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  Seattle WA (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 Gravitics, Inc., an aerospace component manufacturing firm, announced raising $20 million to build large, next-generation space station modules. The seed round was led by Type One Ventures, and included Tim Draper from Draper Associates, FJ Labs, The Venture Collective, Helios Capital, Giant Step Capital (Chicago based), Gaingels, Spectre, Manhattan West, and Mana Ventures. "The case for Gravitics is simple," said Tarek Waked of Type One Ventures, who has joined the Gravitics Board of Directors. " ... read more |
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Robotic In-Space Mechanic aces tests, on track for launchWashington DC (SPX) Nov 21, 2022 All component-level tests are complete on DARPA's Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goa ... more 
Preparing For Space TravelOttawa , Canada (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 As long-distance space travel transforms from a science fiction fantasy to a near-future reality, humanity is faced with a complex challenge: Can people socially and culturally adapt to and survive ... more 
Who will become history's first 'parastronaut'?Paris (AFP) Nov 22, 2022 The first astronaut - or astronauts - with a physical disability could be announced as soon as Wednesday, according to the European Space Agency. ... more  
Rocket Lab completes final launch rehearsal ahead of first Electron Mission from USWallops Island VA (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has completed a final launch rehearsal and is ready for lift-off for its first mission from U.S. soil as early as December 7. The mission will take place from Roc ... more |
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With new supplies, space station astronauts to research mending broken bonesWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 New research on the International Space Station will include implantable drug delivery devices and an adhesive that can stimulate bone growth. ... 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  
NOAA adopts Finland's CubeSat-proven space weather monitorParis (ESA) Nov 21, 2022 An advanced X-ray monitoring instrument tested for space aboard an ESA CubeSat will serve as an operational space weather payload on the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space We ... more  
Datapath delivers transformative DKET Terminal to US Space ForceDuluth GA (SPX) Nov 21, 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 |
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LOFTID inflatable heat shield test a success, early results showWashington DC (SPX) Nov 21, 2022 NASA's Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID, launched on Nov. 10, 2022, to demonstrate inflatable heat shield technology that could be key to landing humans on Mars. ... more 
Arianespace Vega C mission set to complete Pleiades Neo constellationKourou, French Guiana (ESA) Nov 18, 2022 On Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 10:47 pm local time (01:47 am (UTC) on Friday, November 25), Arianespace's first Vega C mission will lift off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, with the 30c ... 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 
First privately built Indian space rocket launchesChennai, 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. ... more |
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Taiwan's Chien Hsiang loitering drone was designed to destroy enemy radar and UAVsSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 Taiwan's domestically produced drone technology, developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), which develops military technology, was displayed to the public sh ... more 
Navigating the sea from space with innovative technologiesParis (ESA) Nov 21, 2022 Shipping is the most energy efficient form of transport, and more than 80% of goods traded globally are carried via the oceans, with a doubling in volume during the last quarter of a century. Recogn ... more  
France, Germany hail deal on new European fighter jetParis (AFP) Nov 18, 2022 France and Germany on Friday hailed the conclusion of a deal to build a new European fighter jet after months of disagreements between two companies involved - Airbus and Dassault Aviation. ... more 
NATO says Russian jets conduct 'unsafe' Baltic ship overflightBrussels (AFP) Nov 18, 2022 NATO said Friday that two Russian fighter aircraft had conducted an "unsafe and unprofessional approach" towards alliance naval ships on routine operations in the Baltic Sea. ... more 
US B-1B bomber redeployed for joint drill: S. Korean militarySeoul (AFP) Nov 19, 2022 A US B-1B strategic bomber was redeployed to the Korean peninsula on Saturday for a joint air drill with South Korea, Seoul's military said, a day after Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile. ... more |
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 Oslo, Norway (SPX) Nov 18, 2022 
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has selected the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) TPY-4 next generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance the country's long-range surveillance capability.
"We are grateful to be selected to help protect the safety of Norwegians. The TPY-4 is a continued advancement of our 21st Century Security vision supporting joint all domain operations for the Unit ... more |
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 Duluth GA (SPX) Nov 21, 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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 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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 Brussels (AFP) Nov 18, 2022 
NATO said Friday that two Russian fighter aircraft had conducted an "unsafe and unprofessional approach" towards alliance naval ships on routine operations in the Baltic Sea.
NATO's maritime command said the jets flew over "the force at an altitude of 300 feet (91 metres) and a distance of 80 yards (73 metres)" on Thursday morning after the Russian pilots failed to respond to communications ... more |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 18, 2022 
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created grids of tiny clumps of atoms known as quantum dots and studied what happens when electrons dive into these archipelagos of atomic islands. Measuring the behavior of electrons in these relatively simple setups promises deep insights into how electrons behave in complex real-world materials and could help resear ... more |
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 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 |
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 Naxos, 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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 Jiuquan (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.
The CERES 1 Y4 rocket blasted off at 2:20 pm at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert and soon placed the Gaofen 03D08, 03D51, 03D52, 03D53 and 03D54, five optical ... more |
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 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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 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 |
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 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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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 21, 2022 
All component-level tests are complete on DARPA's Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goal is to enable inspection and servicing of satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), where hundreds of satellites provide communications, meteorological, national security, and other vital funct ... more |
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 Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 
Taiwan's domestically produced drone technology, developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), which develops military technology, was displayed to the public shortly after the conclusion of China's annual air show at Zhuhai, as debates intensify over the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of its tiny island nation sibling, exacerbated by the conflict in Ukrain ... more |
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