IAF NEWS Thursday 4 October 2012

[International Astronautical Federation]

IAF NEWS Thursday 4 October 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation


Space surgery possible with zero-gravity tool

Simple surgery could endanger the lives of all on board a spacecraft if blood droplets get into cabin. A zero-gravity tool could help.

http://feeds.newscientist.com/c/749/f/10898/s/23f237b4/l/0L0Snew

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[International Astronautical Federation]

IAF NEWS Thursday 4 October 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation

Space and Major Disasters charter strengthens global contribution

International Charter on Space and Major Disasters is further strengthening its
contribution to disaster management worldwide.

http://www.eumetsat.int/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=


China’s next manned mission Shenzhou 10 to perform complex manoeuvres

China’s next manned spaceflight is likely to make a "fly around" of the Tiangong 1
space station, says Ming Li of the China Academy of Space Technology.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/chinas-next-manned-mis