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Date: January 7, 2013 12:13:53 PM GMT-06:00
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Welcome to this week's issue of The Space Review:


Separation of powers battle continues over the Code of Conduct
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The Defense Department authorization bill, signed into law last week, included a provision dealing with any efforts by the Obama Administration to negotiate an international code of conduct for space activities. Michael Listner explains how this continues a battle between the White House and Congress on who has the authority to enter into such an agreement.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2215/1

Storm preparations
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As the Sun approaches the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, there's renewed awareness, and concern, about the effects space weather can have on society, including disrupting communications and the power grid. Jeff Foust reports some people remain worried about the ability to predict such storms and to prepare for them.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2214/1

Open source smallsats in Russia
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Small satellites are capturing the attention of scientists and engineers around the world. Igor Afanasyev describes one successful effort in Russia to fly a small satellite utilizing open source technology.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2213/1

Review: Mirror Earth
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The search for extrasolar planets is driven in large part by the search for planets around other stars with similar masses, orbits, and compositions as the Earth, and thus potentially hospitable to life. Jeff Foust reviews a book that examines the state of exoplanet research and the personalities of the "exoplaneteers" seeking those other Earths.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2212/1


If you missed it, here's what we published in our previous issue:


Key space issues for 2013
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The end of the year is a natural time to reflect on the past year, but it's also an opportunity to look ahead into next year. Jeff Foust examines some of the key issues, from potential budget cuts to plans for the first flights of commercial space vehicles, that will be front and center in 2013.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2211/1

NASA is essential for national security
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NASA is not considered a military organization, yet can it play a role in national security? Gary Oleson, Bob Silsby, and Darin Skelly describe how NASA, from international cooperation to cost-effective technology development, can enhance national security.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2210/1

Last thoughts about working with the First Man
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One of the saddest events of 2012 was the death of Neil Armstrong. Dwayne Day recounts his experiences working with the first man to set foot on the Moon on an aeronautics committee last year.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2209/1

Launch failures: engine out
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In October, two launches within a few days of each other suffered engine problems, although both were able to complete their primary missions. Wayne Eleazer examines how past engine problems on launches have resulted in less fortunate outcomes.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2208/1

Review: A New American Space Plan
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NASA is getting plenty of advice about what it should be doing from Congress, committees, and other organizations. Jeff Foust reviews a book that provides the viewpoint of a reality TV personality, although his proposals for the space agency may be little more than fantasy.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2207/1


We appreciate any feedback you may have about these articles as well as
any other questions, comments, or suggestions about The Space Review.
We're also actively soliciting articles to publish in future issues, so
if you have an article or article idea that you think would be of
interest, please email me.

Until next week,

Jeff Foust
Editor, The Space Review
jeff@thespacereview.com
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