach its designated geostationary orbit on Saturday when it uses its engine for the fourth time, Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) company said on Friday.
Kim Jong Un Observes Satellite Launch Processes KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), first chairman of the National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave a final written order regarding the launch of the second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 to the Korean Committee of Space Technology at 8 a.m. on December 12, 2012.
DPRK's Satellite Launch Represents Its Sci-Tech Development KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- The successful launch of another satellite in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea represented the nation's sci-tech development and economic potentials.
DPRK People Seized with Great Joy over Satellite Launch KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- The successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 has given a great pleasure to the DPRK people.
DPRK Has Earth Observation Technology: Scientist KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- The DPRK successfully launched the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 on Wednesday.
DPRK's Successful Satellite Launch Hailed KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- Jo Il Min, chief of the Pyongyang Mission of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front (AINDF), was interviewed by KCNA on Thursday as regards the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
DPRK's Satellite Enters Its Preset Orbit: Scientist KCNA 13 Dec 2012 -- On Wednesday, journalists covered the details of the launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 at the General Satellite Control and Command Center on the outskirts of Pyongyang City.
China Calls for 'Moderate' Response to North Korean Rocket Launch VOA 13 Dec 2012 -- China has reiterated that any U.N. response to North Korea's rocket launch should be 'prudent and moderate,' after the U.S. urged Beijing to pressure Pyongyang to adhere to its international obligations.
N. Korean Missiles Don't Threaten US Yet, Analysts Say VOA 13 Dec 2012 -- Analysts say North Korea's successful launch of a long-range rocket is a major achievement for a country that has long wanted to obtain the capability to strike North America with nuclear weapons. But they say Pyongyang must still make several major technological advances before that threat becomes a reality.
Hubble Reveals Primitive Galaxies Near Cosmic Dawn VOA 12 Dec 2012 -- Astronomers have used NASA's Earth orbiting Hubble Space Telescope to reveal primitive galaxies - vast clusters of stars - that are more than 13 billion years old. One of them might be the oldest ever observed.
KCNA Releases Report on Satellite Launch KCNA 12 Dec 2012 -- The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released the following report Wednesday:
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Satellite Launch KCNA 12 Dec 2012 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following answer to questions put by KCNA Wednesday as regards the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3:
Journalists Visit General Satellite Control and Command Center KCNA 12 Dec 2012 -- Journalists inspected the General Satellite Control and Command Center in Pyongyang Wednesday after the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.
Yamal Satellite Heads Back on Track RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2012 -- A Russian Yamal-402 satellite used its own engines and fuel for the third time on Wednesday to continue a push to its planned geostationary orbit, following a partial launch failure last weekend, Russia's Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) company said.
US Military Launches Mysterious Mini-Shuttle into Space RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2012 -- The United States Air Force successfully launched an unmanned Atlas V rocket Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida carrying a small robotic military space shuttle, kicking off a month long classified operation.
Air Force launches 3rd X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle AFNS 11 Dec 2012 -- In the next installment to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, the Air Force conducted its third X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launch here on December 11, officials said.
North Korea launches rocket, passes over Okinawa: report CNA 12 Dec 2012 -- North Korea launched a long-range rocket Wednesday that hurtled over Okinawa, but Japan did not fire a Patriot PAC 3 missile to intercept it, according to Japanese media reports.
North Korea rocket launch 'very unwise': president CNA 12 Dec 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou has said it is unwise for North Korea to create tensions in East Asia by launching rockets, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Taiwan `deeply concerned' over North Korean rocket launch CNA 12 Dec 2012 -- Taiwan is deeply concerned over North Korea's rocket launch Wednesday, a Taiwanese official said, describing the move as violating U.N. Security Council regulations and undermining regional stability.
North Korea rocket launch no threat to Taiwan: official CNA 12 Dec 2012 -- North Korea's rocket launch on Wednesday did not pose any threat to Taiwan's national security, a Taiwanese defense official said, shortly after reports of North Korea's firing of the rocket.
