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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 China's forthcoming rocket designed for manned space missions, Long March 10, is on course for its initial launch around 2027, says a senior designer from the project team. The advanced launch vehicle is being developed at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), a primary contributor to rocketry in China and a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. Zhang Zhi, a veteran rocket designer at CALT, indicated that the development of Long March 10 is proceeding as p ... read more |
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China prepares to launch Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceshipJiuquan (XNA) Oct 20, 2023 The combination of the Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launching area on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. According t ... more 
'No prospects': Russians slowly leaving legendary spaceport cityBaikonur, Kazakhstan (AFP) Oct 20, 2023 Surrounded by the vast sand dunes of the Kazakh steppe, on satellite images the city of Baikonur looks like an oasis of glimmering lights in an otherwise dry desert. ... more  
Heart Cells in Space Help Advance Treatments for Cardiovascular DiseaseKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, and once cardiovascular tissue is damaged, there's no means of restoring its function. But it's possible damaged tissue could be regenerated via ... more 
NASA's innovative rocket nozzle paves way for deep space missionsHuntsville AL (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 NASA recently built and tested an additively-manufactured - or 3D printed - rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum, making it lighter than conventional nozzles and setting the course for deep space f ... more |
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  Planetary Scientist Alan Stern Joins Virgin Galactic for Research Mission 
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 |
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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 
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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Northrop Grumman Completes Key Review for Future Pacific Missile Warning SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 In a significant development for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Relay Ground ... more  
U.S. Navy destroyer shoots down missiles, drones heading north toward IsraelWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2023 A U.S. Navy destroyer in the Red Sea on Thursday shot down multiple missiles and drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, a Pentagon official said, adding that the missiles were heading north "potentially to targets in Israel." ... more  
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  
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 |
 35 Candles and over 50 Space Missions for SPACEBEL 
Experts advocate for greater international cooperation at China Space Science AssemblySydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 The 3rd China Space Science Assembly, taking place in Huzhou city in East China's Zhejiang province, has become a forum for scientists to discuss the evolving landscape and emerging trends in space ... more |
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DARPA Selects Teams to Boost Supply-and-Demand Network ResiliencyWashington DC (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 DARPA selected teams to develop new tools and analytics capable of helping the Department of Defense and its commercial partners improve systemic resilience in various supply-and-demand networks. ... 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 
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 
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 |
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 
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 |
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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  
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 |
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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 
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 |
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