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  Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 26, 2023 China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plans to send people to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-17 blasted off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14 am (0314 GMT), carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station's construction. At a farewell ceremony, hundreds of supporters waving the Chinese national flag and clutching yellow flowers cheered on the three as ... read more |
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Cosmonauts to install equipment, check coolant leak on ISS during spacewalkWashington DC (UPI) Oct 25, 2023 Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub are scheduled to complete a spacewalk from the International Space Station Wednesday, according to NASA. ... more 
NASA improves GIANT optical navigation technology for future missionsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 26, 2023 Goddard's GIANT optical navigation software helped guide the OSIRIS-REx mission to the Asteroid Bennu. Today its developers continue to add functionality and streamline useability for future mission ... more  
New US rocket Vulcan Centaur set to launch on December 24Washington (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 A new US rocket, United Launch Alliance (ULA)'s Vulcan Centaur, is to make its maiden flight on Christmas Eve with a payload that includes a private lunar lander. ... more 
Rocket Lab receives FAA authorization to resume launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 26, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume Electron launches from Launch Complex 1. The authorization comes after Rocket ... more |
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China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-17 crewed space missionJiuquan (XNA) Oct 26, 2023 The Shenzhou-17 astronauts will perform various in-orbit space science and application payload tests and experiments, a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press ... more |
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China to send youngest-ever crew to space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more 
Final rehearsal for Shenzhou XVII flight completedJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 The final all-systems rehearsal for China's upcoming manned Shenzhou XVII spaceflight took place on Tuesday morning, according to China Central Television. Organized by the Beijing Aerospace C ... more 
UK plans space mission after striking deal with US firmLondon (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 The UK Space Agency and a US spaceflight services company have signed an initial agreement as they bid to send British astronauts into orbit for two weeks, the agency said Wednesday. ... more 
China plans new module for Tiangong space stationJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China will launch an extension module at an appropriate time and upgrade the basic configuration of the space station from the current T shape to a cross shape, announced a senior official from the ... more |
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  Choosing exoskeleton settings like a Pandora radio station 
Next-generation rocket for China's manned space missions on trackSydney, 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 vehic ... more |
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CRS-29 mission flies research to the Space StationWashington 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 ... more  
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 
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 |
 Chinese sci-fi fans over the moon at Chengdu Worldcon 
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 |
 
Raytheon's KuRFS and Coyote detect and defeat UAS targetsYuma Proving Ground AZ (SPX) Oct 26, 2023 Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the Low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defense System, or LIDS, during the U.S. Army's annual summer test period. ... more  
Czechs to buy 48 air-to-air missiles from IsraelPrague (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 The Czech government said Wednesday it would buy 48 I-Derby Long Range air-to-air missiles from Israel in its bid to boost defence capacities as the war in Ukraine rages on. ... more 
China able, ready to invite foreign astronauts to its space stationJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China is able and ready to invite foreign astronauts to participate in China's space station flight missions, announced a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press confere ... more  
University of Kansas wins $5M NSF grant to help secure 5G for U.S. MilitaryLawrence KS (SPX) Oct 25, 2023 The University of Kansas (KU) has become the focal point of an ambitious effort to bolster the security of 5G wireless communication networks, specifically for the benefit of the U.S. military. The ... 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 
Shenzhou XVII space mission ready to launchJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China's 12th manned spaceflight, the Shenzhou XVII mission, will launch on Thursday morning to transport a three-member crew to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency ... more 
France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter saleParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2023 The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defence minister said on Monday. ... more 
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 |
DoD 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  
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 |
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China readies Shenzhou 17 for imminent journey to Tiangong Space Station Sydney, 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  
Mexico races to help battered Acapulco after major hurricaneAcapulco, Mexico (AFP) Oct 26, 2023 Mexican authorities rushed to send emergency aid, restore communications and assess damage in the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco on Wednesday after a powerful hurricane left a trail of destruction and tourists stranded. ... more 
UN report warns of catastrophic risks to Earth systemsWashington (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 Melting glaciers, unbearable heat and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN report published Wednesday warns about irreversible impacts to the planet without drastic changes to connected social and physical systems. ... more 
3rd aid convoy enters Gaza as fuel depletesWashington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2023 A third convoy of humanitarian aid entered Gaza on Monday, as officials repeatedly warned about depleting resources in the Palestinian enclave, saying they will be without fuel in days. ... more |
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