Aug 31 1993

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Orbital Sciences Corporation said its Orbital Imaging Corporation unit had been awarded a two-year, $7 million contract to provide atmospheric research data to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. (W Times, August 31/93)

People with temperature disorders have benefited from suits developed by NASA for use by astronauts in very hot temperatures. The suits have been modified for people who need help in keeping their body temperature down in hot weather. The suits for children are vests stiffed with detachable "cold packs," much like those used to keep food cold in picnic coolers. Other suits are powered by battery packs and fitted with tubes that circulate coolant. The suits are made of a material known as Thinsulate. (Fairfax Count) Journal, Aug 31/93)

Moscow held its first international aerospace show in Moscow. As many as 200 foreign aerospace companies and 250 enterprises from all over the former Soviet Union took part in the show, the largest event of its kind ever held in Russia. Russian military space equipment was on show for the first time. (UPI, Aug 31/93; LA Times, Sept 1/93)

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