N.Korea says 180 US spy flights hurt nuclear talks
Posted on: Mon Oct 31st, 2005 | alertnet.org

SEOUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Monday the United States conducted at least 180 espionage flights in October, adding the missions hurt the chances for a settlement in talks aimed at ending Pyongyang's nuclear programmes.

Small Firms Turn to Drones, Demand Grows for Unmanned Craft
Posted on: Mon Oct 31st, 2005 | washingtonpost.com

A soldier wary of what's over the next hill can snap together the nose, tail, body and two wings of the Evolution XTS, all six pounds of it, and find out. Just load a hand-held sling shot and let the airplane fly, for 90 minutes if needed. Guide it by computer and watch real-time video stream in.

Venus probe gets new launch date
Posted on: Mon Oct 31st, 2005 | news.bbc.co.uk

Venus Express, the European probe that will explore the second planet from the Sun, has been given a new launch date.