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  Hindmarsh, Australia (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Southern Launch and the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation will begin work on Australia's first permanent commercial sub-orbital space launch facility after planning consent was granted for the Koonibba Test Range. Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp says, 'The development of permanent, world-class facilities at the Koonibba Test Range will put Australia on the map as a space-faring nation. What we have to offer at Koonibba is unique, highly sought after and complements our orbital facility at W ... read more |
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iRocket collaborates with Air Force to develop reusable rocketsNew Hyde Park NY (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) West to develop engines and stage tech ... more  
Hisdesat announces the launch of first SpainSat NG satellite for summer of 2024Madrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Hisdesat, the Spanish government satellite operator, has announced that the first satellite in the SPAINSAT NG programme, SpainSat NG-I, will be ready for launch in summer of 2024 after confirming t ... more 
HYDIS2 consortium project for hypersonic defence interceptor proposed for funding by the European CommissionMadrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 In May 2023, the HYDIS2 consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation st ... more  
Airbus partners with Voyager Space to build ISS replacementParis (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 Airbus and US space exploration firm Voyager Space announced Wednesday a joint venture to develop Starlab, a commercial alternative to replace the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of the decade. ... more |
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 Science enabling heat and air conditioning for long-term space habitats is almost fully available 
NASA hears 'heartbeat' from Voyager 2 after inadvertant blackoutWashington (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 NASA's distant Voyager 2 probe has sent a "heartbeat" signal to Earth after mission control mistakenly cut contact, the US space agency said Tuesday. ... more |
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Pixxel lands iDEX funding for miniaturized satellites developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 In a remarkable development in the Indian space industry, Pixxel, a prominent name in the realm of hyperspectral earth-imaging technology, has been awarded a substantial grant by iDEX (Innovations f ... more 
NASA rocket hardware prepped for shipment to Space CoastLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has prepared crucial components for the next phase of NASA's ambitious Artemis III mission, taking us one step closer to realizing the vision of returning astronauts ... more 
Beam-hopping JoeySat passes in-orbit testsParis (ESA) Aug 01, 2023 An advanced broadband satellite providing high-speed internet services that demonstrate next-generation 5G connectivity has passed its initial in-orbit tests. Because they can swiftly switch t ... more  
Shenzhou 15 crew share memorable moments from Tiangong Station missionBeijing, China (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou XV manned mission met with the press on Monday, in their first public appearance since returning to Earth 57 days ago. Mission commander Major Genera ... more |
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 Bartolomeo is the easy way of bringing payloads to space stations 
NASA and Boeing to deliver Starliner updateLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 NASA and Boeing are set to conduct a joint media teleconference on Monday, August 7 at 2 p.m. EDT to deliver a progress report on the CST-100 Starliner's inaugural astronaut flight. This milestone m ... more |
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NASA Launches Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming, App Update Coming SoonWashington DC (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 NASA is elevating its digital platforms for the benefit of all by revamping its flagship and science websites, adding its first on-demand streaming service, and upgrading the NASA app. With these ch ... more 
Keeping your underwear clean on the MoonParis (ESA) Jul 28, 2023 When astronauts return to the Moon they will be bringing along a new generation of spacesuits, designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the lunar surface. But in keeping their human occupants s ... more 
NASA Named One of America's Top Employers for WomenWashington DC (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 NASA is one of America's Best Employers for Women 2023, according to Forbes and Statista. Statista surveyed more than 60,000 United States employees - including a sample of more than 40,000 women - ... more  
Oxford researchers pioneer outer space machine learning modelLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2023 In an unprecedented move, a research team at the University of Oxford has successfully trained a machine learning model aboard a satellite in outer space. This groundbreaking achievement has the pot ... more |
 Momentus completes payload deployment from vigoride-6 mission 
Voyager 2 goes silent with a temporary communication interruption with EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2023 Amidst its epic journey into the cosmos, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft has temporarily lost contact with the blue planet. An accidental deviation of the antenna's alignment on July 21 has caused an un ... more |
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The world's largest ComSat ever built launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, launched for the seventh time, was scheduled to lift off on July 26th at 11:04 p.m. EDT, a violation of abort criteria has forced the mission to be scrubbed with 1 minu ... more 
