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  Moscow (AFP) Oct 9, 2023 The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) sprung its third coolant leak in under a year Monday, raising new questions about the reliability of the country's space program even as officials said crew members were not in danger. Flakes of frozen coolant spraying into space were seen in an official live feed of the orbital lab provided by NASA around 1:30 pm Eastern Time (1730 GMT), and confirmed in radio chatter between US mission control and astronauts. "The Nauka module of th ... read more |
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Surrey Satellite joins forces with the Air and Space InstituteGuildford UK (SPX) Oct 10, 2023 Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is delighted to announce a partnership with centre of excellence and training provider, The Air and Space Institute. SSTL's Head of Customer Training Stu J ... more  
Vega flies to bring satellites to spaceParis (ESA) Oct 10, 2023 THEOS-2 (THailand Earth Observation System-2) is an observation satellite manufactured by Airbus for the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand. THEOS-2 is the largest o ... more 
France's Arianespace launches 12 satellites into spaceWashington DC (UPI) Oct 9, 2023 The French-based Arianespace successfully launched a rocket with 12 satellites into space. ... more 
Shoebox-sized space labs being launched by VegaParis (ESA) Oct 09, 2023 Among the smallest passengers aboard Europe's Vega launch tonight are also the most ambitious in nature: twin miniaturised laboratories, or CubeSats, for the in-orbit demonstration of disruptive, st ... more |
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Virgin Galactic carries first Pakistani into spaceWashington (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Adventurer Namira Salim became the first Pakistani to travel into space on Friday, riding aboard Virgin Galactic's fifth successful flight in five months, the US company announced. ... more |
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35 Candles and over 50 Space Missions for SPACEBELBrussels, Belgium (SPX) Oct 09, 2023 Belgian company SPACEBEL, a renowned specialist in software engineering and Space systems, is celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary. Launched into orbit in 1988 to support the ambitions of ... more  
Is AI in the eye of the beholder?Boston MA (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Someone's prior beliefs about an artificial intelligence agent, like a chatbot, have a significant effect on their interactions with that agent and their perception of its trustworthiness, empathy, ... more 
Finger-shaped sensor enables more dexterous robotsBoston MA (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 Imagine grasping a heavy object, like a pipe wrench, with one hand. You would likely grab the wrench using your entire fingers, not just your fingertips. Sensory receptors in your skin, which run al ... more 
Global team recommends ethical rules for human research in commercial spaceflightGarrison NY (SPX) Oct 01, 2023 The first ethical framework for conducting human research on commercial spaceflight was proposed in an article in Science by an international team that included Hastings Center president Vardit Ravi ... more |
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 Law professor calls for ethical approach to human experiments in space 
Orbit Fab appoints Chief Engineer, advances refueling system test capabilitiesLafayette CO (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 Orbit Fab, the leading provider of on-orbit refueling services, has named industry veteran Kevin Smith as the company's Chief Engineer, who will lead the Systems, Electrical, Fluids, and Mechanical ... more |
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Vega's ESTCube-2 tether to the futureParis (ESA) Oct 04, 2023 Estonia's next satellite will fly aboard Europe's Vega VV23 launcher later this week. While largely designed and built by undergraduate students, the shoebox-sized ESTCube-2 has ambitious goals in m ... more 
Spain's MIURA 1 launch campaign kicks offHuelva, Spain (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 MIURA 1 launch campaign kicks off. PLD Space has successfully concluded the two pre-launch tests of the first flight unit of the Spanish launcher, specifically the umbilical cable tests and the Wet ... more
Vega-C Zefiro40 Test: Independent EnquiryParis (ESA) Oct 04, 2023 Following the failure of the Vega-C launch (VV22) in December 2022, an Independent Enquiry Commission drew several conclusions and made recommendations to ensure a reliable return to flight and a ro ... more  
goTenna achieves key milestone for narrowband mesh radio voice capabilityBrooklyn NY (SPX) Oct 10, 2023 Mobile mesh networking supplier goTenna, reports it has reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio. This project is funded by U.S. Customs and Border ... more |
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US senators arrive in China seeking Xi meetingShanghai (AFP) Oct 7, 2023 A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived in China on Saturday, the latest high-level US officials to visit China as Washington seeks to ease tensions with Beijing. ... more |
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Russian defence minister inspects factory for advanced missilesMoscow (AFP) Oct 7, 2023 Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu inspected a military factory producing the Sarmat intercontinental missile, saying it would soon be ready for use, his ministry posted on Telegram Saturday. ... more  
