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  Eindhoven, Netherlands (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Climate crises, nuclear Armageddon, or a sudden meteor strike - it's clear humanity could do with Planet B. But first we need to learn to reproduce safely in space, says Dutch entrepreneur Egbert Edelbroek. Edelbroek's firm, Spaceborn United, is pioneering space sex research, with the eventual aim of natural conception and birth in the partial gravity environment found on Mars. The challenges of achieving safe space sex are galactic, but the ambitious Dutchman is confident he will see an extrat ... read more |
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UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travelArlington TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher has received a NASA grant to use rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) for in-space propulsion to make them more efficient, compact and ... more  
Cosmic Wander Takes Flight: D-Orbit's 12th Mission Elevates Space Industry StandardsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Fino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, marked another milestone with the successful launch of its 12th commercial mission, Cosmic W ... more 
Lost in space: $100,000 tool bag from NASA spacewalkWashington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2023 Every construction worker who ever accidentally left their tools at their worksite now has something in common with NASA astronauts, who lost a tool bag worth $100,000 during a spacewalk on Nov. 1, the space agency announced. ... more 
Reaching New Frontiers in Science Supported by Public ParticipationWashington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 NASA's Science Mission Directorate seeks knowledge and answers to profound questions that impact all people. Through competitions, challenges, crowdsourcing, and citizen science activities, NASA col ... more |
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Spire Global's Major Leap: 11 Satellites Launched on SpaceX's Transporter-9 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023 In a significant advancement for space-based data and analytics, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has launched eleven satellites as part of SpaceX's Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. ... more |
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How to avoid getting disoriented in spaceWaltham MA (SPX) Nov 13, 2023 When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation - they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disori ... more 
New nanosatellite to test novel AI technologies on boardWurzburg, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 After more than two years of development, the nanosatellite SONATE-2 is about to be launched. The lift-off into orbit by a rocket is expected in March 2024. The satellite was designed and built by a ... more  
Intelsat Secures Pioneering SATCOM Managed Service Pilot Contract with US ArmyMcLean VA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 Intelsat, a prominent operator of one of the world's most extensive integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, is set to enhance the U.S Army's communication capabilities through a new, fully ma ... more 
NSF funds annual solicitation seeking physical science research leveraging the ISS National LabKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 For the ninth consecutive year, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding a solicitation that seeks proposals leveraging the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory for res ... more |
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 Hypergolic rocket engine with advanced throttling tested by Sierra Space 
SpaceX Achieves On-Time Launch for Ambitious Transporter-9 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 11, 2023 In a textbook launch, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket flawlessly lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking yet another successful step in the co ... more |
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SpaceX hopes for second Starship flight test next weekWashington (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 SpaceX is hoping to re-launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, next week, the company said, after an attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion. ... more 
ESA further boosts RFA One across EuropeParis (ESA) Nov 09, 2023 ESA has committed further 'Boost! Programme' funding to German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg, known as RFA, for the development of commercial space transportation services based on the RFA One lau ... more 
SpaceX Dragon docks with International Space Station carrying new gearWashington DC (UPI) Nov 11, 2023 A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Saturday carrying equipment for the station's crew. ... more 
NASA sends holiday treats and a laser communication system to the Space StationSpace Coast FL (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 For the first time in three years, SpaceX returned the Falcon 9 booster supporting a Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission back onto Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ... more |
 Momentus and RIDE! Space collaborate to connect SmallSat operators for In-Space Services 
Terran Orbital Unveils Advanced Enterprise Satellite Buses for Next-Gen Space MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP), a trailblazer in satellite technology, has expanded its innovative product line with the introduction of two new configurations of the Enterprise-class bus, supplementin ... more |
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HK, Macao add thrust to China's space explorationHong Kong (XNA) Nov 10, 2023 Many people gazing at the moon shining brightly in the night sky wonder what secrets the Earth's satellite holds. However, few of them have the chance to access lunar soil and study it to unlo ... more 
