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Highlighting molecular clues to the link between childhood maltreatment and later suicide
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Contact: Rhiannon Bugno Biol.Psych@utsouthwestern.edu 214-648-0880 Elsevier
Philadelphia, PA, July 3, 2012 Exposure to childhood maltreatment increases the risk for most psychiatric disorders as well as many negative consequences of these conditions. This new study, by Dr. Gustavo Turecki and colleagues at McGill University, Canada, provides important insight into one of the most extreme outcomes, suicide.
"In this study, we expanded our previous work on the epigenetic regulation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene by investigating the impact of severe early-life adversity on DNA methylation," explained Dr. Turecki. The glucocorticoid receptor is important because it is a brain target for the stress hormone cortisol.
The researchers studied brain tissue from people who had committed suicide, some of whom had a history of childhood maltreatment, and compared that tissue to people who had died from other causes. They found that particular variants of the glucocorticoid receptor were less likely to be present in the limbic system, or emotion circuit, of the brain in people who had committed suicide and were maltreated as children compared to the other two groups.
This study also advances the understanding of how the altered pattern of glucocorticoid receptor regulation developed in the maltreated suicide completers. The authors found that the pattern of methylation of the gene coding for the glucocorticoid receptors was altered in the suicide completers with a history of abuse. These DNA methylation differences were associated with distinct gene expression patterns.
Since methylation is one way that genes are switched on or off for long periods of time, it appears that childhood adversity can produce long-lasting changes in the regulation of a key stress response system that may be associated with increased risk for suicide.
"Preventing suicide is a critical challenge for psychiatry. This study provides important new information about brain changes that may increase the risk of suicide," said Dr. John Krystal, Editor of Biological Psychiatry. "It is striking that early life maltreatment can produce these long-lasting changes in the control of specific genes in the brain. It is also troubling that the consequences of this process can be so dire. Thus, it is important that we continue to study these epigenetic processes that seem to underlie aspects of the lasting consequences of childhood adversity."
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The article is "Differential Glucocorticoid Receptor Exon 1B, 1C, and 1H Expression and Methylation in Suicide Completers with a History of Childhood Abuse" by Benoit Labonte, Volodymyr Yerko, Jeffrey Gross, Naguib Mechawar, Michael J. Meaney, Moshe Szyf, and Gustavo Turecki (doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.01.034). The article appears in Biological Psychiatry, Volume 72, Issue 1 (July 1, 2012), published by Elsevier.
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The Truth about Videogame and Trailer uploads – Video
02-07-2012 17:22 I haven't claimed on this video! If you see an ad, it isn't mine. Don't hound me about it. While i shouldn't have had to make this video explaining myself, sometimes upfront explanations are the best policy. Ignorance is not bliss, hence why i've sought to educate you guys about the issue. Thanks for the messages, inquisitive and supportive. Feel free to ask more in the comments if you are still confused, i'll do my best to answer them. For obvious reasons, i can't go into detail about my contract(s), so i won't be able to answer questions tending to that area. Also, as mentioned in the video, this covers things from my perspective. I have no knowledge of how uploading trailers works for other press sites, partners, networks or youtubers. Each to their own. Once again, i'm earning nothing off this. It is purely for your benefit and my peace of mind. Share it if you want, or don't. No biggie. Finally, if you don't wish to watch trailers on my channel anymore (i'm still gonna upload them), then check out these other places where you can watch them: Assassin's Creed Official Channels IGN TGN Curse Network Machinima Pixelenemy Gametrailers TGS Media Cows V3tro Media Most big youtube channels Youtube
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Coast to Coast AM – Mars, Energy
03-07-2012 06:03 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LATEST UPDATED VIDEO THAT CAME OUT TODAY Subscribe To Get Notified Of The Latest Releases As They Come Out Date: 07-02-12 Host: George Noory Guests: Charles Shults III, Howard Bloom Aerospace and defense systems developer Sir Charles Shults discussed his work with alternative energy sources, the discovery of new extrasolar planets, the new rover which will land soon on Mars, and the concept of mind uploading into virtual worlds which could lead to a form of immortality. The Curiosity rover is scheduled to arrive on Mars on August 5th-- it's a larger vehicle than the previous rovers, and has advanced testing and photographic equipment. It's due to land in Gale Crater-- an area where water would have been present over a great period of time, and Shults believes there is a high probability that fossils of primitive life may be found there. (Check out our Insta-Poll on whether you believe there's current or past life on Mars.) There may be some simple ways to develop interstellar travel, Shults declared. One possibility is a reactionless thruster, which could be thought of as a quantum mechanics device "that could produce thrust in one direction without throwing exhaust out the other side," he explained. Regarding energy, he'd like to see the end of burning petroleum for fuel, and one development he expressed enthusiasm for is a new type of fuel cell that can also act as a kind of battery. By 2025, Shults foresees the ...