Better SAFER than sorryHouston TX (ESA) Jul 28, 2023 Andreas Mogensen training at NASA Johnson Space Center's Virtual Reality Laboratory in Texas, USA. Training for emergencies is crucial everywhere, including on the International Space Station. ... more 
SpaceX successfully launches 22 Starlink satellitesCape Canaveral FL (UPI) Jul 28, 2023 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of 22 Starlink satellites into space early Friday from Florida's famed Cape Canaveral, after having scrubbed the launch of a separate mission Thursda ... more 
Long March carrier rocket conducts 150th consecutive successful launchXichang (XNA) Jul 28, 2023 China launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket on Thursday to place a remote sensing satellite group composed of three satellites in space. The three satellites of the Yaogan-36 family were lau ... more |
Marotta Controls Delivers 30,000th CoRe Valve to SpaceXMontville, NJ (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier with a 65-year-plus heritage in spaceflight has celebrated another production milestone. The supplier delivered its 30,000th CoRe ... more 
SpaceX misses attempt for record-breaking 'double-launch' attemptWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 SpaceX on Thursday again scrubbed the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket and EchoStar's Jupiter 3 satellite, missing an opportunity for a record-setting "double launch." ... more  
Still no answers three years after Beirut mega-explosionBeirut (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 One of history's biggest non-nuclear explosions rocked Beirut on August 4, 2020, destroying swathes of the Lebanese capital, killing more than 220 people and injuring at least 6,500. ... more  
L3Harris, Team Lynx contracted for next phase of US Army's Mechanized Infantry Combat VehicleMelbourne FL (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX), in collaboration with Team Lynx, helmed by American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV), has secured a contract to design and prototype the U.S. Army's XM30 Mechanized Infan ... more |
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No hope of survivors from downed Australian military helicopter: govtSydney (AFP) July 31, 2023 Authorities have lost hope of finding survivors after a military helicopter plunged into the sea during war games over the weekend, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Monday. ... more  
US to help Australia boost missile manufacturingBrisbane, Australia (AFP) July 29, 2023 Washington will seek to bolster its shrinking weapons stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile manufacturing and exporting industry, top officials said Saturday after high-level talks between the two countries. ... more  
Three Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow: Russia defence ministryMoscow (AFP) July 30, 2023 Three Ukrainian drones were downed over Moscow early Sunday, Russia's defence ministry said, in an attack that damaged two office towers and briefly shut an international airport. ... more 
Ukraine says five wounded in Russian missile strike in DniproKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 28, 2023 A Russian missile struck a multistorey residential building in the central city of Dnipro on Friday injuring at least five people, Ukraine's interior minister said. ... more |
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 
Earthquake-hit Turkey pulls out of hosting key UN nature talksParis (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Turkey has said it cannot host a major UN biodiversity meeting in 2024 as it reels from a series of devastating earthquakes this year, according to the UN body that oversees the talks. ... more 
Battling drug crisis, Iraq searches for cureBaghdad (AFP) July 31, 2023 Mohammed has been taking nearly a dozen captagon pills daily for seven years. Now, as Iraq grapples with a major drug crisis, the 23-year-old hopes for a fresh start. ... more 
At least 11 killed, 27 missing in Beijing rainstormsMentougou, China (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 At least 11 people are dead and 27 missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing, state media said Tuesday, in downpours that have submerged roads and deluged neighbourhoods with mud. ... more |
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'Silk of peace' weaves new bonds in post-quake TurkeyAntakya, Turkey (AFP) July 28, 2023 Nearly all the workers lost their houses, the accountant and vet disappeared along with their families, but after the deadly earthquake that devastated Turkey's Hatay province, "the silk of peace" is helping make new connections. ... more  
Researchers make discovery that could reduce explosions of lithium-metal batteriesWashington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2023 Researchers have made a discovery that could lead to better lithium-metal batteries, as opposed to lithium-ion batteries, while reducing their risk of explosion. ... more  
US invites China's new foreign minister Wang Yi to visitWashington (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 The United States has invited China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit for high-level meetings as part of efforts to renew dialogue between Beijing and Washington, the State Department said Tuesday. ... more 
Stocks struggle to recover from selloff, Fed rate fears lingerHong Kong (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Asian markets fluctuated Thursday following a plunge on Wall Street as a forecast-beating US jobs report revived worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking campaign. ... more |
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