North Korea rocket launch 'very unwise': president CNA 12 Dec 2012 -- A new early warning radar system helped Taiwan detect North Korea's rocket launch shortly after the rocket blasted off Wednesday morning, according to the country's Ministry of Defense.
Iran denies presence of its experts in North Korea IRNA 12 Dec 2012 -- Iran's Defense Ministry strongly dismissed claims by certain western media on presence of Iranian experts in North Korea to help the country launch ballistic missiles.
DPRK Succeeds in Satellite Launch KCNA 12 Dec 2012 -- The second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 successfully lifted off from the Sohae Space Center in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province by carrier rocket Unha-3 on Wednesday.
Secretary General condemns North Korea's rocket launch NATO 12 Dec 2012
Defiant North Korea Launches Rocket RFE/RL 12 Dec 2012 -- The international community is condemning the apparently successful launch of a North Korean rocket into space.
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2012 -- North Korea has launched a long-range rocket on Wednesday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said citing Seoul's defense ministry.
North Korea Says Satellite In Orbit, NORAD Confirms RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2012 -- North Korea's official news agency said a carrier rocket has delivered into orbit the second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite on Wednesday.
Moscow 'Regrets' N.Korean Rocket Launch RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2012 -- Russia expressed its "deep regret" over North Korea's long-range rocket launch on Wednesday and called on Pyongyang to refrain from further action which could increase tension in the region.
UN chief deplores rocket launch by DPR Korea UN News Centre 12 Dec 2012 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon deplored the rocket launch announced by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling it a clear violation of the Security Council's demand that Pyongyang not conduct any launch using ballistic missile technology.
Security Council Condemns N. Korean Rocket Launch VOA 12 Dec 2012 -- The U.N. Security Council has condemned North Korea's rocket launch, calling it a clear violation of U.N. resolutions that ban Pyongyang from carrying out missile or nuclear-related tests.
US Condemns 'Highly Provocative' N. Korean Rocket Launch VOA 12 Dec 2012 -- The United States has joined other governments in condemning North Korea's apparently successful long-range rocket launch, calling it a 'highly provocative act' that threatens regional security.
U.S. Warning Systems Detect, Track North Korean Missile Launch AFPS 11 Dec 2012 -- North American Aerospace Defense Command officials acknowledged that U.S. missile warning systems detected and tracked the launch of a North Korean missile at 7:49 p.m. EST.
Thales Makes Second Attempt to Adjust Yamal Orbit RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2012 -- Specialists from Thales Alenia Space carried out on Tuesday a second out of four scheduled maneuvers to bring the Yamal-402 satellite into its designated orbit, Russia's Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) company said.
Moscow to Get Updated Missile Defenses - Deputy Minister RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2012 -- Russia's anti-missile defense system covering Moscow and Russia's central industrial regions will be augmented by unspecified new systems in the near future, Deputy Defense Minister Oleg Ostapenko said on Tuesday.
Russia Confirms Pullout from Gabala Radar in Azerbaijan RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2012 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the Russian army will no longer rent the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan Wants Russia to Hand Over Space Town RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2012 -- Kazakhstan and Russia are in talks over returning the city of Baikonur in Kazakhstan - home to Russia's main rocket launch center - from Russian to local jurisdiction, the head of Kazakhstan's space agency (Kazkosmos) said on Monday.
Russia to Abandon Key Missile Defense Station – Baku RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2012 -- The Russian army is giving up the Gabala radar it leased in Azerbaijan because of a disagreement over rental price, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Russia Fails To Insert Yamal-402 Satellite Into Desired Orbit RIA Novosti 09 Dec 2012 -- Russia has failed to put the Yamal-402 communications satellite in the desired orbit as it separated from the upper stage four minutes prior to the calculated time, Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said on Sunday.
Russia Launches Gazprom Telecoms Satellite RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2012 -- A Proton-M carrier rocket blasted off on Saturday to orbit a Yamal-class telecoms satellite for Gazprom Space Systems (GSS), a telecommunications arm of Russia's energy giant Gazprom.