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03-07-2012 06:10 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LATEST UPDATED VIDEO THAT CAME OUT TODAY Subscribe To Get Notified Of The Latest Releases As They Come Out Date: 07-02-12 Host: George Noory Guests: Charles Shults III, Howard Bloom Aerospace and defense systems developer Sir Charles Shults discussed his work with alternative energy sources, the discovery of new extrasolar planets, the new rover which will land soon on Mars, and the concept of mind uploading into virtual worlds which could lead to a form of immortality. The Curiosity rover is scheduled to arrive on Mars on August 5th-- it's a larger vehicle than the previous rovers, and has advanced testing and photographic equipment. It's due to land in Gale Crater-- an area where water would have been present over a great period of time, and Shults believes there is a high probability that fossils of primitive life may be found there. (Check out our Insta-Poll on whether you believe there's current or past life on Mars.) There may be some simple ways to develop interstellar travel, Shults declared. One possibility is a reactionless thruster, which could be thought of as a quantum mechanics device "that could produce thrust in one direction without throwing exhaust out the other side," he explained. Regarding energy, he'd like to see the end of burning petroleum for fuel, and one development he expressed enthusiasm for is a new type of fuel cell that can also act as a kind of battery. By 2025, Shults foresees the ...
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03-07-2012 17:48 C2CAM - Mars, Energy, & Mind Uploads Discussed !! - 07.02.12 .................................................................................................................... Aerospace and defense systems developer Sir Charles Shults discussed his work with alternative energy sources, the discovery of new extrasolar planets, the new rover which will land soon on Mars, and the concept of mind uploading into virtual worlds which could lead to a form of immortality. The Curiosity rover is scheduled to arrive on Mars on August 5th-- it's a larger vehicle than the previous rovers, and has advanced testing and photographic equipment. It's due to land in Gale Crater-- an area where water would have been present over a great period of time, and Shults believes there is a high probability that fossils of primitive life may be found there. Road Rage Analysis First hour guest, author Howard Bloom reacted to a recent case of road rage, and talked about the evolutionary roots behind such incidents. In the animal kingdom there is a pecking order or dominance hierarchy within small groups, but when a new animal comes into an established group, chaos ensues and there is a new battle for dominance-- this is akin to episodes of road rage where angered drivers fight for control and dominance by shooting or attacking, he suggested. Further, people who drive larger vehicles such as SUVs are trying to appear dominant, he opined ...
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Oh, say can you sing all four stanzas?
'The Star-Spangled Banner" is a tricky song, but we love it anyway. We stand up when we hear it. We put our hands on our hearts. Sometimes we even get a little teary-eyed.
We have a strong, emotional attachment to this song that is riddled with awkward lyrics, bristling with horrific imagery, and so hard to sing that no one ever, ever makes it through all four stanzas. Are you kidding? One stanza is quite enough.
I was thinking of this the other day as I read an item on the Internet that says the technology now exists to create the world's first perfect song.