NASA seeks students to imagine nuclear powered space missionsCleveland OH (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 The third Power to Explore Student Challenge from NASA is underway. The writing challenge invites K-12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of nucl ... more 
Japanese billionaire's lunar SpaceX voyage postponedTokyo (AFP) Nov 09, 2023 Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced Thursday the postponement of his journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket, a voyage that boasts an artist-filled crew. "We were planning for our ... more 
Rocket Lab to Reinforce Market Trust with Electron Reliability OverhaulLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is poised for a robust return to launch operations after an extensive investigation into September's Electron mission anomaly. The upcoming launch window, startin ... more |
UK and European Space Agency Commit Funding for Shetland Satellite LaunchLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 The UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency's recent funding award of 3.5 million pounds to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) UK underlines a collaborative effort to bolster the UK's space sector. ... more 
Leidos Enhances ISS Capabilities with New xPWD Water SystemReston VA (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a renowned leader in science and technology, has reached a significant milestone by deploying its innovative Exploration Potable Water Dispenser (xPWD) to the International Space ... more  
Israel announces sale of air defence system to new NATO member FinlandJerusalem (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Israel's defence ministry on Sunday announced a 317 million euro ($340 million) deal for the sale of its David's Sling air defence system to new NATO member Finland. ... more 
US, S. Korea, Japan to share N. Korea missile warning dataSeoul (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 The defence chiefs of the United States, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to activate a real-time data-sharing operation on North Korean missile launches next month, the allies said. ... more |
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Next-Gen Propulsion: Key to U.S. Air Dominance and Tactical Air WarfareLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 In an era where technological advancements rapidly reshape the battlefield, maintaining air superiority has never been more critical for the United States. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) f ... more  
Two drone attacks in Iraq target global coalition: officialArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 Two drone attacks targeted a military airport where troops of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition are based, authorities in the autonomous Iraqi region of Kurdistan said on Thursday. ... more 
US Reaper shot down off Yemeni coastWashington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2021 An unmanned US drone has been shot down near Yemen by Houthi military forces, a defense official said. ... more 
Pioneering satellite refueling technology could extend missions indefinitelyLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 In an ambitious move to address the escalating issue of space debris, the UK Space Agency has earmarked 2 million pounds for research into satellite refueling capabilities that could significantly ... more |
 
US lends $553 million for deep-sea terminal in Sri LankaColombo (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 The United States will lend more than $550 million for an Indian-led deep-sea container terminal in Sri Lanka, officials said Wednesday, with the project seen as countering China's rising influence in the Indian Ocean. ... more 
First F-16 jets sent to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots: DutchThe Hague (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 The Netherlands on Tuesday sent its first five F-16 fighter jets to a Romanian air base where the planes will be used to train Ukrainian and Romanian pilots, the Dutch defence ministry said. ... more
Drone attack targets US-led anti-jihadist coalition in IraqArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A drone attack on Tuesday targeted a military base at Arbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan that hosts troops from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition, officials said. ... more  
Israeli artillerymen facing 'harder war' in GazaIsrael-Gaza Border, Isra�l (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Veteran officer Tzvi Koretzki has had a role in many operations against Palestinian militants in the past 25 years, but believes Israel's fight against Hamas in Gaza will be "a harder war". ... more |
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Israel strike destroys Al-Shifa hospital cardiac ward: Hamas; MSF warns of 'inhuman' conditionsGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 A Hamas health official said Sunday that an Israeli air strike destroyed the cardiac ward of Gaza's biggest hospital, Al-Shifa, as fighting raged around the facility. ... more 
Climate migration new diplomatic 'bargaining chip': expertParis (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 Offering visas to citizens of islands sinking into rising seas caused by climate change could be a way for countries to score diplomatic points, Francois Gemenne, a specialist in environmental geopolitics told AFP. ... more 
G7 foreign ministers call for 'urgent' humanitarian pause in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2023 G7 foreign ministers meeting in Japan issued a statement Wednesday calling for "humanitarian pauses" in Israel's military offensive against Gaza to allow aid in, civilians to get out of harm's way and the freeing of hostages. ... more 
Amid shortages in war-torn Gaza, doctors perform surgery with no anesthesiaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2023 As conditions become more dire in Gaza amid Israel's war on Hamas, doctors say they have resorted to performing emergency surgeries without anesthesia. ... more |
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