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  Seville, Spain (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 The European Space Agency announced Monday it would hold a competition between firms to build a ship to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, in a potential first step towards independent missions carrying astronauts. The ESA's 22 member states, whose space ministers were meeting at a two-day summit in the Spanish city of Seville, also agreed to provide financial support for Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket. The summit comes at a difficult time for European space efforts, as th ... read more |
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Military students innovate technology solutions for US Special Operations CommandBoston MA (SPX) Nov 01, 2023 All eyes were on the robot-dog pacing the hangar on Hanscom Air Force Base. The robot was just one technology, among small drones, autonomous mapping vehicles, and virtual-environment simulators, se ... more  
Workshop to highlight NASA's support for mobility, in-space servicingWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 NASA leadership, including Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, will participate in a workshop on space mobility and in-space servicing on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the University of Maryland in College Park. ... more  
Zephr raises $3.5M to bring next-gen GPS to major industriesBoulder CO (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 Zephr, a leading developer of next-generation GPS technologies, has announced a $3.5 million seed round led by Space Capital and First Spark Ventures as it officially launches a groundbreaking "netw ... more  
Tech giants jockey for position at dawn of AI ageSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 Whether they sell smartphones, ads or computer chips, the heavyweights of Silicon Valley have everything to prove to investors looking to see who is best placed in the race to dominate the generative artificial intelligence market. ... more |
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  Research to Study Liver Regeneration in Space will fly on SpaceX CRS-29 
High-power propulsion for gateway will be electric blueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland recently witnessed the vibrant blue glow of the Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) within its vacuum chamber during a critical phase of thruster qua ... more |
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Early production continues on Advanced Upper Stage for SLSNew Orleans LA (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 Technicians at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have completed a major portion of a weld confidence article for the advanced upper stage of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Th ... more 
China launches Long March 7A carrier rocketBeijing (XNA) Nov 06, 2023 China launched a Long March 7A carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on Friday night to deploy an experimental satellite, according to China Aerospace Science and Tec ... more 
Norway inaugurates satellite launch siteOslo (AFP) Nov 2, 2023 Norway on Thursday joined the race to launch satellites from the European continent by inaugurating a new spaceport on the island of Andoya, north of the Arctic Circle. ... more 
Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87Washington (AFP) Nov 2, 2023 A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87. ... more |
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 SwRI's Dr. Alan Stern conducts space research during suborbital spaceflight aboard Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity 
NASA astronauts Moghbeli and O'Hara embark on rare all-female spacewalkWashington DC (UPI) Nov 1, 2023 NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara launched the space agency's fourth ever all-female spacewalk Wednesday, participating in science research and along with maintenance of the International Space Station. ... more |
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New scientific experimental samples from China's space station return to EarthBeijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2023 The fifth batch of scientific experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has arrived in Beijing, following the return of the Shenzhou XVI crew on Tuesday. Samples of 19 scientifi ... more 
SpinLaunch announces new leadership rolesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2023 SpinLaunch, a pioneering space company enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, has announced major executive appointments that will provide the company with additional expertise in ... more  
AI-enhanced LizzieSat satellite by Sidus Space clears crucial environmental testsCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Nov 01, 2023 Sidus Space, listed on the NASDAQ as SIDU, has reached a key juncture in its satellite development timeline. The company recently concluded environmental testing on its LizzieSat satellite bus, sett ... more 
SQX-2Y rocket demonstrates vertical take-off and landing capabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 In a significant step for China's burgeoning commercial space sector, a new reusable rocket has achieved a critical flight test milestone, performing a vertical take-off and landing sequence with pr ... more |
  AFRL announces Airlift Challenge, AI-Based Planning Competition  
Waves of Russian attack drones strike infrastructure targets across UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Nov 3, 2023 Mass Russian air raids struck infrastructure and civilian targets across Ukraine overnight causing widespread damage, but no reported casualties. ... more |
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Biden administration announces new $425 million aid package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Nov 3, 2023 The Biden administration said Friday the Department of Defense is sending another $425 million assistance package to Ukraine that includes both immediate battlefield equipment and money to strengthen its air defenses. ... more 
