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First privately built Indian space rocket launches![]() Chennai, India (AFP) Nov 18, 2022 The first privately developed Indian rocket lifted off into the upper reaches of the atmosphere on Friday, in another milestone in the country's push to become a major space power. The half-tonne Vikram-S rocket launched before midday local time and travelled in an arc, live footage from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) showed. It safely splashed down into the sea six minutes later, according to the agency. The rocket, developed by local startup Skyroot Aerospace, reached a peak ... read more |
Liftoff! NASA successfully launches mega Moon rocketKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Nov 16, 2022 NASA launched the most powerful rocket ever built on a journey to the Moon on Wednesday, in a spectacular blaze of light and sound that marked the start of the space agency's new flagship program, Artemis. ... more
Drug discovery and development - in spaceWashington DC (SPX) Nov 18, 2022 Carrying out scientific experiments in space allows scientists to study and make drugs without gravity, which can lead to surprising results that improve research back on Earth. According to a cover ... more
Jet engine installed on NASA's X-59Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2022 NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 now has the engine that will power it in flight. The installation of the F414-GE-100 engine took place at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, ... more
NASA Awards SpaceX Second Contract Option for Artemis Moon LandingWashington DC (SPX) Nov 17, 2022 NASA has awarded a contract modification to SpaceX to further develop its Starship human landing system to meet agency requirements for long-term human exploration of the Moon under Artemis. W ... more |
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Shenzhou XIV taikonauts perform third spacewalkBeijing (XNA) Nov 17, 2022 The Shenzhou XIV crew on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station is conducting their extravehicular activities for the third time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Command ... more
Antenna to link up CubeSat chainsParis (ESA) Nov 17, 2022 Many small satellites might in the future do the same - or better - job as their single big equivalent. With that approach in mind, this high-frequency steerable antenna has been designed to link to ... more
To orbit and back with Space RiderParis (ESA) Nov 16, 2022 Europe's bid to deliver a return-to-Earth service for in-orbit transportation and research projects is rapidly taking shape, with teams working on the Space Rider spacecraft gearing up for a series ... more
Rocket Factory Augsburg to use test infrastructure at DLR LampoldshausenBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 17, 2022 Space start-ups with micro-launcher projects will be important players in European space transport in the future. So-called micro-launchers are smaller rockets that can carry payloads of up to one t ... more |
Spire Global unveils next-generation 16U satellite busBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 16, 2022 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, has unveiled a next-generation 16U satellite bus design at Space Tech Expo Europe. The s ... more
USU leads international space mission to shed new light on Brazil's vexing GPS problemLogan UT (SPX) Nov 16, 2022 In certain regions of Brazil, don't be surprised if your GPS device behaves erratically. For years, researchers have been scratching their heads, looking for a solution to the unreliable GPS signals ... more
Datapath delivers transformative DKET Terminal to US Space ForceDuluth GA (SPX) Nov 18, 2022 DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of advanced and secure communications solutions and technical support services, has announced the delivery of its transformative more mobile Deployable Ku Band Ear ... more
Galactic Energy carries out fourth successful launchJiuquan (XNA) Nov 17, 2022 Galactic Energy, a private carrier rocket maker in Beijing, carried out the fourth flight mission of its CERES 1 rocket on Wednesday afternoon to deploy five Earth-observation satellites into orbit. ... more |
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Benchmark Space Systems expands global production to meet rising propulsion system demandBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 16, 2022 With its Halcyon propulsion systems playingpivotal roles in key military and commercial space missions this year, Benchmark Space Systems has announced it has tripled its team from 30 to 83 and boos ... more
SpaceRyde announces multiple launch agreements with ISILAUNCHConcord, Canada (SPX) Nov 16, 2022 SpaceRyde, the space transportation company building the interplanetary logistics infrastructure known as the Rocket Network, has has announced multiple launch agreements with ISILAUNCH, a launch se ... more
UK to join EU project to speed up troop movementsBrussels (AFP) Nov 15, 2022 The EU on Tuesday gave the green light for Britain to join a project to speed the movement of troops around Europe, as the West frets about the threat from Russia. ... more
Germany offers to aid Polish air patrols after rocket strike: govt spokesmanBerlin (AFP) Nov 16, 2022 Germany said Wednesday it could send its own warplanes to support patrols over Poland following a deadly rocket strike in a village close to the border with Ukraine. ... more
AFRL awards contract for pioneering spacecraft in region of MoonKirtland AFB NM (SPX) Nov 15, 2022 The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $72 million contract to Advanced Space LLC to demonstrate space situational awareness, object detection and tracking in the region of the Moon, suppor ... more |
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How NASA's Deep Space Network Supports the Agency's Missions Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 16, 2022
Over 50 years ago, NASA captured the world's imagination and inspired generations with the Apollo 11 Moon landing. NASA's then-young Deep Space Network (DSN) was crucial to tracking and communicating with that mission, as it will also be essential to NASA's next push to the Moon: Artemis. In the half-century between those two lunar efforts, the network has expanded to support dozens of robotic s ... more |
Datapath delivers transformative DKET Terminal to US Space Force Duluth GA (SPX) Nov 18, 2022
DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of advanced and secure communications solutions and technical support services, has announced the delivery of its transformative more mobile Deployable Ku Band Earth Terminal (DKET) satellite communications terminal to the U.S. Space Force. The technological enhancement, along with the greatly improved transportability of this third generation DKET, has made th ... more |
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USU leads international space mission to shed new light on Brazil's vexing GPS problem Logan UT (SPX) Nov 16, 2022
In certain regions of Brazil, don't be surprised if your GPS device behaves erratically. For years, researchers have been scratching their heads, looking for a solution to the unreliable GPS signals in regions near the Amazon. The cause? Plasma bubbles in space.
