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  Kennedy Space Center FL (UPI) Jun 06, 2023 After some delays over the weekend, SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew Resupply Mission 28 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The initial launch was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions, particularly high winds in the booster recovery zone. The mission was successfully executed at 11:47 a.m. EDT Monday, with weather conditions deemed 60% favorable for liftoff. SpaceX had earlier delayed the liftoff over the weekend, stating the decision was made to allow more time for the ... read more |
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SpaceX is keeping up cadence with Starlink Group 6-4 missionCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 05, 2023 At 8:20 a.m. EDT (1220 UTC) on Sunday, a Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 of SpaceX's brand-new "V2 Mini" internet satellites for its Starlink communications network from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ... more  
Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner MongoliaBeijing (XNA) Jun 02, 2023 Completing a six-month mission that included the successful completion of the Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou XV mission crew returned to Earth early Sunday morning. The crew's reentry ca ... more  
Human extinction threat 'overblown' says AI sage MarcusSan Francisco (AFP) June 4, 2023 Ever since the poem churning ChatGPT burst on the scene six months ago, expert Gary Marcus has voiced caution against artificial intelligence's ultra-fast development and adoption. ... more 
Dream Chaser comes to lifeLouisville CO (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 In an important milestone for space travel technology, Sierra Space announced the successful power-up of its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplane. The test conducted by the company signifies the ac ... more |
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 Sidus Space Secures Additional NASA Subcontracts for Artemis Program 
NASA marks significant milestone with successful SLS engine testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2023 NASA has recently made critical progress in the testing of its RS-25 engine, an integral component for upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. On June 1st, the space agency successfully carried out t ... more 
Asia's largest rocket engine test bench achieves dual 700-ton testing capacityBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 In a significant milestone for Asian space exploration, the Tongchuan Test Center at the 165th Institute of the Sixth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has successfully execute ... more |
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Catastrophic failure assessment of sealed cabin for ultra large manned spacecraftBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Hypervelocity impacts of Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (M/OD) seriously threaten the safety of manned spacecraft and astronauts in orbit. At present, M/OD above 10 cm, which can be monitored and ... more 
Shenzhou-16 spaceship transports seeds for breeding experimentsShanxi, China (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Nine varieties of seeds, selected from north China's Shanxi Province, have been sent into space onboard the country's Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, according to the Science and Technology Daily on T ... more  
Momentus to deliver Lunasonde technology demonstration payload to orbitSan Jose CA (SPX) May 31, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has signed a contract with Lunasonde to deliver the Picacho CubeSat to orbit.Lunasonde is a sub-surface imaging company with the goal of making underground resources - l ... more  
UCF College of Medicine joins partnership to study health impacts of space travelOrlando FL (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 As space travel becomes more accessible, the University of Central Florida College of Medicine is helping to answer questions about how time spent in space affects the body. The College of Med ... more |
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 Boeing's first crewed space launch delayed, again  
Metal fuel for carbon-free energy on Earth and the MoonBudel, Netherlands (ESA) Jun 01, 2023 Everything burns. Given the right environment, all matter can burn by adding oxygen, but finding the right mix and generating enough heat makes some materials combust more easily than others. Resear ... more 
Accelerating the Green TransitionParis (ESA) Jun 01, 2023 Earth observation has been essential in identifying and monitoring climate change. Satellite data form the baseline for effective European mitigation and adaptation strategies to support the Green T ... more |
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Novel docking system to be tested on the International Space StationKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Similar to the droids we see in movies, astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) use their own free-flying robotic helpers called Astrobees. Queen, Honey, and Bumble are a trio of cube-sh ... more 
Orbit Fab selects Impulse Space to support GEO refueling missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 31, 2023 Impulse Space has announced a hydrazine refueling demonstration mission in geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO), where its Mira orbital service vehicle will serve as a hosting platform for the Orbit ... more 
High winds halt Spanish rocket launchParis (AFP) May 31, 2023 The maiden flight of the Spanish-built Miura 1 rocket was cancelled Wednesday due to high winds, startup PLD Space said, in a setback for development of the small-scale space launcher. ... more 
China looks to expand scope of space operations with Shenzhou 16Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 Traditionally, China's astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with ample flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm should an emergency ... more |
 SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom crew splashes down off coast of Florida 
Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023 China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more  
