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  Washington DC (SPX) Oct 24, 2023 The 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services (CRS) mission for NASA carries scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, including studies of enhanced optical communications and measurement of atmospheric waves. The uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than Nov. 5. b>Laser Communication from Space br> /b> NASA's ILLUMA-T investigation tests technology to provide enhanced d ... read more |
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Industry and Academia team up to accelerate Power-to-Liquid Aviation Fuels in GermanyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 In a significant step towards sustainable aviation, key stakeholders in Germany's aerospace sector have come together to expedite the development and deployment of Power-to-Liquid (PtL) aviation fue ... more  
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  
Chinese sci-fi fans over the moon at Chengdu WorldconChengdu, China (AFP) Oct 20, 2023 In a sleek silver building designed to look like an expanding nebula, thousands of delighted Chinese science fiction fans gathered this week for a massive international convention. ... more  
SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Starlink Satellite Launches to Expand Global Internet CoverageSpace Coast FL (SPX) Oct 22, 2023 SpaceX successfully executed a two-part Starlink satellite mission on Saturday, deploying a total of 44 satellites from two separate launch sites in a single day. The ambitious mission represents th ... more |
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 Next-generation rocket for China's manned space missions on track 
Chinese sci-fi steps into the spotlightChengdu, China (AFP) Oct 22, 2023 Once effectively banned, Chinese science fiction has exploded into the mainstream, embraced by the government and public alike - inviting scrutiny of a genre that has become known for its expanding diversity and relative freedom. ... more |
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NASA engineers innovate to keep Voyagers exploring interstellar spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2023 NASA's intrepid Voyager twins, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, launched in 1977, continue their unprecedented explorations of interstellar space. But as they reach farther distances from Earth-more than 15 ... more 
India launches key test for manned orbital missionNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 21, 2023 India on Saturday successfully launched the first unmanned trial run of its upcoming crewed orbital mission, in the latest milestone for its spacefaring ambitions. ... more 
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 |
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  Heart Cells in Space Help Advance Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease 
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 MissionSan 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 comme ... more 
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 |
 France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale  
Drones shot down in attack on US troops in Syria: Iraq condemns attacks on US forcesWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2023 Two drones were shot down Monday during an attempted attack on a base housing US forces in Syria, the Pentagon said, after a militant group claimed to have targeted American troops. ... more |
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DoDe enlists SES Space and Defense for satellite-based communication servicesReston VA (SPX) Oct 23, 2023 In a significant move to bolster its satellite-based services, the U.S. Department of Defense has selected SES Space and Defense for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contra ... more 
Indian skycraft's crew module recovered from seaNew Delhi (XNA) Oct 23, 2023 Indian navy units on Saturday recovered crew module of the country's first test flight for its Gaganyaan (skycraft) mission. The test flight was successfully launched earlier in the day after ... more 
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  
The Israel-Hamas military balanceParis (AFP) Oct 22, 2023 Israel has one of the best-resourced militaries in the world, heavily supported by Washington. In Hamas, it faces a highly trained armed group with powerful regional allies. ... more |
US-led troops in Iraq reportedly targeted by suicide droneBaghdad (AFP) Oct 21, 2023 A suicide drone hit an airbase in Iraq hosting US troops on Saturday, Iraqi security sources said, but the Pentagon said it could not confirm that such an attack took place. ... more 
China readies Shenzhou 17 for imminent journey to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2023 China is finalizing preparations for the launch of its upcoming manned mission, Shenzhou XVII, which aims to ferry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. The news of the impending launch wa ... more 
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
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 |
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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 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  
'Super fog' leaves seven dead in massive US highway pileupWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2023 A large cloud of fog enveloping a highway led to at least 158 car crashes and seven deaths in the southern US state of Louisiana, authorities said Monday. ... more |
'Don't send us back', scared Afghan quake survivors askHerat, Afghanistan (AFP) Oct 20, 2023 Afghan earthquake survivor Negar could hardly bear a single night in her half-demolished village, for fear of more aftershocks, before she asked to be sent back to the city. ... more 
'Embrace discomfort' to save planet says N Macedonia pioneerVeles, Republic Of North Macedonia (AFP) Oct 21, 2023 One day Dimche Ackov had enough of the stress and pollution of urban life and chucked in his job and headed out into the North Macedonia countryside for a fresh start. ... more 
Scores killed in Gaza strikes as new aid convoy arrivesRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 22, 2023 Scores of Palestinians were killed in central Gaza on Sunday after Israel stepped up its strikes on the war-torn enclave and another convoy of 17 aid trucks arrived as the Hamas-run territory faces "catastrophic" shortages. ... more 
World leaders at Cairo Peace Summit call for civilian safety in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2023 World leaders attending the Cairo Peace Summit on Saturday called for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza as well as the safe passage of aid across the border into the Palestinian enclave. ... 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  
China, US announce 'productive' economic meetingWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2023 US and Chinese officials held a "productive" first meeting on Monday of a new economic working group, the Treasury Department said, as both countries seek to steady ties. ... more 
China's top diplomat to pay rare US visit ahead of potential Xi tripWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2023 China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check. ... more 
China detains executive at foreign-owned firm for alleged briberyBeijing (AFP) Oct 24, 2023 China has detained a senior executive at a foreign-owned media agency for suspected bribery, the firm's parent company WPP has said. ... more |
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