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  Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 HALO Space, the space tourism company with which GMV collaborates, recently carried out the second round of test flights for its space tourism trips in the dry lake of Cuddeback (California, USA), a habitual area for experimental flights. This phase involves the execution of a series of flights, four in particular, as a proof of concept. These tests are performed by lifting the capsule with a helicopter to an altitude of 2,000 meters. The speed of descent of the capsule with the parachute is less ... read more |
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Beyond the Frigid Void: Per Wimmer's Adventures in the Shadows of the KnownLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 14, 2023 Imagine, if you dare, a realm where temperatures dive to an unearthly 55 degrees below Celsius. A place where every breath feels like a thousand icy needles, and the vast expanse of Earth seems an e ... more 
US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in spaceHouston (AFP) Oct 14, 2023 After spending more than a year in space, Frank Rubio now has to get used to that pesky thing Earthlings call gravity. ... more  
Momentus to provide delivery service for RIDE! SpaceSan Jose CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, has signed a contract with RIDE! Space for tran ... more  
Evolution Space to produce and test solid rocket motors at StennisBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Oct 11, 2023 NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, joined with Evolution Space on Oct. 10 to announce plans for the aerospace company to establish production and testing operations for sol ... more |
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Northrop Grumman to Create Constellation of Connectivity for Air Force Research LaboratorySan Diego CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to integrate commercial space internet into airborne platforms, advancing connectivity for warfighters and ... more |
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Billion-dollar Chinese-funded airport begins operations in CambodiaPhnom Penh (AFP) Oct 16, 2023 A billion-dollar Chinese-funded airport began operations in Cambodia Monday, with local officials hoping it will revive the vital tourism sector. ... more 
Canadian aircraft harassed by Chinese jets, Ottawa saysWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2023 Chinese fighter jets recklessly intercepted a Canadian military plane in international airspace as it was enforcing United Nations sanctions imposed on North Korea, Ottawa's defense minister said. ... more 
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  
In-flight target updates achieved in Lockheed Martin's recent Captive Carry TestWhite Sands NM (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Lockheed Martin has successfully executed a proof-of-concept captive carry test to enhance the U.S. Army's deep-strike capabilities with in-flight target updates. The company utilized its Remote Int ... more |
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Germany allows Israel to use two of its combat dronesBerlin (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Germany will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering a request from the Jewish state for ammunition for warships, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday. ... more |
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Egypt-Gaza border crossing to reopen as aid waits to enter enclaveWashington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2023 The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will be reopened, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday amid anticipation of an Israeli ground invasion of the Palestinian enclave where fears of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis grow. ... more 
Nepal quake sparks revival of traditional craft skillsBhaktapur, Nepal (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Nepal's deadly earthquake eight years ago reduced swathes of centuries-old monuments to rubble, but the vast task of restoration has sparked a revival of once-fading architectural craft skills. ... more 
Chinese scientists join Fukushima water reviewTokyo (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Chinese scientists will this month take part in extensive sampling of Fukushima's coastal waters for the first time since the release of treated wastewater from its stricken nuclear plant began, Japanese officials said Wednesday. ... more  
Revolutionizing energy storage: Metal nanoclusters for stable lithium-sulfur batteriesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 The demand for efficient energy storage systems is ever increasing, especially due to the recent emergence of intermittent renewable energy and the adoption of electric vehicles. In this regard, lit ... more |
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Powering AI could use as much electricity as a small countryWashington DC (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Artificial intelligence (AI) comes with promises of helping coders code faster, drivers drive safer, and making daily tasks less time-consuming. But in a commentary published October 10 in the journ ... more |
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NASA targets 2024 for first flight of X-59 Experimental AircraftPasadena CA (JPL) Oct 13, 2023 NASA's Quesst mission has adjusted the scheduled first flight of its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft to 2024. A one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft, the X-59 has required complex engineering fr ... more 
easyJet signs up to Airbus' pioneering carbon removal solutionToulouse, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air ... more 
