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  San Antonio TX (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 Dr. Alan Stern, a leading planetary scientist and the Associate Vice President of Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Space Science Division, will fly aboard the VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceship, on November 2. The upcoming flight is not just a personal milestone for Stern but is set as a precursor to a NASA-funded Virgin Galactic suborbital flight, during which he will execute two NASA experiments. Stern shared his enthusiasm for this impending mission, stating, "When I was a k ... read more |
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NASA conducts 1st hot fire of new RS-25 Certification Test SeriesBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 NASA conducted the first hot fire of a new RS-25 test series Oct. 17, beginning the final round of certification testing ahead of production of an updated set of the engines for the SLS (Space Launc ... 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 
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 
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 |
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 HALO Space successfully completes second battery of test flights 
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 |
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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 
DARPA-funded team proposes "sweating" hypersonic missiles to beat heatLos 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 th ... more  
DARPA launches TIAMAT Program to transform autonomous systems trainingWashington DC (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is taking a novel approach to the challenges surrounding the development of autonomous systems. In a departure from traditional high-fidelity si ... more  
ATHENA sensor increases aircraft survivability with advanced capabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 U.S. Army aviation has long faced the perilous threat of Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)-heat-seeking, shoulder-fired missiles. Traditional countermeasures like Northrop Grumman's Common ... more |
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 Momentus to conduct in-space delivery for Polish nanosatellite maker SatRev  
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 |
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US-supplied ATACMS missiles won't help Ukraine: PutinBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was a "mistake" for Washington to supply Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, and warned they would not change the situation of the frontline. ... more  
US shoots down drones in Iraq, allied forces woundedWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 American forces shot down two drones and damaged a third in Iraq over the past 24 hours, with allied troops suffering "minor injuries" in one incident, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday. ... more  
Biden: Egypt agrees to allow aid into GazaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2023 Egypt has agreed to open its border with Gaza to allow limited humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave that has been devastated by nearly two weeks of war, U.S. President Joe Biden said late Wednesday. ... more 
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 |
 35 Candles and over 50 Space Missions for SPACEBEL 
Philippines orders three new military transport planesManila (AFP) Oct 17, 2023 The Philippines will buy three new C-130J-30 Super Hercules planes for its air force, the defence ministry said Tuesday, nearly doubling its fleet for large transport aircraft. ... more |
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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 
In first, Ukraine uses US-supplied long-range ATACMS: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine's armed forces had used US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles for the first time. ... more 
Israel says has 'evidence' militants to blame for Gaza hospital blastTel Aviv (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 The Israeli army said Wednesday it had "evidence" that militants were responsible for the blast that killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, saying a review proved others were at fault. ... more 
Pentagon: China increasing harassment of U.S., ally aircraft in Indo-PacificWashington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2023 Chinese warplanes are increasing their harassment of U.S. and ally military aircraft in the East and South China Seas to intimidate them "into giving up their rights under international law," Pentagon officials said, as they released declassified information on Beijing's "coercive and risky operation behavior." ... more |
IDF says drone strike kills four who attempted to place bomb at Lebanon borderWashington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2023 A drone strike Tuesday killed four people that Israeli military officials said were attempting to blow up a gate along the border with Lebanon in the small town of Metula. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
Deal struck to open Gaza border for aidGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 19, 2023 US President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled a deal to allow desperately-needed humanitarian aid to enter war-torn Gaza, where one million people have fled their homes amid withering Israeli air strikes. ... 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 
Palestinian refugees remain cut off from pile of aid at Gaza's border crossing with EgyptWashington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2023 As many as 2 million Palestinian refugees remained cut off from humanitarian aid in Egypt Tuesday as a blockade on the only viable passage out of Gaza remained in place amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas. ... more |
UN's Guterres denounces 'collective punishment' of PalestiniansBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that attacks by militant group Hamas on Israel did not justify the "collective punishment" of Palestinians, and called for an immediate ceasefire. ... 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 
Do humans get lazier when robots help with tasks?Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 Now that improvements in technology mean that some robots work alongside humans, there is evidence that those humans have learned to see them as team-mates - and teamwork can have negative as well a ... more 
Choosing exoskeleton settings like a Pandora radio stationAnn Arbor MI (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 Taking inspiration from music streaming services, a team of engineers at the University of Michigan, Google and Georgia Tech has designed the simplest way for users to program their own exoskeleton ... more |
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Enhancing the safety and efficacy of drone flights in polar regionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 Collecting accurate weather data in remote and challenging environments like the polar regions and mountains can be extremely difficult. These areas often lack the infrastructure and resources neede ... more  
Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East warHong Kong (AFP) Oct 19, 2023 Asian markets tumbled Thursday on fears the Israel-Hamas crisis would spill over into a wider conflict in the Middle East. ... more 
China, Serbia sign roadbuilding, train dealsBelgrade (AFP) Oct 18, 2023 China and Serbia signed on Wednesday two roadbuilding deals worth a total of nearly four billion euros ($4.2 billion) as well as a contract on the purchase of five high-speed trains, the Serbian transport ministry said. ... more 
Country Garden denies founder, chairwoman have fled ChinaBeijing (AFP) Oct 19, 2023 Chinese property giant Country Garden denied Thursday its founder and chairwoman had fled the country, as the debt-saddled builder flirts with a default that could send shockwaves through the industry. ... more |
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