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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 In a significant development to overcome the challenges posed by hypersonic missiles, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has turned to an unusual but effective solution: making the missile "sweat." Researchers at the RTX Technology Research Center, under the guidance of John Sharon, are developing a cooling mechanism that leverages transpiration cooling channels in the tip of the missile. Hypersonic missiles can travel faster than a mile per second, but this sheer velocity expos ... read more |
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DLR and NASA Collaborate to Advance Aircraft Aerodynamics ResearchGottingen, Germany (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 A collaboration between the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and NASA is set to redefine our understanding of commercial aircraft aerodynamics. Through advanced wind-tunnel tests, the joint effort aims ... more  
India wants a space station by 2035, moon mission by 2040Washington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2023 The Indian government wants an Indian space station by the year 2035 and a crewed Indian mission to land on the moon by 2040. ... more 
Space Perspective redefines luxury space travel with in-flight Space SpaSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 In an unprecedented move that elevates space travel to luxurious new heights, Space Perspective, the first-ever carbon-neutral spaceflight company, has revealed the design of its onboard restroom, w ... more 
New SwRI chamber simulates harsh acoustic environment of rocket launchesSan Antonio, TX (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its aerospace testing capabilities with a cutting-edge acoustic test chamber designed to mimic the grueling acoustic conditions experienced durin ... more |
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Momentus to conduct in-space delivery for Polish nanosatellite maker SatRevSan Jose CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 Momentus Inc., a U.S.-based commercial space company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MNTS, has entered into a contractual agreement with SatRev, a Polish nanosatellite manufacturer, for orb ... more |
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NASA makes it easier to find assistive technologies for licensingWashington DC (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 NASA develops a variety of technologies to explore space and beyond for the benefit of humanity. One measure of its success is the impact on the daily lives of millions of people with injuries and d ... more  
Satnav test on remote island labParis (ESA) Oct 18, 2023 ESA's navigation testbed vehicle participated in a campaign organised by Norwegian governmental authorities to assess the impact of jamming and spoofing on satnav systems and test innovative technol ... more 
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 
HALO Space successfully completes second battery of test flightsMadrid, 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 ... more |
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 US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in space 
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 |
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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 
Momentus customer satellites integrated and shipped to SpaceX launch siteSan Jose CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has integrated its customers launching on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission and shipped the payloads to Vandenberg Space Force Base for integration with Falcon 9 ahead of ... more  
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 
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 |
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Israeli forces prepare for grinding urban war in GazaParis (AFP) Oct 13, 2023 With Israel expected to launch a ground offensive with elite forces, Gaza looks set to become the stage for a deadly, gruelling and very long military operation. ... 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  
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 
Sustainable living technologyChemnitz, Germany (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 It is now apparent that the mass-produced artefacts of technology in our increasingly densely populated world - whether electronic devices, cars, batteries, phones, household appliances, or industri ... more 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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