Canada slams China over second 'unsafe' aircraft intercept in two weeksOttawa (AFP) Nov 3, 2023 Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair on Friday slammed Chinese fighter jets' second "significantly unsafe" intercept in two weeks of Canadian aircraft patrolling the Pacific. ... more 
China blasts 'malicious' Canada air patrol after latest interceptBeijing (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 China on Saturday accused Canada of conducting a "malicious and provocative" air patrol over the disputed South China Sea, after Ottawa rebuked Beijing for what it described as a second risky midair intercept in two weeks. ... more 
UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summitBletchley Park, United Kingdom (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the "need for international action" as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety. ... more |
 
Switzerland enhances air defense with PAC-3 MSE missile acquisitionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 02, 2023 Switzerland has advanced its national defense capabilities by formalizing an agreement with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhan ... more  
Lockheed Martin Showcases Hybrid 5G-Tactical Network in Multi-Domain Field TestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 02, 2023 In a landmark event for military communications, Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its advanced Hybrid 5G-Tactical Mesh Network, taking a substantial leap in the operationalization of ne ... more  
10 years after typhoon, Philippine city rises from the ruinsTacloban, Philippines (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 Filipino widow Agatha Ando has learned to laugh again in the decade after Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the central Philippines, killing more than 6,000 people and leaving millions homeless. ... more 
Tears of a child as Nepalis cremate quake deadJajarkot, Nepal (AFP) Nov 5, 2023 The wails of eight-year-old Prem Kala Kami echoed across her Nepali village on Sunday, as the shroud-wrapped bodies of her parents and two of her brothers lay beside her awaiting cremation. ... more |
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Blinken calls for civilian protection after meeting with Israeli PM NetanyahuWashington DC (UPI) Nov 3, 2023 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed on Friday that Israel has a right to defend itself against the militant group Hamas, but more must be done to protest Palestinian civilians. ... more 
High-tech helmet holds promise for deaf American football playersWashington (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Coach Chuck Goldstein often finds himself jumping up and down on the sidelines of the field - trying, in vain, to get his players' attention. ... more 
Hundreds more civilians, including 400 Americans, permitted to leave Gaza amid warWashington DC (UPI) Nov 2, 2023 Hundreds more civilians, including about 400 Americans and hundreds of other foreigners, were permitted to leave Gaza Thursday as a tightly controlled evacuation from the war-torn territory entered its second day. ... more 
Businesses talk reconstruction after deadly Libya floodDerna, Libya (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 More than 260 Libyan and international companies on Wednesday attended a forum in Benghazi organised by the country's eastern authorities with the hope of rebuilding the flood-ravaged city of Derna. ... more |
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First evacuations from Gaza as refugee camp struck again Rafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 Hundreds of injured residents and foreigners escaped Gaza to Egypt Wednesday, the first evacuations from the war-torn Palestinian territory pounded by Israeli warplanes in retaliation for an unprecedented Hamas attack. ... more 
Mexico announces recovery plan for hurricane-hit AcapulcoMexico City (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 Mexico's government announced Wednesday an aid and reconstruction plan worth nearly $3.5 billion for victims of a hurricane that devastated the beachside city of Acapulco. ... more 
Wearable devices may prevent astronauts getting 'lost' in spaceWaltham MA (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 The sky is no longer the limit - but taking flight is dangerous. In leaving the Earth's surface, we lose many of the cues we need to orient ourselves, and that spatial disorientation can be deadly. ... more 
Musk teases AI chatbot 'Grok,' with real-time access to XSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Elon Musk on Saturday unveiled details of his new AI tool called "Grok," which can access X in real time and will be initially available to the social media platform's top tier of subscribers. ... more |
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Transportation Dept. announces $653M in federal funds to strengthen nation's portsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 3, 2023 The Transportation Department announced $653 million in federal funding as part of a program to strengthen the nation's ports. ... more 
Science in Space: Robotic HelpersWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 Crew time is a valuable resource on the International Space Station and its value only increases for future space missions. One way to make the most of crew time is using robotic technology either t ... more 
NASA completes key step in aviation safety researchWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 NASA's aeronautical innovators have completed a significant step in their pursuit of safer, more efficient aviation technologies that spot hazards before they occur. Through its System-Wide Safety p ... more 
AI anxiety as computers get super smartSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 From Hollywood's death-dealing Terminator to warnings from genius Stephen Hawking or Silicon Valley stars, fears have been fueled that artificial intelligence (AI) could one day destroy humanity. ... more |
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