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  Washington DC (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 When NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft releases a capsule with material from asteroid Bennu onto the Utah desert on Sept. 24, it will become the latest in a line of missions to gather samples from space and deliver them to Earth. Collecting material from space is a challenging feat that requires teams of dedicated scientists and engineers, innovative technology, and patience. But the scientific breakthroughs these samples unlock make the effort worthwhile as we attempt to understand the origins of our planet ... read more |
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Virgin Galactic finally takes its first paying customers to spaceWashington (AFP) June 29, 2023 Virgin Galactic successfully flew its first paying customers to the final frontier Thursday, a long-awaited achievement that puts it back on track in the emerging private spaceflight sector. ... more 
SpaceX Dragon begins return to Earth with experiments, samples from ISSWashington DC (UPI) Jun 29, 2023 A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft left the International Space Station on Thursday to return to Earth with NASA experiments and samples dating back as far as six years. ... more 
SpaceX Dragon to return to Earth with experiments, samples from ISSWashington DC (UPI) Jun 28, 2023 A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to depart from the International Space Station Thursday to deliver NASA experiments and samples dating back as far as six years. ... more 
Spain delays rocket launch until Sept over wildfire riskMadrid (AFP) June 27, 2023 The maiden flight of Spain's Miura 1 rocket, twice suspended in recent weeks, has now been delayed until September over fears its launch could start a wildfire, its developer said Tuesday. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
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 
SpaceX launches 47 more Starlink satellites into orbitWashington 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. ... more |
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 France tests hypersonic glider for first time  
DoD awards Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SESReston VA (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), acquired and now part of SES's wholly-owned subsidiary SES Space and Defense, has been awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an esti ... more  
Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US: PentagonWashington (AFP) June 29, 2023 The Chinese spy balloon shot down by a US fighter jet over the Atlantic in February did not collect intelligence as it flew across the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday. ... more |
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Virginia Tech leads multi-institution research on polymeric solid fuel combustionBlacksburg VA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Fascination surrounding spaceflight and rockets is at an all-time high. Sites near launchpads draw crowds of spectators, eager to witness the flash of fire and feel the vibrations as the rumble of t ... more  
'Godfather of AI' urges governments to stop machine takeoverToronto, Canada (AFP) June 29, 2023 Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society. ... more  
Northrop Grumman speeds up Polish IBCS trainingHuntsville AL (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, wi ... more  
Poland to buy US Patriot missile defense systems worth $15 bnWashington (AFP) June 28, 2023 Poland will buy advanced Patriot missile defense systems worth up to $15 billion in a deal announced Wednesday by the Pentagon. ... more |
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Twin 14-year-old girls among 10 killed after Russian missile strike hits pizza restaurantWashington DC (UPI) Jun 28, 2023 A Russian missile strike as people dined at a busy restaurant in downtown Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least 10 people, including three children, and injured 56 with a major search and rescue operation ongoing, authorities said Wednesday. ... more 
US Army chooses Lockheed Martin to develop Terrestrial Layer System - Echelons Above Brigade System PrototypeBethesda MD (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)to move on to the second phase of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) - Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) program. In the coming months, Lockheed M ... more |
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Northrop Grumman's new airborne navigation system achieves successful flight testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully carried out a flight test of its state-of-the-art airborne navigation system, known as the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) / Inerti ... more 
Lithuania buys air defence launchers for UkraineVilnius (AFP) June 28, 2023 Lithuania has bought two Norwegian-made NASAMS air defence launchers for Ukraine and will deliver them within three months, the government said Wednesday. ... more 
Ancillary project selects teams to develop initial concepts for VTOL X-PlaneWashington DC (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 DARPA has selected nine companies to produce initial operational system and demonstration system conceptual designs for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that can be ... 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 |
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 USLe Bourget, France (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Safran Electronics and Defense and Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP) announced they have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to study and validate the prerequisites for production of a new generation of elec ... more 
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  
'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  
Norway's quest for 'black gold' from used car batteriesOslo (AFP) June 30, 2023 Wearing a white lab coat and with a gas mask within reach, Ole Jorgen Gronvold measures the humidity of an intriguing dark powder touted as the planet's next "black gold". ... 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 |
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 
China, Russia pledge $1.4 bn for lithium plants in BoliviaLa Paz (AFP) June 30, 2023 China and Russia will invest $1.4 billion in lithium projects in Bolivia, a South American nation with vast reserves of the metal crucial for batteries to power electric vehicles, the government said on Thursday. ... more 
UK govt hails OpenAI for choosing London baseLondon (AFP) June 29, 2023 The UK government on Thursday hailed a decision by ChatGPT creator OpenAI to open its first office outside the United States in London. ... more  
China's top diplomat says new law to counter foreign 'bullying'Beijing (AFP) June 29, 2023 China's top diplomat said Thursday a new foreign relations law would help counter "bullying" from abroad after Beijing approved legislation it said would enhance its powers to counter sanctions. ... more |
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Markets rise but rate hike worries temper upbeat US dataHong Kong (AFP) June 30, 2023 Markets mostly rose Friday as more forecast-beating data reinforced the US economy's resilience despite surging interest rates but piled further pressure on the Fed to keep hiking to tame inflation. ... more 
July 4th weekend celebration to test US travel systemNew York (AFP) June 30, 2023 Travel forecasters are predicting record travel for the July 4th weekend, but this year's celebration may also be something of a battle with the elements. ... more 
French luxury brand tycoon Bernard Arnault in ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 29, 2023 French billionaire and luxury brand magnate Bernard Arnault is in China this week, social media posts showed, the latest visit by a foreign executive keen to reconnect to the world's second-largest economy. ... more 
China factory activity shrinks for third straight monthBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2023 Activity in China's factory sector contracted for a third straight month in June, official data showed on Friday, signalling a patchy recovery in the world's number two economy as global demand and raw material prices slumped. ... more |
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