Next week, NASA will launch a joint U.S.-Brazil satellite that will be deployed from the International Space Station, with scient ... more |
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Jet engine installed on NASA's X-59 Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2022
NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 now has the engine that will power it in flight. The installation of the F414-GE-100 engine took place at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, earlier this month, marking a major milestone as the X-59 approaches the completion of its assembly.
The 13-foot-long engine from General Electric Aviation packs 22,000 pounds of propulsion ene ... more |
UK orders Chinese-owned firm to sell most of chip maker London (AFP) Nov 16, 2022
The UK government on Wednesday ordered a Chinese-owned company to divest most of Britain's biggest semiconductor maker, in a move likely to antagonise Beijing.
Business Secretary Grant Shapps was blocking the full takeover of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia following a "detailed national security assessment", a government spokesperson said in a statement.
Shapps was requiring Nexperia to ... more |
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Microsoft and Planet to provide AI and satellite data for African climate projects San Francisco CA (SPX) Nov 17, 2022
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, and Microsoft Corp. announced an expanded partnership to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology and satellite data to support African climate adaptation projects. This technology collaboration is in support of Microsoft's recently-announced first global expansion of its AI for Good Labs into Nairobi, Ke ... more |
'A shock': divers fish for waste to preserve Greece's Aegean shores N�xos, Greece (AFP) Nov 16, 2022
On the Greek island of Naxos, two divers reeled in not the catch of the day but a jumble of cable, rope, fishing nets and old clothes from the seafloor.
They are part of a dozen-strong team from Aegean Rebreath, marine conservationists who for the past five years have sought to preserve the azure waters that attract millions of holidaymakers every summer.
On a bright winter's day, they ... more |
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Shenzhou XIV taikonauts perform third spacewalk Beijing (XNA) Nov 17, 2022
The Shenzhou XIV crew on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station is conducting their extravehicular activities for the third time, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
Commander Chen Dong has already gotten out of the space station, and crew member Cai Xuzhe will subsequently exit. Taikonaut Liu Yang is inside the core module to support her crewmates, the agency said in a ... more |
Ukraine hails arrival of Western air defence systems Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 7, 2022
Ukraine announced on Monday it had received more air defence systems from Western military allies, saying the weapons would help defend against Russian attacks that have recently targeted energy infrastructure.
"NASAMS and Aspide air defence systems arrived in Ukraine! These weapons will significantly strengthen the Ukrainian army and will make our skies safer," Defence Minister Oleksiy Rezn ... more |
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Iran says it has developed hypersonic missile Tehran (AFP) Nov 10, 2022
Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, General Amirali Hajizadeh, the commander of its Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, claimed on Thursday.
Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles which can deliver nuclear weapons, can fly more than five times the speed of sound.
"This hypersonic ballistic missile was developed to count ... more |
New system designs nanomaterials that conduct heat in specific ways Boston MA (SPX) Oct 10, 2022
Computer chips are packed with billions of microscopic transistors that enable powerful computation, but also generate a great deal of heat. A buildup of heat can slow a computer processor and make it less efficient and reliable. Engineers employ heat sinks to keep chips cool, sometimes along with fans or liquid cooling systems; however, these methods often require a lot of energy to operate. ... more |
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Volatus Aerospace Introduces All-Terrain Robotic Crawler, Hydra Toronto, Canada (SPX) Nov 18, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) has launched the robotic crawler, Hydra. Outfitted with wear-resistant all-terrain treads and built on a solid metal chassis, the Hydra is a robotic crawler platform controlled with a rugged dual-screen remote and equipped with an easy-to-use customizable switch layout. Designed for use in a variety of applications with a wide range of payloads, ... more |
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China's MD-22 hypersonic UAV could be strategic asset in near- or outer-space Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2022
China has made significant advancements in the security and defence industries, and the Zhuhai airshow showcases its cutting-edge military weaponry technology. This includes concept fighter aircraft like the J-20 and J-16 as well as state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including stealth and hypersonic models like the MD-22. The MD-22 hypersonic UAV is said to be a unique idea that c ... more |
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