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  Washington DC (UPI) Jun 22, 2023 SpaceX confirmed it deployed 47 new Starlink satellites Thursday morning after a predawn launch from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket with the satellites lifted off in the darkness at 3:19 a.m. EDT with the deployment of the satellites confirmed about an hour later. The rocket's first stage also successfully returned to Earth and stuck its landing on the Pacific Ocean-based drone ship Of Course I Still Love You at 3:28 a.m. The small satellites wi ... read more |
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Space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells, weakening our immune systemOttawa, Canada (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Evidence is mounting that astronauts are more susceptible to infections while in space. For example, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) commonly suffer from skin rashes, as we ... more 
Introducing Commercial Crew-7Paris (ESA) Jun 22, 2023 The final two crewmembers of Crew-7, for which ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is the pilot, have been announced. They will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) later this summer. In ad ... more 
Upgrades to KSC ground systems near completion for Artemis IIKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 As teams with NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Program at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare for the first major set of integrated ground system tests for Artemis II, the first cr ... more  
Sidus Space awarded two Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership ContractsCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has been awarded contracts for two projects with Israeli partners Maris-Tech and Lulav Space by Space Florida under the Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership. This is the ... more |
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Long March 6 rocket carries experimental satellite to spaceBeijing (XNA) Jun 21, 2023 China used a Long March 6 carrier rocket to transport an experimental satellite into space on Tuesday morning, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, a leading State-owned space c ... more 
ESA backs Greek firms' and universities' CubeSatsParis (ESA) Jun 21, 2023 Seven CubeSat missions that demonstrate a variety of services including connectivity and secure communications are being developed by small and medium-sized companies and universities in Greece, fol ... more |
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VAST selects Impulse Space for Haven-1 Space Station PropulsionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 18, 2023 In an important move for commercial space travel, Vast, an innovative company in space habitation technologies, has partnered with Impulse Space for the provision of propulsion systems for the Haven ... more 
NASA Offers Fly-Fix-Fly Testing for SmallSat Planetary ObservationEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2023 After a 12-day stratospheric flight, winners of NASA's first TechLeap Prize are now analyzing data from technologies that may improve autonomous observation capabilities for small spacecraft flying ... more 
Handing over European Service Module for Artemis IIParis (ESA) Jun 16, 2023 In the presence of one of the four Artemis astronauts that will rely on the European Service Module-2 for water, air, electricity, propulsion and temperature control on their two-week voyage around ... more 
Record-setting launch sends 41 satellites to spaceBeijing (XNA) Jun 16, 2023 China launched a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon to send a total of 41 satellites into space, setting a new national record for the most spacecraft transported on a single mission ... more |
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NATO completes unprecedented European air drillBerlin (AFP) June 23, 2023 NATO on Friday concluded its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe in a show of force against potential threats such as Russia. ... more 
Top Secret NRO Spy Satellite launched on ULA's Delta IV Heavy Penultimate FlightSpace Coast FL (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 An issue with a ground systems pneumatic valve caused a one-day delay of ULA's first launch of 2023; the launch was originally scheduled for June 21. United Launch Alliance's (ULA) second-to-l ... more |
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Rocket Lab to Launch Multiple Satellites as Part of Upcoming Recovery MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) reports that its next Electron mission will deploy seven satellites to space and include an attempt to recover the rocket's booster after launch. The 'Baby Come B ... more 
SETS' SPS-25 Propulsion System proves successful in space testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS), a leading player in the field of electric propulsion systems utilizing Hall thrusters, has achieved a notable victory with the successful testing of its SPS-2 ... more 
Ariane 6 revealed on its launch pad in preparation for hot-firing testsParis, France (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 As part of the combined tests campaign, the Ariane 6 mobile gantry was retracted on June 22, unveiling the launch vehicle on its launch pad. During a rehearsal representative of a real launch sequen ... more  
UK probes report of universities working with Iran on dronesLondon (AFP) June 21, 2023 Britain's government said Wednesday it was investigating allegations that UK universities have collaborated with Iran on drones and other sensitive technology despite a legal ban. ... more |
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US bombers land in Sweden for exercises for first timeStockholm (AFP) June 21, 2023 US bomber jets have landed in Sweden for the first time in modern history for training exercises with the NATO invitee, the military said Wednesday. ... more 
Northrop Grumman dispatches another Triton UAV to the US NavyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully delivered the fourth multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the U.S. Navy. This is a key step towards the initial ... more |