Yes, by using computer tools and digital effects, scientists and technicians wearing lab coats now can mechanically enhance a song to the point where it is without blemish. Just upload it, push the "vocal tuning" button and the "pitch correction" button and lots of other buttons, and presto! Perfect!
This is terrible news.
For one thing, perfection is a real party pooper. If a perfect song comes along, it will pretty much wreck it for us as far as appreciating other songs. After all, who's going to settle for lousy, imperfect songs, once we've heard our first perfect song? We won't even love our old favorites anymore. How can we? They're not perfect.
Another problem with perfection is that it's a real trouble maker. Overreaching is a dangerous business. Remember the story of Adam and Eve, who could have lived happily ever after in the Garden of Eden, running around
(Moral: Don't make important decisions while running around naked.)
Another problem with perfection is that it's a complete mystery to us humans. We can't deal with it. We don't even know what it is.
We call things perfect that really aren't.
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Stop The Sovietization Of American Medicine
Instead of blindly following new regulations, the medical community must oppose unnecessary rules handed down from the politburo.
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In China, Medicine Costs Fall Under Healthcare Reform
Chinese healthcare reform making prescription drugs more affordable -- report.
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China Botanic's Siberian Ginseng Extract Recognized as Safe Medicine
HARBIN, China, July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Botanic Pharmaceutical Inc. (NYSE AMEX: CBP) ("China Botanic" or the "Company"), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of botanical products, bio-pharmaceuticals and Traditional Chinese Medicines ("TCM") in China, today announced that the Company's Siberian Ginseng Extract was recognized as Safe Medicine at the 8th session of the Selection Event, hosted by the Health Newspaper in China and supported by the Ministry of Health of China.
In May 2012, at the 8th session of the Selection event, a total of 30 medicines manufactured by 30 Chinese pharmaceutical companies were recognized as Safe Medicine by civilians. Since its debut in 2004, the Selection Event is well known in China's pharmaceutical industry. The selection procedure includes conducting surveys of Chinese consumers and their opinion of products offered by domestic pharmaceutical companies The Selection Event is designed to understand the needs of patients and gain valuable insights from the general population on the quality and remedial effect of different medications.
"We are honored that our Siberian Ginseng Extract product has been recognized as Safe Medicine by our domestic consumers along with 29 other medicines from well-known pharmaceutical companies. We believe this reflects on our commitment to deliver high-quality products which optimally meet our customer's needs," commented Mr. Shaoming Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Botanic. "We are encouraged by this recognition as we continue to make efforts to expand the scope and reach of Siberian Ginseng in China and internationally."
For more information on the 8th session of the Selection Event, please visit http://aqyy.jkb.com.cn.
ABOUT CHINA BOTANIC PHARMACEUTICAL INC
China Botanic Pharmaceutical Inc. is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of botanical products, bio-pharmaceutical products, and traditional Chinese medicines ("TCM"), in the People's Republic of China. All of the Company's products are produced at its three GMP-certified production facilities in Ah City, Dongfanghong and Qingyang. The Company distributes its botanical anti-depression and nerve-regulation products, biopharmaceutical products, and botanical antibiotic and OTC TCMs through its network of over 3,000 distributors and over 70 sales centers across 24 provinces in China. For more information, please visit http://www.renhuang.com.
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This press release contains certain statements that may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the Company's future operations and financial performance, taking into account the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known that may cause actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to manage expansion of its operations effectively, and other factors detailed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented herein.
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Ecuador's mix of folk and modern medicine
3 July 2012 Last updated at 21:25 ET By Irene Caselli Riobamba, Ecuador
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Patient Jenny Layedra and yachak Mariano Atupana talk about the importance of indigenous treatments
Dressed in a red poncho and traditional hat, Mariano Atupana stands out among the medical staff at the hospital in the Ecuadorean town of Riobamba.
But it is not just his dress that makes him different.
Mr Atupana is a yachak, a medicine man, who uses burning candles and egg yolks to help diagnose ailments.
Yachaks normally see patients in villages in Ecuador's Andes mountains.
