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  Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 Researchers at the German Aerospace Center are developing key technologies such as telepresence robotics for the exploration of space, including the Moon and Mars. This will allow robots on a distant planet to carry out tasks commanded by a human from a spacecraft in orbit. The 'Surface Avatar' mission team at DLR in Oberpfaffenhofen has now demonstrated how this could work. From the International Space Station (ISS), a single person, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, simultaneously controlled several robots ... read more |
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NASA picks Lockheed Martin to develop nuclear rocketWashington (AFP) July 26, 2023 NASA and the US military said Wednesday they had selected defense contractor Lockheed Martin to develop a nuclear powered rocket, with a view to using the technology for missions to Mars. ... more  
Multi-levitation bioprinting of heart models for space exploration and medicineMaastricht, Netherlands (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 As a bold venture at the forefront of biomedical research, the PULSE project is poised to develop paradigm-changing bioprinting technology for applications in space and on Earth. Awarded nearly 4 mi ... more  
New Galileo station goes on dutyParis, France (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 This week marks another important milestone for the Galileo project, with its ground segment formally gaining a brand-new asset. Galileo's new Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) facility i ... more 
What You Need to Know about NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 MissionKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 A new cadre of four crew members is preparing to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) ... more |
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  Geophysics student employs 800-year-old method for Lunar GPS system 
Gilmour Space Technologies to accelerate design and manufacturing with Siemens XceleratorSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Gilmour Space Technologies,and Australian launch vehicle satellite platform developer, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry ... more |
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China's Lunar Mission targets manned landing by 2030Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 China's ambitious lunar exploration program has leaped forward following the announcement of its moon landing mission by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The lunar venture aims to land as ... more 
China's Space Station Opens Doors to Global Scientific CommunitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 In a significant development for global space research, China has announced the commencement of its application system, which is open to scientists and engineers who wish to undertake space science ... more 
Kuaizhou 1A launches satellites into orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 China's state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China's northwestern des ... more 
Rocket Lab set to boost Capella's satellite constellation with upcoming launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has scheduled its next Electron launch during a window that opens 28 July 2023 NZST/UTC. The mission, named 'We Love the Nightlife,' is slated to commence d ... more |
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 World's first methane-fueled rocket makes history, courtesy of LandSpace and GCL  
NASA's Starling CubeSats set in motion: an innovative swarm in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 NASA's quartet of Starling CubeSats has successfully deployed from Rocket Lab's Electron kick stage, marking a significant step forward in the field of satellite swarm technologies. These cutting-ed ... more |
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In new space race, scientists propose geoarchaeology can aid in preserving space heritageLawrence KS (SPX) Jul 21, 2023 As a new space race heats up, two researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas and their colleagues have proposed a new scientific subfield: planetary geoarchaeology, th ... more 
SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites after delaysWashington DC (UPI) Jul 22, 2021 SpaceX, the space exploration company led by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, is scheduled to launch more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit late Saturday after delays earlier in the evening. ... more 
NASA's Bill Nelson to discuss bilateral cooperation in South AmericaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 21, 2021 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to South America on Monday to promote international cooperation on multiple space-related topics. ... more  
Ukraine air force says 36 Russian cruise missiles downedKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 26, 2023 The Ukrainian Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted 36 cruise missiles fired by Russia during a new wave of attacks. ... more |
  Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defence minister 
Biden secures tech safety pledges over 'enormous' AI risksWashington (AFP) July 21, 2023 President Joe Biden evoked AI's "enormous" risk and promise Friday at a White House meeting with tech leaders who committed to guarding against everything from cyber-attacks to fraud as the sector revolutionizes society. ... more |
