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  Huntsville 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 initiative is part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protege Program that facilitates prime contractors to function as mentors, enhancing the business and technical acumen of small businesses. Through the Mentor-Protege Program, the Missile Defense Agency has granted Lockheed Martin three contracts of up ... read more |
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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  
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 
Chinese private space company to launch latest rocket in 2024Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 In the vanguard of the rapidly evolving commercial space industry, Beijing-based private firm Space Pioneer plans the inaugural launch of its TL 3 carrier rocket in 2024. The launch will signify an ... more  
Winning spacesuit designsParis (ESA) Jul 04, 2023 Taking into account the extreme conditions spacewalk suits must withstand to protect our astronauts, participants were challenged to design a suit that is instantly recognisable for ESA astronauts. ... more |
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 Unfavourable weather delays final Ariane 5 launch 
ISRO terminates hot test for semi-cryogenic engine midwayGerroa, Australia (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently experienced a hiccup in their semi-cryogenic engine development project. A scheduled hot test was halted midway due to unexpected engine perfor ... more |
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SpaceX Dragon splashes down carrying 3,600 pounds of samples, experimentsWashington 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. ... more  
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 
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 |
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 SpaceX Dragon begins return to Earth with experiments, samples from ISS 
Swiss want in on Germany's Sky Shield planGeneva (AFP) July 4, 2023 Switzerland, known for its military neutrality, announced Tuesday its intention to join Germany's European Sky Shield project, which was launched last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... 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  
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 
UN talks aim to harness AI power and potentialGeneva (AFP) July 4, 2023 The United Nations is convening this week a global gathering to try to map out the frontiers of artificial intelligence and to harness its potential for empowering humanity. ... 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 exercise  
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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France tests hypersonic glider for first timeParis (AFP) June 27, 2023 France has for the first time tested a hypersonic glide vehicle, a warhead that defies interception thanks to its unpredictable trajectory, a source with knowledge of the test said Tuesday. ... 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 
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 |
Poland gets first batch of US-made Abrams tanksWarsaw (AFP) June 28, 2023 Poland on Wednesday received a first shipment of US-made advanced Abrams tanks, its defence minister said, as the country boosts its military capabilities in light of Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more  
Satellites offer enhanced early warning systems for disaster-prone Asian communitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 Findings from a recent study underscore the potential for satellite-based early warning systems to bolster evacuation protocols in certain Asian communities. Published on April 27, 2023, in the Emer ... more 
IAEA endorses Japan plan to release treated Fukushima waterTokyo (AFP) July 4, 2023 Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea meets international standards and will have a "negligible radiological impact", the UN nuclear watchdog said Tuesday. ... more 
China warns of 'multiple natural disasters' in JulyBeijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 Chinese authorities have warned of extreme weather and "multiple natural disasters" in the coming month, as heavy rain in parts of the country led to thousands being evacuated. ... more |
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US woman lost and stuck in mud for several days found aliveWashington (AFP) July 4, 2023 A woman missing for more than a week was found alive, having been stuck in the mud in a state park for at least several days, US police in Massachusetts said Tuesday. ... more 
IAEA chief in Japan ahead of Fukushima water releaseTokyo (AFP) July 4, 2023 UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Japan on Tuesday to present a review of Tokyo's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. ... 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 
DLR project HorizonUAM provides answersCochste, Germany (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 Drones and highly automated air taxis have the potential to enrich urban air transport with new possibilities. But what requirements must be met so that airborne urban mobility can be used in a few ... more |
S. Korea says respects IAEA approval of Fukushima water releaseSeoul (AFP) July 5, 2023 South Korea said Wednesday it respects the UN atomic agency's endorsement of Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, despite growing domestic opposition and protests. ... more  
Yellen meets Chinese ambassador before trip; as Beijing cancels EU envoy visitBeijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 China's ambassador to the United States said he hoped Beijing and Washington would "meet each other halfway" during talks with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday before she visits China, according to state media. ... more 
Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's environmental trade deal conditionsPuerto Iguazu, Argentina (AFP) July 4, 2023 Argentina and Brazil, South America's largest economies, took aim Tuesday at an "unacceptable" EU stance in negotiations with the Mercosur bloc for a free trade deal long delayed due to stated European environmental concerns. ... 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 |
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Markets drop as China data indicates further weaknessHong Kong (AFP) July 5, 2023 Equity markets sank Wednesday as another round of data showed China's economy continued to struggle in June, with little hope that its leaders can unveil the blockbuster stimulus needed to kickstart growth. ... more 
IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water releaseIwaki, Japan (AFP) July 5, 2023 The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog met with Fukushima residents and representatives Wednesday, seeking to reassure them about the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. ... more 
UK stresses warmer post-Brexit ties in Brussels visitBrussels (AFP) July 3, 2023 Britain's foreign minister talked up warmer UK-EU ties during a visit to Brussels on Monday in the wake of a deal that eased some of the bitterest tensions from Brexit. ... more 
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 |
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