IAF NEWS Thursday 13 September 2012

[International Astronautical Federation]

IAF NEWS Thursday 13 September 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation


Japan�s third HTV cargo capsule leaves ISS

Astronauts unberthed the 32-ft.-long spacecraft from the station�s U.S. segment Harmony module shortly before 7 a.m. EDT.

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_09_


Poland joins ESA on Thursday

Poland formally becomes the 20th member of ESA

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_09_


South Korea to make third attempt to launch rocket on own

South Korea said Tuesday it will launch a rocket next month carrying an observation satellite, its third attempt to put a satellite fired from its own territory into orbit.











http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2019119940_apasskorearo


Russia�s Deputy PM says country must shoot for Moon base
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/11/russia-space-moon-idUS

Satellite data helps make drought insurance affordable for African farmers
http://www.artemis.bm/blog/2012/09/11/satellite-data-helps-make-

Chandrayaan II may be delayed, says ISRO Chief
http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Chandrayaan_II_may_be_delaye

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