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  Sydney (AFP) May 16, 2025 An Australian aerospace firm said Friday it has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone protecting its payload - a jar of Vegemite. An electrical fault erroneously deployed the opening mechanism of the carbon-fibre nose cone during pre-flight testing, Gilmour Space Technologies said. The nose cone is designed to shield the payload during the rocket's ascent through the Earth's atmosphere before reaching space. The mishap ha ... read more |
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York Space Systems Bard Mission Set for Launch to Test Advanced Communications for NASALos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace firm specializing in rapid mission deployment, has confirmed its Bard mission is ready for launch. The mission will test the Polylingual Experim ... more 
Two Earth Return Missions in Two Months Highlight Rocket Lab's Rapid Re-entry CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Rocket Lab has achieved a rapid turnaround of two Earth return missions within just two months, successfully delivering Varda Space Industries' W-3 capsule back to Earth. This marks the third overal ... more  
NASA's Voyager 1 Revives Backup Thrusters Before Command PausePasadena CA (JPL) May 15, 2025 The mission team wanted to fix the thrusters, deemed unusable decades ago, before the radio antenna that sends commands to the probe went offline for upgrades. Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsi ... more 
China completes testing of powerful reusable liquid rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) May 14, 2025 China has successfully completed full-scale testing of a 140-tonne liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine, a critical component for the nation's reusable carrier rockets, according to its developer, th ... more |
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Space law doesn't protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the MoonWashington DC (SPX) May 13, 2025 April 2025 was a busy month for space. Washington DC (SPX) May 13, 2025 Pop icon Katy Perry joined five other civilian women on a quick jaunt to the edge of space, making headlines. Meanwhile, anoth ... more |
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Satellites Enhance Navigation Safety on the Mersey with Cutting-Edge Tidal MappingLondon, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025 Scientists at the UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Liverpool are using satellite technology to improve the safety and efficiency of port operations on the iconic Mersey River. Funded by th ... more 
3D Printing Technologies Pave the Way for Moon and Mars ConstructionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 NASA is pushing the boundaries of construction technology to support long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars. By focusing on in-situ resource utilization, the agency aims to reduce the need ... more  
Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototypes Enter Phase 2 for Advanced On-Orbit Crosslink CompatibilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 The United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat as part of Phase 2 of the $100 million Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) p ... more
Rocket Lab Secures U.S. Air Force Contract for Neutron Re-Entry MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced that it will launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron, for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of a pioneering Rocket C ... more |
 
Britain, Germany jointly developing missiles: ministersBerlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 Britain and Germany are working together to develop strike missiles, their defence ministers said Thursday, as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and European powers seek to reduce dependence on US weapons. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Kazakhstan denies reports Russia to leave Baikonur spaceportAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) May 15, 2025 Kazakhstan said Thursday there were no talks on Russia giving up its lease on the Baikonur spaceport before it runs out in 2050, amid reports Moscow is looking to ditch the ageing cosmodrome. ... more  
Israel army says intercepts missile from Yemen, Huthis claim strikeJerusalem (AFP) May 15, 2025 The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Thursday and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. ... more  
Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspaceTallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025 Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. ... more  
Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territoryCairo (AFP) May 15, 2025 Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say. ... more |
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more 
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more 
Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more 
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on boardTokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more |
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US sanctions Chinese, HK firms for aiding Iran's missile programWashington (AFP) May 14, 2025 The United States on Wednesday unveiled fresh sanctions against six people and 12 firms - including several based in China and Hong Kong - for their support of Iran's ballistic missile program. ... more 
Sierra Space Reaches Key Milestone in Space Force R-GPS ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Sierra Space, a major player in commercial space and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of a critical testing phase for its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, developed in co ... more  
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fallBoston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025 The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more  
France pledges 10 mn euros for Chernobyl repair: Europe bankLondon (AFP) May 14, 2025 France will contribute 10 million euros to help fix a radiation cover at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine allegedly hit by a Russian drone, Europe's development bank announced Wednesday. ... more |
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China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisisBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China told the United States on Tuesday to "stop smearing and shifting blame" on the causes of its fentanyl crisis, condemning Washington's "unreasonable" tariffs imposed over the issue. ... more |
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Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'Los Angeles, United States (AFP) May 14, 2025 "Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where he is presenting a new offering that could bring haircuts and other services into your holiday home. ... more  
Asian markets stagger into weekend as trade rally runs out of legsHong Kong (AFP) May 16, 2025 Markets limped into the weekend as investors consolidated gains fed by the China-US trade war hiatus, having enjoyed one of their best weeks since Donald Trump unloaded his "Liberation Day" tariff bazooka last month. ... more 
China urges a 'more fair' business environment in FranceParis (AFP) May 15, 2025 Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called Thursday for "a more fair, just and predictable business environment" in France during talks with Finance Minister Eric Lombard in Paris. ... more 
Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledgesAbu Dhabi (AFP) May 16, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Friday capped off a Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi that has seen the securing of multi-billion-dollar deals, a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE, as well as historic overtures to Syria and renewed optimism over an Iran nuclear deal. ... more |
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