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  Washington (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion. In a statement, the FAA said Elon Musk's company had now "met all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements" following the mishap that marred the first orbital test flight of its next-generation spaceship. "Targeting Friday, November 17 for Starshi ... read more |
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Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, German rocket manufacturer HyImpulse is set to launch its SR75 sounding rocket from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Austr ... more  
AI-Powered Space Situational Awareness Boosted by Neuraspace-Deimos CollaborationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 Neuraspace, a leader in smarter space traffic management, has announced a strategic partnership with Elecnor Deimos, a renowned name in Space Surveillance and Awareness solutions. This collaboration ... more  
AI maps icebergs 10,000 times faster than humansParis (ESA) Nov 10, 2023 In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in satellite im ... more 
Cosmic currents: Preserving water quality for astronauts during space explorationBoston MA (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 On Nov. 9, the SpaceX Falcon rocket streaked skyward from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket is on a commercial resupply mission dubbed CRS- ... more |
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 Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space baby 
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 |
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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 
For All Mankind: Space drama's alternate history constructs a better vision of NASAAberystwyth, Wales (SPX) Nov 13, 2023 Great art is often difficult to quantify. Apple TV's series For All Mankind is a case in point, running the risk of being too sci-fi for drama fans (rockets, moon bases, Mars) and having too much na ... more  
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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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 |
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Hypergolic rocket engine with advanced throttling tested by Sierra SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023 Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its new VRM5500-H hypergolic rocket engine, promising to revolutionize the ... 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 
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 
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 |
 SpaceX Dragon docks with International Space Station carrying new gear 
Momentus and RIDE! Space collaborate to connect SmallSat operators for In-Space ServicesSan Jose CA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a pioneer in the space transport sector, has announced a significant partnership with the Paris-based New Space company, RIDE! Space, aiming to streamline satellite lau ... more |
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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 
SpaceX says second Starship test launch could come as early as FridayWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 SpaceX expects to be able to launch the second test flight of its hulking Starship as early as Friday pending final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. ... more  
North Korea tests new solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range missilesWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 North Korea tested a "new-type high-thrust" solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, its state-run media said Wednesday, as Pyongyang continues to develop its banned weapons program amid escalated tensions on the Peninsula. ... more  
Germany says EU won't reach ammo target for UkraineBrussels (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Germany on Tuesday deepened the despondency around Western efforts to back Ukraine by saying the EU would not reach a target to supply Kyiv with a million artillery shells by March. ... 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  
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 
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  
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 |
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AI images of white faces are now 'hyper-real': studyParis (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Images of faces generated by artificial intelligence (AI) can now appear more real than pictures of real people - as long as they are white, a study said on Monday. ... more  
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  
Researchers aim to make cheaper fuel cells a realityMenlo Park CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 As the world turns to greener power sources, it also needs to figure out how to store energy for times when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow. One leading contender, the hydrogen fuel ... more |
 
Ahead of Xi talks, Biden says US 'not trying to decouple from China'Washington (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the United States was not seeking to distance itself from China but in fact wanted an improved relationship, as he prepared for a highly anticipated summit with President Xi Jinping in San Francisco. ... more 
Biden says China has 'real problems' ahead of key US summit with XiSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that China has "real problems," speaking at a fundraiser in San Francisco on the eve of an eagerly awaited meeting in the US city between himself and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. ... more 
Netherlands shelves plan to cut Schiphol flightsThe Hague (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 The Dutch government said Tuesday it was temporarily shelving plans to cut flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs, admitting it was a "bitter pill for the environment." ... more 
China retail sales surge in October but economy remains sluggishShanghai (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Chinese retail sales grew in October at the fastest rate in five months, data showed Wednesday, boosted by an extended holiday at the start of the month, though other indicators pointed to still-sluggish demand in the world's number-two economy. ... more |
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YouTube takes aim at AI generated imposters in videosSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 YouTube on Tuesday said it will soon allow users to request that artificial intelligence-created imposters be removed from the platform, and will require labels on videos featuring realistic-looking "synthetic" content. ... more 
German AI startup, hope of Europe, cites 'existential danger'Berlin (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 Europe's hope to rival OpenAI, Aleph Alpha, may have just raised close to 500 million euros ($534 million) from investors this week, but its co-founder said Friday the start-up was in a battle to even survive. ... more 
BMW probes Moroccan cobalt supplier over pollution claimsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 German carmaker BMW said Monday it had opened an investigation into a Moroccan cobalt supplier after allegations that its mining operations had polluted the environment. ... more 
China says Xi, Biden to talk 'global peace and development' at summitBeijing (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will discuss "global peace and development" at a summit this week in San Francisco, Beijing said on Monday. ... more |
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