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  Washington DC (Sputnik) Apr 19, 2022 All countries participating in the International Space Station (ISS) project should focus on maintaining its safety and continued work, and keep in mind the long history of cooperation, as Russia is reviewing the future of its participation after sanctions, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor told Sputnik. In March, Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin said the Russian space agency will soon inform the government of how it plans to terminate cooperation on the ISS and is analyzing options of whe ... read more |
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Russian cosmonauts activate robotic arm on ISS during spacewalkWashington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2021 Two Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station on Monday completed the first of two spacewalks to activate the station's new European Robotic Arm. ... more  
Shenzhou XIII mission a success in testing tech for space stationBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 The Shenzhou XIII mission has concluded the technology demonstration phase in the construction of China's Tiangong space station, according to a senior space official. Hao Chun, head of the Ch ... more 
China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crewsBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 The crews of China's Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions have been selected, and are carrying out relevant training and mission preparations, according to a press conference on Sunday. Both c ... more 
Core module of China's space station achieves anticipated goalBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 Tianhe, the core module of China's space station, has completed its verification of key technologies and achieved its expected goal. Yang Hong, chief designer of the space station system of th ... more |
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SpaceX launches second U.S. reconnaissance satellite on Falcon 9 rocketWashington DC (UPI) Apr 17, 2021 SpaceX on Sunday successfully launched a U.S. spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on its Falcon 9 rocket. ... more 
NASA moon rocket headed back to Vehicle Assembly Building after testing delaysWashington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2021 The launch of NASA's new moon rocket has been pushed back by nearly a month after the Space Launch System failed to complete necessary prelaunch testing, officials said Monday. ... more  
China Satellite Navigation Conference to highlight digital economy, intelligent navigationBeijing (XNA) Apr 15, 2022 The 13th China Satellite Navigation Conference will be held in Beijing in May, highlighting the digital economy and intelligent navigation, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. ... more 
China launches Zhongxing-6D satelliteXichang (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 China successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Friday. The satellite, Zhongxing-6D, was launched at 8 p.m. (B ... more |
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Artemis astronauts will ride in style in new crew transportation vehiclesKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 When astronauts leave their crew quarters at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their lunar mission, NASA's Artemis II crew will ride in a new set of wheels: A fleet of shiny crew transporta ... more 
China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyondBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2022 The return to Earth of three astronauts on Saturday after six months at China's new space station marks a landmark step in the country's space ambitions, ending its longest crewed mission ever. ... more
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months in spaceBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2022 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after 183 days in space, ending China's longest crewed mission as it continues its quest to become a major space power. ... more 
Xi calls on Wenchang to build world-class spaceportWenchang (XNA) Apr 15, 2022 President Xi Jinping has called on the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southern island province of Hainan to build itself into a world-class spaceport. Xi made the remark on Tuesday aftern ... more |
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Space balloon company offers first look at luxury cabinsWashington (AFP) April 12, 2022 A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth's curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin, lifted to the upper atmosphere with a giant balloon. ... more
NASA sets coverage for Russian spacewalksWashington DC (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 NASA will provide coverage of spacewalks Monday, April 18, and Thursday, April 28, as Russian cosmonauts venture outside the International Space Station to activate a new robotic arm attached to the ... more 
Astra announces electric propulsion system contract with LeoStellaAlameda CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 Astra Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTR) and LeoStella LLC ("LeoStella") has announced a contract for Astra to provide multiple Astra Spacecraft Engines for LeoStella satellites. Astra is expected to begin ... more  
Glide Breaker Program Enters New PhaseWashington DC (SPX) Apr 19, 2022 DARPA is seeking innovative proposals to conduct wind tunnel and flight testing of jet interaction effects for Phase 2 of the Glide Breaker program. The overall goal of Glide Breaker is to advance t ... more  
AFRL to highlight UAS and AFWERX programs at AUVSI XPONENTIALWright-Patterson AFB (AFRL) Apr 15, 2022 The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase programs and technologies in several areas including weapons and unmanned aerial systems, plus avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab ... more |
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 Luxembourg (SPX) Apr 14, 2022  Kleos Space S.A (ASX:KSS, Frankfurt:KS1) has confirmed that the first two Patrol Mission satellites (KSF2-C and KSF2-D) have been successfully deployed from D-Orbit's orbital transfer vehicle, ION Satellite Carrier, and contact has been established. The remaining two Patrol satellites (KSF2-A and KSF3-B) are expected to be deployed into a different orbit from the transfer vehicle in the coming w ... more |
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 Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 
Northrop Grumman Australia (NYSE: NOC) has entered into an agreement with Australian electronics engineering company IntelliDesign for hardware design services and contract manufacturing of Secure Communications Solution (SCS) devices.