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Rocket Lab debuts HASTE with suborbital launch from Wallops IslandWallops Island VA (SPX) Jun 20, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has launched its first suborbital testbed launch vehicle, called HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) for a confidential customer. The inaugura ... more  
Aerojet Rocketdyne teams with Lockheed Martin to develop Long Range Maneuverable Fires MissileLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 The latest in a series of strategic partnerships in the space and defense sector, has seen aerospace and defense leader Aerojet Rocketdyne team up with multinational defense, security, and advanced ... more 
Aerojet Rocketdyne hot fires large solid rocket motor for next generation MRBM targetHuntsville AL (SPX) Jun 20, 2023 Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, the advanced large solid rocket motor that will power the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) next generation Medium Ran ... more 
Three drones downed near military base in Moscow regionMoscow (AFP) June 21, 2023 Moscow said Wednesday it had downed three Ukrainian drones and accused Kyiv of perpetrating a "terror" attack, after officials said the vehicles had targeted a military base near Russia's capital. ... more |
Hungarian military helicopter crash kills two in Croatia; 2 dead in Canada crashZagreb (AFP) June 21, 2023 Two crew members were killed when a Hungarian military helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Croatia, a rescue official said, while the search was ongoing for a third member crew member. ... more 
US Air Force awards RTX $1.15 billion for latest AMRAAM configurationTucson AZ (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 RTX (NYSE: RTX) was awarded a $1.15 billion contract for AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM missiles. This is the largest AMRAAM missile contract to date and the fifth production lot of the highly advanced ... more  
Four dead in Russian gunpowder plant blastMoscow (AFP) June 20, 2023 Four people were killed and several others were injured Tuesday in an explosion at a gunpowder factory in Russia, officials said. ... more 
Two missing, two injured in Canada military helicopter crashOttawa (AFP) June 20, 2023 Emergency crews and Canada's air force on Tuesday searched for two missing crew members after a large Canadian military transport helicopter crashed in a river near a base west of the capital Ottawa. ... more |
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Global collaboration drives record-breaking advances in small satellite industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 18, 2023 In a great week for NewSpace, global collaborations have led to record-breaking achievements across the small satellite sector, with a focus on autonomous technology, enhancing global internet conne ... more
Paris Air Show back with climate, defence in focusLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 19, 2023 Military and civilian aircraft streaked across the sky as the Paris Air Show returned Monday after a four-year Covid-induced hiatus, with a big crowd including Ukrainian military officials and the French president. ... more  
Paris climate summit seeks global finance reformParis (AFP) June 22, 2023 Dozens of global leaders gather in Paris Thursday for a summit aimed at reshaping the global lending system to better help debt-burdened developing countries cope with climate change and other challenges. ... more 
Yellen, in Paris, pushes for progress on debt restructuringParis (AFP) June 22, 2023 Washington plans another "push" Thursday for creditors to grant relief and restructure debts of poor and developing countries, according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. ... more |
 
US, EU, UK pledge additional aid at Ukraine Recovery Conference in LondonWashington DC (UPI) Jun 21, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday hailed new aid commitments from allies in the United States, Britain and the European Union. ... more 
Facing housing crunch, Toronto cuts into once-protected landsToronto, Canada (AFP) June 20, 2023 A billboard at the foot of a field on Toronto's far outskirts heralds the coming construction of new homes, but it also highlights a broken promise never to permit encroachment into this vast green space, and the backlash which has ensued. ... more  
How tidal range electricity generation could meet future demand and storage problemsLancaster UK (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Tidal range schemes are financially viable and could lower energy bills say researchers. Research by Lancaster University's School of Engineering and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology combined ... more 
W.House still hopes for improved China ties despite 'dictators' jabWashington (AFP) June 21, 2023 The White House said Wednesday it had "every expectation" that the top US diplomat's recent trip to Beijing will lead to better relations, even after Joe Biden compared China's leader to embarrassed "dictators." ... more |
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New form of electromagnetic launch will reduce orbital costs by 100-foldMinneapolis MN (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 Reducing orbital launch costs by 100-fold would be world changing, and that's what Electromagnetic Launch Inc. (EML) and Robinson Research Institute of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zeala ... more 
RTX STEP-Tech demonstrator completes first engine and electrical system testParis, France (SPX) Jun 20, 2023 RTX has announced significant progress by Pratt and Whitney and Collins Aerospace on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion through the Scalable Turboelectric Powertrain Technology (STEP-Tech) demonst ... more 
An aircraft will become a 'flying hydrogen laboratory'Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 On 20 June 2023, the German Aerospace Center and Deutsche Aircraft signed a contract at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget for the acquisition of a Dornier 328-100 Model 20. The contract includes the ... more 
Asian markets track US losses with rates seen rising furtherHong Kong (AFP) June 22, 2023 Markets fell in Asia on Thursday as traders contemplated the prospect of more central bank interest rate hikes as they struggle to tame persistently high inflation. ... more |
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