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  West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 Adranos Inc., a Purdue-originated company that grew from a doctoral project into an impactful company, has been acquired by a major Costa Mesa, California-based defense products company, Anduril Industries. Terms of the deal were settled, and the acquisition was announced on Sunday (June 25) in The Wall Street Journal that Anduril Industries is to purchase Adranos, manufacturer of solid rocket motors and maker of ALITEC, a high-performance solid rocket fuel that gives greater payload capacity, ran ... read more |
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Ariane 6 progress toward inaugural flight: ArianeGroup, Les Mureaux, FranceParis (ESA) Jun 27, 2023 In June 2023, representatives from ESA, the French space agency CNES, Ariane 6 and launch operator Arianespace met at ArianeGroup's rocket factory in Les Mureaux, near Paris, to see how the all-new ... more  
Will AI really destroy humanity?Paris (AFP) June 27, 2023 The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late. ... more  
GMV to head up Galileo ground segment after securing a new contractMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 GMV was recently been awarded a major contract by the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract entails newly developing the ground control segment for the in-orbit validation (IOV) system of the Ga ... more 
Fugro and GomSpace deliver world class position and timing accuracy onboard LEO satellitesAalborg, Denmark (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 Fugro and GomSpace announced a cooperation around the SpaceStarTM product in 2020. Since then, the first SpaceStar systems have gained flight heritage and proven a stunning performance: Real time, s ... more |
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  X-57 project creates paths toward electric aviation 
Initial RS-25 Certification Campaign of 12 hot-fire tests completeStennis Space Center MS (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 Aerojet Rocketdyne and NASA completed a certification test series yesterday for the new RS-25 production engines that will propel NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) exploration rocket for Artemis miss ... more 
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 |
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New date for Ariane 5 rocket's final launch after delayParis (AFP) June 23, 2023 Europe's workhorse Ariane 5 rocket will blast off for the final time on July 4, its operator Arianespace said on Friday, after a previous launch was called off due to a technical problem. ... 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 
NASA achieves key milestone for production of future Artemis enginesStennis Space Center MS (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 NASA achieved a key milestone June 22, completing an initial certification test series designed to pave the way for production of new RS-25 engines to help power NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) roc ... more  
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 |
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 SpaceX launches 47 more Starlink satellites into orbit 
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 |
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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 
W-band on the runParis (ESA) Jun 23, 2023 A trio of ESA engineers took to the roof of the Agency's technical heart to link up with a satellite the size of a shoebox as it sped overhead. The team deployed a portable, self-made ground s ... more 
Leidos' MACH-TB program successfully completes 1st test launchWallops Island VA (SPX) Jun 19, 2023 Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500 technology, engineering and science solutions and service leader, announced its Dynetics team has successfully completed a large-scale test for its MACH-TB program ... more 
SpaceX tender offer values it at around $150bn: reportWashington (AFP) June 23, 2023 Elon Musk's company SpaceX is offering to sell insider shares at a price that lifts its valuation to around $150 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report Friday. ... more |
 Safran and Terran Orbital sign a MoA to produce satellite electric propulsion systems in US 
Russia says intercepted British warplanes over Black SeaMoscow (AFP) June 26, 2023 Russia's defence ministry said Monday it had scrambled two fighter jets as British warplanes approached its border above the Black Sea. ... more  
Race on for protection against hypersonic missilesLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 23, 2023 Defence firms are racing to meet demand for systems to protect against attacks using tricky-to-intercept hypersonic missiles, with several on display at this week's Paris Air Show. ... more |
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Northrop Grumman manufactures 2000th solid rocket motor for Trident II D5 ProgramMagna UT (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully manufactured two thousand solid rocket motors for the U.S. Navy's Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) system with the ... more  
Ensuring reliable communications between US and Partners at the tactical edgeWashington DC (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 DARPA's Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) program successfully developed and integrated software and networking technologies to enable secure and resilient ... more 
UK says fighter jets in Baltics scrambled 21 times over Russian aircraftLondon (AFP) June 24, 2023 UK fighter jets have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the last three weeks, under NATO's air policing operations in Europe's Baltic region, Britain said late Saturday. ... more  
Scholz urges NATO summit to focus on boosting Ukraine fighting strengthBerlin (AFP) June 22, 2023 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday urged NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius in July to focus on ramping up Ukraine's fighting capacity during its ongoing counteroffensive against Russia. ... more |
UN aviation agency condemns North Korea missile launchesMontreal (AFP) June 22, 2023 The UN aviation agency on Thursday condemned recent North Korea missile launches, saying they violated UN Security Council resolutions while posing "a serious risk to international civil aviation." ... 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 
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  
Drones steal the spotlight at Paris Air ShowLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 21, 2023 Drones of all shapes and sizes designed to carry more and more weapons or directly deliver explosives are everywhere at the Paris Air Show, matching the scale of their deployment on Ukrainian battlefields. ... more |
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Ukraine says downed 13 cruise missiles overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2023 Ukraine said Friday it had downed an entire barrage of 13 cruise missiles fired by Russian forces overnight, targeting an airfield in the west of the country. ... 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 
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 |
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  
'We only have this planet': Barbados PM urges unified climate finance responseParis (AFP) June 23, 2023 Between brainstorming ways to fix the global financial system and appearing onstage at a Paris pop concert, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stopped to record a message about the storm looming near her Caribbean nation. ... more |
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Kherson residents return to flood-ruined homes after dam destroyedKherson, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2023 "My whole life was in this house. Now I have nothing," said Tetiana Pivneva, after returning to her flooded home in the Ukraine city of Kherson following the catastrophic destruction of a dam. ... 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 
City buildings could blow air taxi future off courseMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 The air taxi market is almost ready for take off, with companies such as Boeing, Hyundai, Airbus and Toyota building fleets to have commuters flitting through the sky. Europe and the US have both dr ... more 
European airlines hit by 'greenwashing' complaintParis (AFP) June 22, 2023 European airlines have been hit by a consumer complaint filed with the EU's executive arm accusing the 17 companies of greenwashing, the practice of making misleading climate-related claims. ... more |
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