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  Lampoldshausen, Germany (SPX) Sep 04, 2023 On September 1 2023, teams from ArianeGroup, the German Aerospace Center and the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully completed another hot-fire test on the test bench dedicated to the upper stage of the new Ariane 6 launcher, in Lampoldshausen (Germany). The upper stage test sequence was representative of its operating phase during Ariane 6's inaugural flight. It involved more than 11 minutes (680 seconds) of operation of the Vinci re-ignitable motor in two boosts, including two boosts of the ... read more |
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SpaceX launches new batch of Space Defense Agency missile tracking satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Sep 2, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Space Development Agency's newest batch of tiny missile defense satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more  
China solicits names for manned lunar exploration vehiclesBeijing (XNA) Sep 04, 2023 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday began to solicit names for the new vehicles of future manned lunar exploration missions. The public is invited to suggest names for the new generatio ... more  
A good night's sleep in orbitParis (ESA) Sep 04, 2023 During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will run two experiments focusing on sleeping in space: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit. Astronauts on the Space Station do a full ... more  
China continues to make strides in space breeding techniqueBeijing (XNA) Sep 04, 2023 Upon a search for "space-bred seeds" on China's e-commerce giant JD.com, a stunning array of vegetables and fruits appears, each with remarkably positive user reviews. "My kid likes it a lot a ... more |
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 Private rocket maker sends remote-sensing satellite into orbit 
Japan postpones 'Moon Sniper' launch for third timeTokyo (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Japan's space agency on Monday postponed for the third time the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission due to strong winds just half an hour before launch. ... more |
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Pulsar Fusion forms partnership with University of Michigan for electric propulsionLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 29, 2023 Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has rece ... more  
One killed in Russian drone attacks on port district: Ukrainian governorKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 One person was killed in Russian drone attacks on a port district in Ukraine's southwestern Odesa region early Wednesday, the regional governor said. ... more  
Pakistan navy helicopter crash kills three crewIslamabad (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 A Pakistan navy helicopter crashed in a southwestern city on Monday after suffering a suspected mechanical fault, killing three crew members, the military said. ... more 
Iraq and IFC agree project to modernise Baghdad airportBaghdad (AFP) Sept 3, 2023 Iraq signed an agreement Sunday with the World Bank's International Finance Corporation to modernise Baghdad's international airport after years of neglect in the war-scarred country. ... more |
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 Ukraine air force says destroys 22 Russian drones in Odesa region 
Iran adds Russian combat trainer jets to air force: mediaTehran (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Iran's air force has received a batch of advanced Russian combat trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force", local media reported Saturday. ... more |
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Ukraine says Pskov UAV strike launched from inside Russian territoryWashington DC (UPI) Sep 1, 2023 Ukraine's Defense Ministry said Friday that attack drones that destroyed two Russian military transport jets and damaged two others at an airfield in Pskov east of Moscow were launched from Russian territory. ... more  
US approves $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to BulgariaWashington (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 The United States said Friday it had approved the sale of $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to Bulgaria, its latest major deal with an eastern NATO ally as war rages in Ukraine. ... more 
Japan's Defense Ministry seeks record $53B military budget for 2024Washington DC (UPI) Aug 31, 2023 The Japanese Defense Ministry on Thursday requested its largest-ever defense budget following record defense spending last year in response to threats from China, North Korea and Russia. ... more  
Minorities more likely than White people to live behind subpar leviesWashington DC (UPI) Sep 5, 2023 Minority groups including Hispanic and Native American communities are more likely than White people to live behind "subpar" levees, earthen embankments that protect against floodwaters, according to a study published Tuesday. ... more |
 Electric eels hold clue to new way to stimulate human cells 
Exodus begins at drenched Burning Man party in US desertBlack Rock City, United States (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Revelers stuck in the mud for days at the Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. ... more |
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Iran pilgrims among 18 dead in Iraq crashSamarra, Iraq (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 A collision between two minibuses killed 18 people, mostly Iranian pilgrims, north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, medical officials said on Saturday. ... more  
Baidu leads public rollout of AI chatbots in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Tech giant Baidu launched China's first public artificial intelligence chatbot on Thursday, with ERNIE trained to censor highly sensitive topics for the ruling Communist Party such as the Tiananmen crackdown. ... more