Northrop Grumman Australia's sovereign SCS-200 capability provides simple, secure network access for deployed teams and individuals, supporting customers su ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Apr 15, 2022 
The 13th China Satellite Navigation Conference will be held in Beijing in May, highlighting the digital economy and intelligent navigation, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
The conference will showcase the latest industrialization achievement of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), the office said.
Diverse events such as summit forums, academic exchanges, ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) April 12, 2022 
A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth's curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin, lifted to the upper atmosphere with a giant balloon.
Space Perspective on Tuesday revealed illustrations of its swish cabins, which it hopes to start launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida from late 2024. More than 600 tickets have so far been sold, at $ ... more |
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 Taipei (AFP) April 14, 2022 
Taiwanese tech giant TSMC posted record revenue for the first three months of the year Thursday as demand soared for chips used in everything from smartphones and cars to missiles.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) operates the world's largest silicon wafer factories and produces some of the most advanced microchips.
Its first-quarter revenue rose 36 percent on-year and 1 ... more |
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 Paris (ESA) Apr 15, 2022 
With the climate crisis continuing to tighten its grip, nations around the world are making efforts to reduce emissions of climate warming gases. To track action, countries report their greenhouse gas emissions to the UNFCCC - the body responsible for driving global action to combat climate change. While accurate and consistent reporting is crucial, very few countries exploit Earth observation s ... more |
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 Pasadena, United States (AFP) April 15, 2022 
Holding binoculars and toting folding chairs the sightseers are laser-focused: the objective is to see the massive container ship Ever Forward, which has been stranded for a month in the mud of the US East Coast's Chesapeake Bay.
Some bring their families, while others come with friends, popping a squat at the best vantage point around - a park in the city of Pasadena, Maryland which offers ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 
The crews of China's Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions have been selected, and are carrying out relevant training and mission preparations, according to a press conference on Sunday.
Both crews will stay in orbit for six months, and they will for the first time rotate in orbit to realize the uninterrupted manned residence, Huang Weifen, chief designer of the China manned space program's ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) April 6, 2022 
The US announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to $95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defense system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China.
"The proposed sale will help to sustain (Taiwan's) missile density and ensure readiness for air operations," the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency ... more |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Apr 19, 2022 
DARPA is seeking innovative proposals to conduct wind tunnel and flight testing of jet interaction effects for Phase 2 of the Glide Breaker program. The overall goal of Glide Breaker is to advance the United States' ability to counter emerging hypersonic threats.
Phase 1 of the program focused on developing and demonstrating a divert and attitude control system (DACS) that enables a kill v ... more |
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 New York NY (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 
From designing new biomaterials to novel photonic devices, new materials built through a process called bottom-up nanofabrication, or self-assembly, are opening up pathways to new technologies with properties tuned at the nanoscale. However, to fully unlock the potential of these new materials, researchers need to "see" into their tiny creations so that they can control the design and fabricatio ... more |
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 Los Angeles (AFP) April 13, 2022  Sending miniature robots deep inside the human skull to treat brain disorders has long been the stuff of science fiction - but it could soon become reality, according to a California start-up.
Bionaut Labs plans its first clinical trials on humans in just two years for its tiny injectable robots, which can be carefully guided through the brain using magnets.
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 Shanghai (XNA) Apr 08, 2022 
Two drones carrying 20 kilograms of rice and vegetables took off from a distribution warehouse in Shanghai's Jinshan district on Thursday. Five minutes later, the drones landed in an open space in the village of Baowei three kilometers away. The supplies carried by the drones were donated by Hebei province.
After landing, volunteers disinfected the supplies before distributing them to loca ... more |
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