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  Cedar Park TX (SPX) Sep 08, 2023 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, has signed a multi-launch agreement with L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX] for three dedicated launches on Firefly's Alpha vehicle in 2026. The agreement further positions Firefly as the leader in small-lift launch services as the company ramps up production of its Alpha vehicle to support the growing needs of both government and commercial customers. "Firefly is honored to support the ongoing mission needs of L3Harris as they con ... read more |
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Artificial starNoordwijk, Netherlands (ESA) Sep 08, 2023 Like mariners of old, spacecraft steer by the stars - using combinations of telescopes, cameras and computers called startrackers to recognise stellar constellations to calculate their own position ... more 
Fuelled-up dress rehearsal for Ariane 6Paris (ESA) Sep 08, 2023 At Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, ESA's new Ariane 6 launch vehicle, consisting of its upper and core stage has been fuelled up and its core stage engine fired. With the rocket standing on its ... more 
Sea launch 1st by Chinese private entityBeijing, China (SPX) Sep 08, 2023 Galactic Energy has become the first Chinese private company to carry out a sea-based launch mission. The Beijing-based company announced on Tuesday evening that the sea-borne variant of its C ... more  
How to prevent biofilms in spaceBoston MA (SPX) Sep 08, 2023 After exposure in space aboard the International Space Station, a new kind of surface treatment significantly reduced the growth of biofilms, scientists report. Biofilms are mats of microbial or fun ... more |
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 Japan launches telescope and moon lander following weather delays 
SpaceX awaits FAA approval for Starship launchWashington DC (UPI) Sep 6, 2023 Elon Musk said Tuesday that SpaceX is ready to launch a second test flight of its Starship and awaits Federal Aviation Administration approval nearly five months after the first test in Texas exploded over the Gulf of Mexico. ... more |
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Another successful hot-fire test for Ariane 6 upper stageLampoldshausen, 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 sta ... more  
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 |
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 China continues to make strides in space breeding technique 
Private rocket maker sends remote-sensing satellite into orbitChangchun City, China (XNA) Aug 30, 2023 Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, carried out on Friday the eighth flight mission of its CERES 1 rocket to deploy a remote-sensing satellite into orbit. The CERES 1 Y8 rocket ... more |
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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 
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  
Russia: Two Ukrainian drones shot down near Rostov-on-DonWashington DC (UPI) Sep 7, 2023 The Russian government said Thursday it shot down two Ukrainian drones near the city of Rostov-on-Don, injuring one person. ... more  
U.S. commits another $600M weapons package to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Sep 7, 2023 The Biden administration on Thursday announced another package of lethal assistance for Ukraine, valued at some $600 million, just a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed $1 billion in humanitarian and security assistance to Kyiv during a surprise visit. ... more |
 First Leopard 1 tanks arrive in Ukraine: Denmark 
US to provide depleted uranium rounds to UkraineWashington (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 The United States will provide depleted uranium tank ammunition to Ukraine as part of more than $1 billion in military and humanitarian aid announced by Washington on Wednesday. ... more |
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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 
Scientists grow human-like kidneys in pigsWashington (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages. ... more |
 
Ten dead in northern China gas leakBeijing (AFP) Sept 8, 2023 A gas leak in northern China has killed 10 people and left three injured, state media said on Friday. ... 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 
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 
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 |
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First phase of Fukushima water release to end MondayTokyo (AFP) Sept 8, 2023 The first phase of releasing treated waste water from Fukushima that has angered China will end on Monday as planned, the stricken Japanese nuclear plant's operator said. ... more  
Yellen says US 'carefully' monitoring China economyNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 8, 2023 The United States is "carefully" monitoring China's challenges, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, as the slowdown in the world's second largest economy raises concerns for global growth. ... more 
China premier meets Indonesia leader, pledges deeper tiesJakarta (AFP) Sept 8, 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Indonesia's president for talks Friday, agreeing to boost cooperation and trade including expanding imports from Southeast Asia's biggest economy, Chinese state media reported. ... more 
Asian markets extend losses as US rate hike fears buildHong Kong (AFP) Sept 8, 2023 Stocks sank again Friday after another report pointing to a resilient US jobs market added to the misery for investors who fear the Federal Reserve is not finished with its campaign of monetary tightening. ... more |
 
UN calls for age limits for AI tools in schoolsParis (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 The United Nations called on Thursday for strict rules on the use of AI tools such as viral chatbot ChatGPT in classrooms, including limiting their use to older children. ... more 
Why China's response to economic challenges is not workingBeijing (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 Data from China on Thursday showing falling exports fanned more fears about a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy, which has struggled with its post-Covid recovery. ... more 
Tencent claims new AI chat bot skills comparable to ChatGPTShanghai (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 Chinese tech giant Tencent on Thursday claimed its new chatbot had some capabilities on par with top US rival ChatGPT, as the global artificial intelligence race heats up. ... more 
US extends tariff exemptions on some Chinese productsWashington (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 The United States said Wednesday it will extend tariff exemptions on 352 Chinese products once hit by punitive duties as a trade war flared with Beijing - alongside some Covid-related exclusions - until the end of the year. ... more |
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China exports, imports fall again in August but pace slowsBeijing (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 China's exports and imports sank again in August, data showed Thursday, adding to growing pressure on authorities to introduce fresh stimulus for the world's number two economy even as the figures showed some sign of improvement. ... more
Markets retreat further as US data fans rate hike fearsHong Kong (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 Investors took fright Thursday at a forecast-busting reading on the US services sector that revived speculation the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates again, compounding a spike in oil prices that has fanned fresh inflation fears. ... more 
Australia PM confirms China visit, Li says ready to resume exchangesJakarta (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 Australia's prime minister confirmed Thursday he will visit China later this year after talks with China's premier, who said Beijing was ready to resume bilateral exchanges after years of friction. ... more 
Africa demands global finance reforms to unleash its green growthNairobi (AFP) Sept 6, 2023 African leaders on Wednesday demanded sweeping changes to the global financial system and urged the international community to back a surge in renewable energy as they wrapped up a landmark climate summit in Kenya. ... more |
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