US, Japan, S.Korea aim to share N.Korea missile warning dataSingapore (AFP) June 3, 2023 The United States, Japan and South Korea aim to share North Korean missile warning data before the end of 2023, the three countries said on Saturday after a record number of missile tests by Pyongyang this year. ... more |
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Next-Gen relay ground stations to transform Pacific's Missile-Warning SystemBoulder CO (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced a major step towards upgrading the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center's (NIWC Pacific) ground station relay in Asia. After a successful preliminary desi ... more 
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to EarthBeijing (AFP) June 4, 2023 Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success". ... more  
Austin rebukes China on lack of 'serious' crisis management measuresWashington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2023 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday rebuked China for not taking crisis management between the two countries "seriously" while Beijing's military chief responded with sharp criticism. ... more  
NASA grant funds aeroacoustic research to develop quieter vertical lift air vehiclesBlacksburg VA (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 Drone delivery is rapidly taking off in major cities, with rotor-powered rideshares not far behind. The convenience promised by electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles generates a substantia ... more |
Germany tells China to stop poaching ex-air force pilotsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) June 3, 2023 Germany on Saturday asked China to stop recruiting former Luftwaffe pilots to train its own air force, fearing they could reveal NATO secrets. ... more  
Galileo Second Generation enters full development phaseParis (ESA) Jun 01, 2023 The main procurements batch of Galileo Second Generation initiated last summer has been finalised, leaving the system ready for its In Orbit Validation development phase. Today, following the openin ... more 
Beijing blames US 'provocation' for South China Sea fighter jet incidentBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Beijing blamed US "provocation" Wednesday for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. ... more 
China's Xi, officials call for tighter controls over AIBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top officials have called for greater state oversight over artificial intelligence as part of work to counter "dangerous storms" facing the country, state media reported Wednesday. ... more |
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NASA Successfully Completes Globetrotting SuperBIT Balloon FlightWashington DC (SPX) May 26, 2023 NASA successfully completed a flight test of its super pressure balloon carrying the Super Pressure Balloon Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) science mission at 9:27 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 25, after som ... more  
Senior US official to travel to China for rare visit: govtWashington (AFP) June 3, 2023 A senior US diplomat will embark on a rare trip to Beijing Sunday, the government said, as Washington seeks to allay tensions between the rival powers. ... more 
Ajay Banga starts work as new World Bank presidentWashington (AFP) June 2, 2023 Ajay Banga began his first day at the helm of the World Bank Group on Friday, taking charge of the development lender as it grapples with questions about its future direction. ... more 
Tiny quantum electronic vortexes can circulate in superconductorsStockholm, Sweden (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 Within superconductors little tornadoes of electrons, known as quantum vortices, can occur which have important implications in superconducting applications such as quantum sensors. Now a new kind o ... more |
DOE award to Zap Energy for fusion pilot plant designSeattle WA (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Zap Energy has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) for support of the conceptual design of a fusion pilot plant (FPP) through the DOE's Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program. ... more 
Huge lithium mine gets key greenlight in PortugalLisbon, Portugal (AFP) May 31, 2023 Portugal's environmental protection agency gave a green light Wednesday for a massive lithium mine that could become western Europe's biggest and give a boost to the continent's growing electric car industry. ... more 
BRICS ministers open to enlargement as Putin looms largeCape Town (AFP) June 1, 2023 Top diplomats from BRICS countries said the group was open to welcome new members, during talks in South Africa on Thursday, as the bloc seeks a larger voice in the international arena. ... more 
Denmark PM delivers speech partly written by AICopenhagen (AFP) May 31, 2023 Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday delivered a speech to parliament partly written using artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to highlight the revolutionary aspects and risks of AI. ... more |
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Asian, European markets surge on Fed rate hopesHong Kong (AFP) June 2, 2023 Asian markets rallied Friday on hopes the US Federal Reserve will decide against lifting interest rates this month as officials assess the impact of more than a year of tightening. ... more 
Foundations of stellar physics and nuclear fusion investigatedWarwick UK (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Research using the world's most energetic laser has shed light on the properties of highly compressed matter - essential to understanding the structure of giant planets and stars, and to develop con ... more 
DOE announces $46 million for commercial fusion energy developmentWashington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $46?million in funding to eight companies advancing designs and research and development for fusion power plants, representing a major step in Presi ... more 
AI poses 'extinction' risk, say expertsParis (AFP) May 30, 2023 Global leaders should be working to reduce "the risk of extinction" from artificial intelligence technology, a group of industry chiefs and experts warned on Tuesday. ... more |
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