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  Washington DC (UPI) Jun 30, 2023 A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida Friday, carrying about 3,600 pounds of scientific experiments and samples from the International Space Station. The Dragon detached from the ISS's Harmony module Thursday and made a parachute-assisted splashdown at about 10:30 EDT off the coast of Florida Friday. The Dragon spacecraft was launched from Kennedy Space Center on June 5 and docked with the ISS on June 6. On its journey to the ISS, the Dragon carri ... read more |
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Flight software for Artemis II meets testing checkpointHuntsville AL (SPX) Jul 01, 2023 The first Artemis astronauts have begun crew training for their Artemis II mission around the Moon, and teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are testing and configuri ... more 
Long history and bright future of space sample deliveriesWashington 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 ... more 
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 |
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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  
Taiwan conducts missile live-firing testTaipei (AFP) July 3, 2023 Taiwan kicked off a two-day missile live-firing test on Monday ahead of its largest annual military exercises as the island ramps up preparations against an increasingly assertive China. ... more |
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Israel to buy F-35 fighter jets from U.S.Washington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2023 Israel will purchase more than two dozen F-35 fighter jets from the United States, in a multibillion-dollar deal that will expand the Middle Eastern country's fleet of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft by 50%, its ministry of defense said Sunday. ... more  
Lockheed Martin targets small businesses via Next Generation InterceptorHuntsville AL (SPX) Jul 01, 2023 Lockheed Martin, under the banner of its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, has collaborated with three small businesses to foster growth within the defense industrial sector. This initiativ ... more  
'Thin-armoured' French tanks impractical for attacks, says Ukraine commanderDonetsk Region, Ukraine (AFP) July 2, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked French leader Emmanuel Macron for sending light combat tanks to Kyiv, and Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov was filmed riding in one. ... more 
Pilot killed as fighter jet crashes during Venezuela exerciseCaracas (AFP) July 2, 2023 A pilot was killed Sunday when a Russian-made fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area in northern Venezuela during practice exercises ahead of a parade to mark the country's independence, President Nicolas Maduro said. ... 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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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 |
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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  
Markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation easesHong Kong (AFP) July 3, 2023 Data showing inflation easing further boosted equity markets Monday, fuelled by hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle. ... 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 
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 
At Toronto tech show, second thoughts emerge over AIToronto, Canada (AFP) June 28, 2023 Months after the spectacular launch of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is well underway but hints of caution are emerging, especially over letting one or two companies reign supreme. ... more |
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July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel systemNew York (AFP) June 30, 2023 America's stressed travel infrastructure faces a major test this weekend as it contends with record turnout expected for the annual July 4th festivities. ... more 
Iran to join Shanghai alliance with China, Russia next week: LavrovMoscow (AFP) June 30, 2023 Iran will be formally approved as a member of the regional Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with China, Russia and Central Asian countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday. ... more 
Mercosur summit opens as EU trade deal hangs in the balanceBras�lia (AFP) July 3, 2023 The South American trade bloc Mercosur opens a two-day summit Monday with a deal with the European Union on the agenda, but few expect leaders to reach consensus on how to fulfill EU demands on environmental protections. ... more 
Yellen to visit China, raising need to 'responsibly manage' tiesWashington (AFP) July 3, 2023 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit Beijing this week, the United States said Sunday, marking the second trip by a cabinet official to China since ties between the world's top two economies deteriorated earlier this year. ... more |
EU ambassador regrets lack of progress with China on tradeBeijing (AFP) July 2, 2023 The European Union's ambassador to China expressed regret on Sunday over the lack of "substantial progress" with Beijing on trade talks, as EU countries seek to reduce their economic dependence on the Asian giant. ... more 
EU to take one giant leap towards digital euroBrussels (AFP) June 28, 2023 The EU will take the next crucial step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists. ... more 
China accepts WTO fishery subsidy accordGeneva (AFP) June 27, 2023 China formally accepted on Tuesday a WTO agreement on curbing harmful fishing subsidies, joining the United States, the European Union and a small group of other countries. ... more 
Dual-use rechargeable batteryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 In the quest to advance the field of energy storage, researchers from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, have developed an innovative battery system. The novel hybrid battery system not only sto ... more |
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Towards efficient lithium-air batteries with solution plasma-based synthesis of perovskite hydroxide catalystsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 With global warming on the rise, it has become imperative to reduce fossil fuel dependency and switch to alternate green energy sources. The development of electric vehicles is a move towards this d ... more 
HSBC says to shift HQ to London finance districtLondon (AFP) June 26, 2023 Bank giant HSBC will switch global headquarters to London's traditional City finance district, from its current Canary Wharf base in the east of the capital, it said Monday. ... more 
New Zealand PM scores trade deals on China tripBeijing (AFP) June 28, 2023 China and New Zealand on Wednesday signed a string of agreements designed to boost trade between the two countries, as their leaders met in Beijing for talks. ... more 
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 |
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