November 16, 2005
- The European Space Agency (ESA) launches two commercial satellites using the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, achieving the tenth successful launch in a row for the Ariane 5 series. With its total payload mass of about 8,000 kg (8 metric tons) this mission sets a new record. (spaceRef.com)
- The United States government has won its fight to keep supervisory authority over the internet through its contractor, the ICANN, despite opposition from many nations. (BBC)
Read more about this topic: November 2005 In Science
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