China's Baidu says its upgraded AI bot rivals latest ChatGPTBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 Chinese internet giant Baidu unveiled the newest version of its AI chatbot ERNIE on Tuesday, claiming it rivals the capabilities of OpenAI's latest ChatGPT. ... more  
Key issues surrounding China's Belt and Road projectShanghai (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative has been criticised for saddling poor countries with enormous debt and causing environmental harm, while proponents hail it for bringing resources and economic growth to the Global South. ... more |
Ports, railways, a naval base: China's Belt and Road in five projectsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 China's landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has thousands of infrastructure projects in every corner of the globe, generating a staggering $2 trillion in contracts while courting international controversy. ... more 
Xi, Putin to deepen decade-long friendship at Beijing summitBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 Ten years after toasting a budding friendship with vodka and cake, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet again in Beijing on Wednesday seeking to further deepen the "no-limits" partnership between their two countries. ... more 
Ex-Fusion and Tokyo Tech establish collaborative research cluster for laser fusionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 13, 2023 EX-Fusion Inc. has established a Collaborative Research Cluster focused on advancing liquid metal devices for the realization of commercial laser fusion reactors in collaboration with Tokyo Institut ... more 
AI researchers expose critical vulnerabilities within major LLMsLancaster UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard have taken the world by storm this year, with companies investing millions to develop these AI tools, and some leading AI chatbots being valued ... more |
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New technique helps robots pack objects into a tight spaceBoston MA (SPX) Oct 17, 2023 Anyone who has ever tried to pack a family-sized amount of luggage into a sedan-sized trunk knows this is a hard problem. Robots struggle with dense packing tasks, too. For the robot, solving ... more 
Boeing, NASA, United Airlines and DLR to test SAF benefits with air-to-air flightsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing [NYSE: BA] is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affect ... more 
LSA Alliance using NASA technology to develop personal eVTOL marketNewport Beach CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2023 A remarkable new mode of personal mobility is being introduced by Applied eVTOL Concepts. The Epiphany Transporter evokes childhood dreams of Aladdin's Magic Carpet, providing fast, door-to-door, ai ... more 
Remaking an old Swedish oil depot into a giant underground 'thermos'Vasteras, Sweden (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 Work lights strung up along railings illuminate a dank cavern where workers are preparing to transform a former oil depot into a hot water "thermos" to heat a Swedish town. ... more |
A cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries: Aqueous rechargeable batteriesSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 This summer, the planet is suffering from unprecedented heat waves and heavy rainfalls. Developing renewable energy and expanding associated infrastructure has become an essential survival strategy ... more 
China saw moderate third-quarter growth as hurdles persist: surveyBeijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2023 China's economy is expected to have seen moderate growth in the third quarter, according to an AFP survey ahead of data this week, while experts warn that there were still significant hurdles for its recovery. ... more 
Borrell says trust between EU, China 'eroded'Beijing (AFP) Oct 13, 2023 EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Friday that trust between the bloc and China had been eroded, blaming the trade imbalance between the two on "difficulties" faced by European companies in the world's second-largest economy. ... more 
Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries growHong Kong (AFP) Oct 16, 2023 Asian markets sank Monday on concerns that Israel's expected ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza could spark a regional war involving Iran, with warnings that oil prices could surge, further complicating central banks' efforts to tame inflation. ... more |
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Former Bank of China chairman arrested for corruptionBeijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2023 The former chairman of the Bank of China has been formally arrested for suspected corruption, state media reported Monday, citing the country's top prosecutor. ... more 
China trade figures improve slightly in SeptemberBeijing (AFP) Oct 13, 2023 Chinese exports fell in September, data showed Friday, but at a slower pace than expected for the second month in a row, providing hope that the world's number two economy is seeing some stability after stuttering throughout the year. ... more 
Markets snap week-long rally as US inflation dents rate hopesHong Kong (AFP) Oct 13, 2023 Equities went into reverse Friday, snapping a week-long rally, as a forecast-topping US inflation report revived fears the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again before the end of the year. ... more 
NASA prepares Artemis II rocket core stage for final assembly phaseMichoud LA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 NASA and its partners have fully secured the four RS-25 engines onto the core stage of the agency's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the Artemis II flight test. The core stage, and its engines, ... more |
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