But Mr Atupana examines them in a room at Riobamba's Alternative Andean Hospital - a private institution where Western and Andean medicine are practised side by side.
This hospital is one of a number of pioneering projects in Ecuador which are bringing together different types of healthcare.
Patient Jenny Layedra, 44, has come to the hospital because she has been feeling physically weak and tired, and suffering with headaches.
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Research and Markets: Personalized Medicine – Scientific and Commercial Aspects
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sdct5t/personalized_medic) has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Personalized Medicine - Scientific and Commercial Aspects" to their offering.
The aim of personalized medicine or individualized treatment is to match the right drug to the right patient and, in some cases, even to design the appropriate treatment for a patient according to his/her genotype. This report describes the latest concepts of development of personalized medicine based on pharmacogenomics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacoproteomics, and metabolomics.
Profiles of 264 companies involved in developing technologies for personalized medicines, along with 486 collaborations are included in the part II of the report. Finally the bibliography contains over 650 selected publications cited in the report.The report is supplemented by 65 tables and 18 figures.
Key Topics Covered:
- Basic Aspects
- Molecular Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine
- Pharmacogenetics
- Pharmacogenomics
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Class Acts: Linnea Simcik, Bloomfield High School
"We live in a country where people like to point out all the things that are wrong in the U.S. To me, yeah, nothing's perfect, but there are so many things we have right here. To truly be able to be grateful for those things, I need to give back and serve my country." - Linnea Simcik, Bloomfield HS (Courtesy of Linnea Simcik / July 2, 2012)
Linnea Simcik said she wants to go to medical school, and serve her country in the military.
"We live in a country where people like to point out all the things that are wrong in the U.S.," Simcik said. "To me, yeah, nothing's perfect, but there are so many things we have right here. To truly be able to be grateful for those things, I need to give back and serve my country."
Simcik will attend Southern Virginia University in the fall and study biology, with a minor in computer science. She will also attend Virginia Military Institute's ROTC program.
In the future, Simcik said she hopes to be a radiologist and, eventually, a military doctor. She said she is "fascinated" with medicine and how the body works.
"I've always known I wanted to go into a career where I could directly help people," Simcik said.
In addition to playing varsity tennis and leading her church's youth group, Simcik was a member of the National French and Spanish Honors Society and was a battalion commander in JROTC.
Simcik said she received the Yale Book Award and the University of Rochester Academic Award and was a Governor's Scholar Semifinalist, in addition to school achievement awards.
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EHRs Can Reduce Doctors' Malpractice Claims: Study
Using electronic health records could help doctors face fewer malpractice suits, a study by Harvard Medical School researchers revealed.
In their study, called "The Relationship Between Electronic Health Records and Malpractice Claims," the Harvard researchers found that 84 percent of respondents were less likely to face malpractice claims after implementing EHR platforms.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, part of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) network, published the findings on its Website June 25.
Between 2005 and 2007, researchers interviewed 275 doctors in the surgical and medical specialties. Of the claims the doctors received during this period, 49 out of 51 involved events that happened before they adopted EHRs.
Participating doctors were members of Harvard Medical School and covered by a malpractice insurer, Controlled Risk Insurance Company/Risk Management Foundation (CRICO/RMF).
"The high quality and availability of proper documentation in EHRs may increase the likelihood of successful defense against malpractice claims," the report stated.
The authors of the study include Dr. Steven Simon, associate professor with Harvard Medical School and chief of general internal medicine at the VA Boston Healthcare System, as well as Dr. Mariah Quinn of the department of internal medicine at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a nonprofit medical group practice serving eastern Massachusetts.
"At the very least, this study should provide doctors and medical groups with further assurance that EHR adoption is very unlikely to increase their odds of a malpractice claim," Simon told eWEEK in an email.
To arrive at the study's results, Harvard researchers used a statistical method called Poisson regression to find a linear correlation between its 2005 and 2007 results.
