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February 03, 2015

Spire unveils nanosatellite to make weather predictable to navigate
San Francisco CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2015
Spire has unveiled the world's first network of commercial satellites to provide unparalleled insight into weather and climate changes. The satellites, which are booked to launch this year, aim to turn errors in weather forecasting from a resigned fate into an unacceptable occurrence. To date the amount of data available for weather forecasting has not kept pace with advancements in weather modeling and simulations, and that lack of data impacts everything and every person on a global scale: from ... read more

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China manufacturing unexpectedly shrinks in January

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New light-converting materials over cheap, efficient solar power

Westinghouse Accompanies Historic US Delegation To India

Soyuz Installed at Baikonur, Expected to Launch Wednesday

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