Space launch vehicle core purchases balance needs with lower cost, competition AFNS 07 Dec 2012 -- Purchasing core elements used to launch 28 rockets into space for National Security Space missions is the focus of negotiations between the Air Force and United Launch Alliance to establish a requirements contract, according to Defense Under Secretary Frank Kendall.
Japan Deploys Patriot Missiles Ahead of N.Korea Launch RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2012 -- A Japanese naval transport ship has delivered Patriot missile interceptor systems to the southern island of Ishigaki to counter any threat posed by North Korea’s planned space launch.
NATO Calls On Pyongyang To Cancel Rocket Launch RFE/RL 05 Dec 2012 -- NATO has called on North Korea to cancel plans for its second rocket launch of 2012, saying it would violate UN resolutions.
N.Korean Rocket Set Up on Launch Pad RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2012 -- North Korea has completed pre-launch assembly of all three stages of a long-range rocket for a flight later this month, media reports said, in defiance of international calls to call off the operation.
Putin Urges CIS Countries to Join Glonass RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2012 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States to join Glonass, Russia's global positioning system.
American & Russian Prepare for Yearlong Space Mission RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2012 -- American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko acknowledged that their upcoming yearlong mission will be challenging.
NATO Foreign Ministers’ statement on Patriot deployment to Turkey NATO 04 Dec 2012
NATO agrees to augment Turkey’s air-defence capabilities NATO 04 Dec 2012 -- NATO ministers of foreign affairs agreed to augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities by deploying Patriot missiles at a meeting in Brussels.
NATO Approves Turkey’s Request for Patriot Missiles AFPS 04 Dec 2012 -- NATO foreign ministers have agreed to Turkey’s request for Patriot anti-missile batteries to defend the country against possible airstrikes from neighboring Syria.
NATO to Deploy Defensive Missiles to Turkey VOA 04 Dec 2012 -- NATO has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Turkey in response to the continuing violence in Syria and concern its government might resort to using chemical weapons.
NATO Approves Deployment of Patriot Missiles in Turkey RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- NATO allies approved the deployment of Patriot air defense systems in Turkey along the border with Syria, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.
Russia Respects Turkey’s Right to Self-Defense: Lavrov RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- Moscow is not attempting to prevent Turkey from realizing its right to self-defense by opposing the deployment of Patriot missiles along the border with Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
NATO: Syria Chemical Weapons Warrant Immediate International Reaction VOA 04 Dec 2012 -- The NATO secretary-general says the alliance will authorize the deployment of a missile defense system to Turkey "within weeks."
Rasmussen Expects NATO To Back Turkish Request For Missiles RFE/RL 04 Dec 2012 -- NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says he is confident the alliance will approve Turkey's request for the deployment of surface-to-air missiles.
N. Korea Ignores Warnings, Prepares Rocket Launch VOA 04 Dec 2012 -- North Korea appears to be moving ahead with preparations to launch a long-range rocket, despite international condemnation.
N.Korea Puts Rocket’s 2nd Stage on Launch Pad RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- North Korea has completed the installation of the second stage of a carrier rocket and is assembling its third and last stage.
Expressing serious concern, Ban urges DPR Korea to reconsider planned rocket launch UN News Centre 04 Dec 2012 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban is “seriously concerned” about the announcement of a planned rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Post-Soviet Military Alliance Reaffirms Missile Defense Plans RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- The Collective Security Treaty Organization plans to build an integrated air and missile defense system, the chief of the Russian military’s General Staff said.
Sea Launch Orbits Eutelsat-70B Satellite RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- The Sea Launch consortium has successfully launched its Zenit-3SL carrier rocket with the Eutelsat-70B satellite from the Odyssey Launch Platform in the Pacific Ocean.
NASA’s Voyager 1 Enters New Region in Deep Space RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- NASA's Voyager 1 probe has encountered a new region at the edge of our solar system, NASA reported.