"Because physicians in the sample were insured for different durations and used EHRs for variable amounts of time, the number of insured years was calculated for each physician before and after EHR adoption," the report stated.
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Students Interrupt John Key at Medical School opening
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Student Protestors Interrupt John Key at Medical School opening
A group of students has interrupted a speech from Prime Minister John Key as he opened the new Medical and Health Sciences complex at the University of Auckland yesterday.The students from protest group Blockade the Budget stood in the wind and rain chanting 'We're cold, we're wet, we're drowning is student debt!' - One protestor was able to make her way into the ceremony to address Key directly.
The protest was one of a series of demonstrations against the National Government's recent Budget cuts. The Student allowances will no longer be available for post-graduate study, and access will be limited to 200 weeks for longer courses, including many of the degrees on offer at the Medical School. Commenting at the protest, post-graduate student Wednesday Jones said 'Isn't it ironic that millions of dollars were spent on revamping the Medical School while thanks to his shortsighted, selfish and detrimental budget, the school will only ever be accessed by students from wealthy backgrounds.'
Health Sciences student Mark Nelson added 'There is always money for new buildings or public relations campaigns, but nothing to support students from less privileged backgrounds. We should be able to celebrate these facilities as a benefit for everyone, but we know that the business approach to education means that this is an elite facility that will be out of reach for most of us'
When asked about the protest action, Blockade the Budget replied with 'It's only a few weeks since 43 students were abused and arrested by police for protesting against the arrogance of this Government, now we have John Key up here cutting ribbons and acting like a great benefactor. We want people to know the truth, the National Government is destroying education.'
Students are planning a large public demonstration called 'Show and Tell' for the 21st of July. The issues that the group will be protesting against include $400 Million in cuts to early childhood education, the National Standards program, performance based pay for teachers, charter schools and education as a business, $13 Billion worth of Student Debt, cuts to the student allowance scheme and arts funding, the 7th highest tertiary fees in the world and 15% of tertiary students living in absolute financial distress.
Anyone interested in joining the rally against education cuts are encouraged to meet at 1pm on Saturday 21st July at Britomart, Auckland CBD.
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Liberty University Power Outage Relief Services Extended to Thursday; Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre to Open
Liberty University will be offering its relief services through Thursday for those in the Lynchburg, Va., community affected by the power outage.Lynchburg, Va. (PRWEB) July 03, 2012 Liberty University will be offering its relief services through Thursday for those in the Lynchburg, Va., community affected by the power outage.Reber-Thomas Dining Hall will remain open to the public for breakfast ...
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ATK Unveils Liberty Transportation Service to have Extended Cargo Configuration
ATK the company leading development of the Liberty commercial spacecraft, is pleased to announce an expanded crew and cargo capability. The extended cargo configuration will allow the Liberty spacecraft to take full advantage of the launch vehicle lift capacity to transport a pressurized pod (the Liberty Logistics Module or LLM) along with the composite crew module. Based on NASA's 15-foot diameter Multi-Purpose Logistic Module design, the LLM will include a common berthing mechanism and will be capable of transporting up to 5,100 pounds of pressurized cargo. With that capability, the LLM could be used to transport four full-size science racks to the International Space Station - along with a team of scientists to perform the associated science.
"Liberty's expanded service allows us to bring a commercial capability delivering up to seven crew members, 5,000 pounds of pressurized cargo, along with external cargo in a single flight," said Kent Rominger, ATK vice president and program manager for Liberty. "This results in tremendous value since all other commercial offerings would need two flights to accomplish what Liberty does in one."
While on the launch pad and during launch, the LLM will be fully protected by a lightweight shroud. Once the launch vehicle is through the earth's atmosphere, the shroud is no longer needed and will be jettisoned, maximizing payload capability.
The Liberty team is developing a complete commercial space service to revolutionize access to Earth orbit. The system is built on safety, reliability and market value, all essential to the success of the emerging commercial market and NASA. Blending new composite and electronics technology with the lessons learned in 50 years of human spaceflight produces a unique capability for human space flight. Liberty is an international venture dedicated to using the best people, lean production processes and flight-proven hardware to significantly reduce the cost while dramatically increasing the safety of space access.