Turkey's top diplomat, Blinken discuss downed droneIstanbul (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Turkey's top diplomat told Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday that Ankara's air strikes in Syria will continue despite the US downing of a Turkish drone. ... more  
Germany 'working' to send Ukraine new Patriot system: ZelenskyGranada, Spain (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 Germany is working on sending Kyiv an additional Patriot air defence system, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday after meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a summit in Spain. ... more 
Drone kills 112 at Syria military academy as Turkey pounds northeastBeirut (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 110 people, a war monitor said, with state media blaming "terrorist organisations" for the drone strike in government-held Homs. ... more |
US shoots down Turkish drone over SyriaWashington (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 US warplanes on Thursday shot down a Turkish drone that was deemed a threat to American forces in Syria, the Pentagon said - an incident likely to raise tensions between the NATO allies. ... more  
Sweden pledges 190m euros of military aid to UkraineStockholm (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Sweden said Friday it will give 2.2 billion Swedish krona (190 million euros) worth of military equipment to Ukraine and is considering sending Gripen fighter aircraft. ... more  
Russian defence minister calls to speed up bomber productionMoscow (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday called for more Su-34 fighter jets to be produced, as Moscow pursues its offensive in Ukraine. ... more 
Space needs better 'parking spots' to stay usableWest Lafayette, IN (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Any mission headed to space needs a "parking spot" at its destination. But these parking spots, regions located on orbits, are quickly becoming occupied or more vulnerable to collisions. Most ... more |
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Rockets, drones on display at Islamic Jihad parade in Gaza Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Palestinian militants marched Wednesday through Gaza City, brandishing weapons and carrying rockets and drones, in a parade marking the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Jihad movement. ... more 
AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviationBoston MA (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Imagine you're in an airplane with two pilots, one human and one computer. Both have their "hands" on the controllers, but they're always looking out for different things. If they're both paying att ... more 
Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to beParis (AFP) Oct 8, 2023 A manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with her firm's viral chatbot ChatGPT. ... more  
Afghan rescuers still digging as hope fades for quake villagersSiah Ab, Afghanistan (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Rescue workers scrabbled through rubble Tuesday for villagers buried in their homes by a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,000 people in rural western Afghanistan, but hope of finding survivors was fading fast. ... more |
AI drones to help farmers optimize vegetable yieldsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable crop yields. As plants grow inconsistently, at the time of harvesting, there will inevitab ... more 
Biden says 'can't stop' building of more Mexico border wallWashington (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 US President Joe Biden defended his administration's plans to add to the border wall with Mexico Thursday, saying he couldn't stop the use of funds earmarked under Donald Trump's signature policy. ... more 
'Broken in two': Libya flood survivors grapple with mental healthTripoli (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Nearly a month after floods hit Derna in eastern Libya, survivors are struggling to overcome the psychological toll, with many grieving the loss - or still without news - of loved ones. ... more 
Tens of millions of children uprooted by climate disasters: UNICEFUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Weather disasters fueled by climate change - from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires - sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children's Fund warned Thursday, slamming the lack of attention paid to victims. ... more |
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US outpaces Europe while China struggles: IMF economistMarrakesh, Morocco (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 The global economy remains resilient despite a series of challenges, but some countries are growing faster than others, with China showing signs of a slowdown, the IMF's chief economist told AFP. ... more 
China's Country Garden says might not meet all debt obligationsBeijing (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Debt-saddled Chinese property giant Country Garden said Tuesday that it did not expect to meet all of its offshore payment obligations in time as it edges towards a potential default. ... more 
Markets cheered by Fed rate hopes, oil eases after surgeHong Kong (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Equities mostly rose Tuesday after top Federal Reserve officials suggested the recent spike in US Treasury yields could act as a substitute for further interest rate hikes. ... more 
US bank Citigroup to sell its China retail business to HSBCNew York (AFP) Oct 9, 2023 US bank Citigroup is to sell its consumer banking business in China to Asia-focused banking giant HSBC, it announced on Monday. ... more |
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