NASA’s Curiosity Finds Complex Chemistry On Mars RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2012 -- NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has employed its full set of tools to analyze Martian soil and discovered water, sulfur and chlorine-containing substances, as well as other ingredients, within it.
NATO to Discuss Anti-Missile System for Turkey VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- NATO foreign ministers will discuss sending a missile defense system to Turkey in response to the continuing violence in Syria.
NATO Experts Select Patriot Missile Sites in Turkey RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2012 -- NATO military experts have selected sites for the deployment of at least three Patriot air defense systems along Turkey's border with Syria.
Information on the Launch of an Earth Observation Satellite "Kawngmyongsong-3"(2) IMO 03 Dec 2012
Russia Urges N. Korea to Cancel Rocket Launch VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- Russia is urging North Korea not to go ahead with a planned rocket launch later this month. The statement was issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Russia Warns Pyongyang Not To Launch Rocket RFE/RL 03 Dec 2012 -- Russia is urging North Korea to cancel its plan to launch a rocket later this month.
Russia Warns N.Korea Against Rocket Launch RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2012 -- Russia called on North Korea to abandon plans to launch a space rocket later this month, which Pyongyang announced on the weekend.
China Voices Concern over N.Korea’s Planned Satellite Launch RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2012 -- China has voiced its concern over North Korea’s announced plan to launch a carrier rocket with a satellite later this month, Xinhua news agency reported citing a Foreign Ministry official.
North Korea's satellite launch will not affect Taiwan CNA 03 Dec 2012 -- North Korea's planned satellite launch will not pose any security threat to Taiwan because of the big distance between the two countries.
North Korea Launch Plan Alarms Region VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- North Korea's anticipated ballistic missile launch this month is already drawing reaction from its neighbors and the United States.
Russia Delays Glonass-K Satellite Launch RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2012 -- The launch of Russia’s second Glonass-K satellite has been delayed until 2013, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Alexey Zolotukhin said.
Rover Finds No Definitive Signs of Organics on Mars VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- NASA's Curiosity rover has sampled Martian rocks and soil, analyzing them using instruments inside the roving laboratory.
Martian Soil Sample Reveals No Organic Compounds VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- Despite speculation that NASA was set to announce big findings from the Curiosity rover’s first analysis of Martian soil, the agency revealed that an initial analysis found no organic material.
Voyager 1 Reaches Final Boundary Before Interstellar Space VOA 03 Dec 2012 -- The Voyager 1, operated by the U.S. space agency NASA, has entered a newly discovered region at the edge of the solar system, and is close to crossing a final boundary into instellar space.
Secrets of universe revealed thanks to AF research complex AFNS 03 Dec 2012 -- Looking skyward, scientists worldwide now know the universe's size, composition, approximate age and rate of expansion.
Soyuz-ST Takes Observation Satellite to Orbit RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2012 -- Europe's dual-purpose observation satellite Pleiades 1B was launched into orbit by Russian Soyuz-ST-a carrier rocket on Sunday, a Roscosmos spokesman said.
Taiwan urges North Korea to heed concern over satellite launch CNA 02 Dec 2012 -- Taiwan urged North Korea Sunday to take seriously the international community's concerns over its plan to launch a rocket carrying a satellite payload later this month.
North Korea Announces December Missile Test RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2012 -- North Korea said on Saturday it will launch a 'working satellite' later this month, sparking protests from neighboring South Korea.
US Critisizes N.Korean Launch Plan RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2012 -- The United States condemned on Saturday North Korea's plan to launch its rocket calling it 'provocative'.
US Condemns North Korean Rocket Launch Plan VOA 01 Dec 2012 -- The United States has responded to North Korea's announcement that it plans to launch a long-range rocket, saying the act would be 'highly provocative' and would threaten peace and security in the region. It said any such launch using ballistic missile technology would be in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions adopted earlier this year.
DPRK to Launch Working Satellite KCNA 01 Dec 2012 -- A spokesman for the Korean Committee for Space Technology issued the following statement.

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