Liberty is a complete commercial crew system that includes a human-rated composite spacecraft, advanced abort system, a reliable, affordable and capable commercial launch vehicle to low Earth orbit and ground and mission operations, which were all designed from inception to meet NASA's human-rating requirements. Unmanned test flights are planned for 2014 and 2015, followed by the first human flights in 2015 with a Liberty flight crew flying to the International Space Station.
ATK is the team lead, with Astrium and Lockheed Martin serving as major subcomponent providers. Additional subcontractors for Liberty include Safran, Moog Inc., Honeywell, Astrotech Space Operations (ASTC), Aerojet, Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Teledyne Brown, 3Dynamic Concepts, Inc, Hamilton Sundstrand, L-3 Cincinnati Electronics and Teledyne Brown.
The Liberty system team is located across 10 states including Alabama, California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Virginia. The commercial program is expected to sustain thousands of jobs as well as bring approximately 600 new jobs across the country.
More information on the Liberty Transportation Service can be found at http://www.libertyspace.us.
ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com.
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ATK Unveils Liberty Transportation Service to have Extended Cargo Configuration
ATK Unveils Unique Liberty Capability
ARLINGTON, Va., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ATK (ATK), the company leading development of the Liberty commercial spacecraft, is pleased to announce an expanded crew and cargo capability. The extended cargo configuration will allow the Liberty spacecraft to take full advantage of the launch vehicle lift capacity to transport a pressurized pod (the Liberty Logistics Module or LLM) along with the composite crew module. Based on NASA's 15-foot diameter Multi-Purpose Logistic Module design, the LLM will include a common berthing mechanism and will be capable of transporting up to 5,100 pounds of pressurized cargo. With that capability, the LLM could be used to transport four full-size science racks to the International Space Station along with a team of scientists to perform the associated science.
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"Liberty's expanded service allows us to bring a commercial capability delivering up to seven crew members, 5,000 pounds of pressurized cargo, along with external cargo in a single flight," said Kent Rominger, ATK vice president and program manager for Liberty. "This results in tremendous value since all other commercial offerings would need two flights to accomplish what Liberty does in one."
While on the launch pad and during launch, the LLM will be fully protected by a lightweight shroud. Once the launch vehicle is through the earth's atmosphere, the shroud is no longer needed and will be jettisoned, maximizing payload capability.
The Liberty team is developing a complete commercial space service to revolutionize access to Earth orbit. The system is built on safety, reliability and market value, all essential to the success of the emerging commercial market and NASA. Blending new composite and electronics technology with the lessons learned in 50 years of human spaceflight produces a unique capability for human space flight. Liberty is an international venture dedicated to using the best people, lean production processes and flight-proven hardware to significantly reduce the cost while dramatically increasing the safety of space access.
Liberty is a complete commercial crew system that includes a human-rated composite spacecraft, advanced abort system, a reliable, affordable and capable commercial launch vehicle to low Earth orbit and ground and mission operations, which were all designed from inception to meet NASA's human-rating requirements.Unmanned test flights are planned for 2014 and 2015, followed by the first human flights in 2015 with a Liberty flight crew flying to the International Space Station.
ATK is the team lead, with Astrium and Lockheed Martin serving as major subcomponent providers. Additional subcontractors for Liberty include Safran, Moog Inc., Honeywell, Astrotech Space Operations (ASTC), Aerojet, Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Teledyne Brown, 3Dynamic Concepts, Inc, Hamilton Sundstrand, L-3 Cincinnati Electronics and Teledyne Brown.
The Liberty system team is located across 10 states including Alabama, California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Virginia. The commercial program is expected to sustain thousands of jobs as well as bring approximately 600 new jobs across the country.
More information on the Liberty Transportation Service can be found at http://www.libertyspace.us.
ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com.
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