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Rafale sales help France reach arms exports recordParis (AFP) July 26, 2023 France said Wednesday its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context of rising global defence spending after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Crew dead as Saudi fighter jet crashes in training: statementRiyadh (AFP) July 26, 2023 A Saudi air force jet crashed on Wednesday during a training exercise in the south of the country, killing its crew, the defence ministry said in a statement. ... more 
A faster way to teach a robotBoston MA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen the items in your home. When you ask it to pick up a ... more 
U.S. announces a new security package for Ukraine that includes spy dronesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2023 The Biden administration has announced another package of security assistance for Ukraine worth $400 million in weaponry and equipment that includes Black Hornet spy drones. ... more |
US says Russia damaged American drone over SyriaWashington (AFP) July 25, 2023 Russian fighter aircraft dropped flares above a US drone as it took part in a mission against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, damaging its propeller, a US commander said Tuesday. ... more 
Russian fighter jets damage U.S. drone in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2023 Russian fighter jets have damaged an American drone flying over Syria, escalating tensions between the two nations in the Middle Eastern country where the United States has repeatedly accused the Kremlin of reckless and unprofessional behavior. ... more 
Russia: Ukraine targets Moscow, Crimea with drone strikesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2023 Ukraine early Monday launched drone strikes, hitting two non-residential buildings in Moscow and an ammunition depot in annexed Crimea, Russian officials said. ... more 
Potential earthquake precursor discovered through GPS measurementsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 In a significant development in the field of earthquake prediction, a study by the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics suggests that a noticeable stage of fault slip can occur two hours before sign ... more |
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'Guardian angels': Rhodes locals help fire-stranded touristsRhodes, Greece (AFP) July 25, 2023 In the yard of a private school far from the wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes, children kicked a ball as a man relaxed under the scorching sun. ... more 
'Slow disaster': Indonesians in sinking village forced to adaptTimbulsloko, Indonesia (AFP) July 24, 2023 Indonesian teacher Sulkan leafs through pictures at his small sea-surrounded mosque, remembering a marching band and smiling children who graduated from his kindergarten, standing on a road now submerged by murky, green water. ... more 
India landslide toll jumps to 27, at least 50 missingNew Delhi (AFP) July 23, 2023 The death toll from a massive landslide in India's Maharashtra state jumped to 27 on Sunday, with at least 50 people still missing as rescue teams struggle in lashing rain, officials said. ... more 
Robot grips intuitively and moves objects like a humanOberpfaffenhofen, Germany (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 Agile Justin knows how to grasp objects correctly - even if it does not recognise them yet. The humanoid robot can also turn these items in its hand in any desired direction - without looking. This ... more |
A sweaty robot may help humans understand impact of soaring heatPhoenix (AFP) July 22, 2023 What happens to the body when a human gets heatstroke? How can we protect ourselves in a warming planet? To answer these burning questions, Arizona researchers have deployed a robot that can breathe, shiver and sweat. ... more  
Blinken expects to 'work well' with new Chinese foreign minister; US commerce chief to visit despite hackingNuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) July 25, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he expects to "work well" with China's new foreign minister, after previous incumbent Qin Gang was abruptly removed from office. ... more 
Amprius Batteries elevate BAE Systems Drone to new heights in stratospheric flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 BAE Systems' PHASA-35 drone has completed its maiden voyage into the stratosphere, powered by Amprius Technologies Inc.'s high-density batteries. This remarkable feat represents a new chapter in hig ... more 
Robotic hand can rotate objects without sight using touch sensors, research showsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 25, 2023 A research team led by engineers with the University of California San Diego has shown off a robotic hand that can rotate an object in its palm using touch-based sensors rather than by sight. ... more |
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Enabling autonomous explorationPittsburgh PA (SPX) Jul 21, 2023 A research group in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is creating the next generation of explorers - robots. The Autonomous Exploration Research Team has developed a suite of rob ... more 
Tech giants form AI group focused on ensuring safetySan Francisco (AFP) July 26, 2023 Four US leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) announced Wednesday the formation of an industry group devoted to addressing risks that cutting edge versions of the technology may pose. ... more 
Safeguarding Autonomous Vehicle Networks: Land, Air, SeaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is launching an initiative aimed at fortifying the cybersecurity of self-driving cars and unmanned aerial vehicles. The team's obj ... more  
Stellantis, Samsung to build second battery plant in USParis (AFP) July 24, 2023 US-European automaker Stellantis, whose brands include Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, and a Samsung subsidiary plan to build a second electric car battery factory in the United States, the companies said Monday. ... more |
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