Those who feel powerful and confident will usually control more physical space, extending their arms and legs and generally taking up more room.

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With its slim form factor, the "A-Drive" could fit into tablet devices, greatly expanding its storage space while extending battery life by up to 30%.

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Space engineers are keen on extending the internet to space to control spacecraft because of the considerable cost and time savings that can be made.

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To do this the satellite would need to be in a synchronous orbit (one whose orbital period is the same as the period of revolution of the planet underneath), and the descending cable would have to be counterbalanced by an ascending one extending off into space.

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Space station programme manager Bill Gerstenmaier said extending astronauts' time aboard the station could help lay the groundwork for eventual Moon missions or Mars trips.

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Congress overwhelmingly agreed, and I was recently able to sign into law legislation that calls for extending the life of the space station for at least another 10 years.

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Developers are putting the brakes on new projects, cutting deals with tenants to keep space occupied and, if possible, extending the terms of their existing debt when it comes due.

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Because of the extraordinary value of this orbiting research outpost, earlier this year I proposed extending the life of the space station until at least 2020 so that NASA can pioneer new frontiers in education and international cooperation that will maximize the scientific return of this important foothold in space.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

As Google announces its White Space plans in the Republic of South Africa, Samsung too is extending its operations across the the continent.

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But the council told the BBC the new road would reduce traffic and it planned to limit the environmental impact of the new road by extending Witney Country Park east of the Windrush, compensating for the loss of open space to the south.

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