Sunday, October 25, 1998
Russia to test space mirror
The Russian space agency is preparing an extravagant experiment with a space mirror that would illuminate sun-starved northern cities and act as a `solar sail'. The Znamya (banner) experiment is to be launched next February and envisages unfolding a space mirror made of a membrane covered by a metal layer.
AXN Action TV launched
Sony-owned AXN Action TV on Saturday announced the launch of its 24 hour India service. AXN Action TV is a unique concept in India, it being the first TV channel to provide non-stop action.
|
|