Go with the flow -- or flee: Burners split over mud tacticsBlack Rock City, United States (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 The music kept blasting but not everyone was reveling this year at the Burning Man festival in the barren expanse of Nevada desert: rain turned the site into a muddy quagmire that made the festival a survival ordeal for some of the 70,000 participants. ... more  
Calls for reform of global finance system dominate Africa climate talksNairobi (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 UN chief Antonio Guterres joined African leaders on Tuesday in demanding urgent reforms to the "outdated and unfair" global financial system, speaking at a landmark climate summit in Kenya aimed at showcasing the continent's green potential. ... more |
Fukushima wastewater release spawns misinformationHong Kong (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Japan's release of wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has unleashed a wave of misinformation, with AFP debunking false claims of a radioactive Pacific Ocean that have been viewed millions of times. ... more 
Musk threatens to sue anti-defamation group for falling revenueNew York (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, said he is considering suing a leading anti-defamation group, arguing that its accusations of anti-Semitism have led the company to lose revenue. ... more 
Markets mostly drop as oil spike fuels fresh inflation fearHong Kong (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 Most markets fell Wednesday as a jump in oil prices to 10-month highs rekindled worries of another US Federal Reserve interest rate hike. ... more 
Myanmar crisis, South China Sea to headline ASEAN summitJakarta (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 Southeast Asian leaders will gather Tuesday in Indonesia for talks set to be dominated by the crisis in Myanmar and China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. ... more |
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US trade chief: Talking to China is no 'sign of weakness'Washington (AFP) Sept 3, 2023 Holding talks with Beijing officials is not a sign of weakness by Washington, the US commerce secretary said Sunday, adding that not talking can lead to greater tensions and misunderstanding. ... more 
China's Country Garden narrowly avoids default: BloombergBeijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Struggling Chinese developer Country Garden has made multi-million-dollar interest payments on two outstanding loans, reports said Tuesday, narrowly avoiding what would have been its first default. ... more 
IMF chief hails 'productive' talks as China visit endsBeijing (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday praised "productive and substantive" talks with top officials in China as she wrapped up a visit to the country. ... more
Stocks down as traders await more China economic support measuresHong Kong (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Equities fell Tuesday, with traders unable to build on the previous day's rally as they await fresh measures out of China to stimulate the economy and support the creaking property market. ... more |
Italy says China trade deal not meeting expectationsCernobbio, Italy (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 A controversial investment deal with China has failed to meet Italian expectations, Rome's top diplomat said on Saturday ahead of a visit to Beijing, as speculation mounts that Italy will withdraw. ... more 
Australia sending delegation to China to 'stabilise' tiesSydney (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Australia will send a delegation of industry, government, academic, media and arts representatives to Beijing for a dialogue with their Chinese counterparts next week to stabilise its relationship with China, Canberra's foreign ministry said Saturday. ... more 
Country Garden wins vote on debt to avoid default: BloombergBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Chinese developer Country Garden has won approval from creditors to extend a deadline for a key bond repayment, Bloomberg reported Saturday, narrowly avoiding a potential default. ... more 
Dutch press ahead to cut Amsterdam airport flightsThe Hague (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 The Dutch government pressed ahead Friday with controversial plans to cut flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to stem noise pollution around one of Europe's busiest air hubs. ... more |
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Work begins on Iraq-Iran rail linkBaghdad (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Iraq's prime minister on Saturday inaugurated construction work on what is slated to become the first railway line connecting the country to neighbouring Iran, a major political and economic partner. ... more 
The fight over a 'dangerous' ideology shaping AI debateParis (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Silicon Valley's favourite philosophy, longtermism, has helped to frame the debate on artificial intelligence around the idea of human extinction. ... more
Nicaragua to export tariff-free to China from 2024Managua (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Nicaragua said Thursday it would export tariff-free fabrics, beef and seafood, among other products, to China under a newly signed free trade agreement, concluded after the Central American country cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan. ... more 
In Argentina, voters toy with ditching pesos for dollarsBuenos Aires (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 In inflation-hit Argentina, where rentals, cars, and appliances are increasingly priced in dollars to sidestep the volatile peso, a leading presidential candidate has sparked debate over whether to officially adopt the currency as a remedy to a battered economy. ... more |
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