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  Paris (ESA) Jul 06, 2023 Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has completed its final flight, placing two payloads - the German aerospace agency DLR's Heinrich Hertz experimental communications satellite and the French communications satellite Syracuse 4b - into their planned geostationary transfer orbits. Flight VA261 lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 22:00 UTC 5 July 2023/00:00 6 July CEST (19:00 local time). This mission lasted about 33 minutes from lift-off to release of final payload. Total payload mas ... read more |
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A space rocket hotter than the SunLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 UK aerospace company Pulsar Fusion has started constructing the largest practical nuclear fusion rocket engine ever built. The 8-metre fusion chamber is being assembled in Bletchley, England a ... more 
Final Ariane 5 blasts off amid Europe rocket crisisParis (AFP) July 6, 2023 Europe's workhorse Ariane 5 rocket blasted off for a final time on Wednesday, with its farewell flight after 27 years of launches coming at a difficult time for European space efforts. ... 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  
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 |
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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 |
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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 
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 |
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 Virgin Galactic finally takes its first paying customers to space 
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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SYRACUSE 4B Satellite Launched: Boost for French Military CommunicationsToulouse, France (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 European aerospace company Airbus, in partnership with Thales Alenia Space, successfully launched SYRACUSE 4B, a secure military communications satellite, from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, Fre ... more  
CENTCOM: Russian jets harassed U.S. drones in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 6, 2021 Three Russian fighters jets harassed U.S. drones in Syria, forcing the American aircraft to conduct evasive measures, the U.S. Central Command said, making it the latest in a series of incidents by Russia in the Middle East that American officials have condemned as unprofessional and dangerous. ... more  
Lithuania says NATO summit will offer Ukraine 'a lot'Vilnius (AFP) July 6, 2023 The president of Lithuania, which will host next week's NATO summit, said he expected the talks to satisfy Ukraine as it seeks a clear invitation to join the defence alliance. ... 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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'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 |
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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 
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  
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 |
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  
IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents over water releaseIwaki, Japan (AFP) July 5, 2023 The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog tried to reassure local residents and representatives on Wednesday that the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is safe. ... more |
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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 
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  
Equities track Wall St losses as traders brace for more Fed hikesHong Kong (AFP) July 6, 2023 Markets fell again in Asia on Thursday as traders resigned themselves to more US interest rate hikes after minutes from the Federal Reserve's June meeting showed officials felt more needed to be done to rein in inflation. ... more 
Yellen heads to China as US seeks to stabilize tiesWashington (AFP) July 6, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is due to arrive in Beijing on Thursday, kicking off a high-level visit aimed at improving communication and stabilizing the tense relationship between the world's top two economies. ... more 
Germany's 'China city' seeks new direction amid fraying tiesDuisburg, Germany (AFP) July 6, 2023 Duisburg once touted itself as Germany's "China city" due to strong links to the Asian giant, but it is now desperately seeking an image makeover as geopolitical tensions upend bilateral ties. ... more |
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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 |
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