Jason-3 Ocean Satellite Lifts From Vandenberg Toward Orbit
Ocean monitoring satellite Jason-3 launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base to extend two decades of sea level measurements. The mission includes radar altimeter and GPS systems to track El Niño and La Niña effects and supports weather forecasting and maritime operations. SpaceX will attempt to land the first stage on a sea barge to cut launch costs.
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SBA reopens Sandy disaster loan window across states
The Small Business Administration continues processing low interest disaster loans for Superstorm Sandy. The filing period is extended to December 1, covering New York Connecticut Maryland North Carolina New Jersey Island Virginia West Virginia and Puerto Rico. Loans up to two million are available to repair replace or replace damaged business assets for eligible businesses and private nonprofit organizations.
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Small earthquake rattles WV Virginia Maryland
The U S Geological Survey reports a 3.0 magnitude tremor near the West Virginia Maryland Virginia border on Sunday afternoon. The quake, centered south of Harpers Ferry, caused no immediate damage per media reports.
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