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  Starbase TX (SPX) Nov 19, 2023 In a significant advancement for SpaceX's ambitious space program, the company successfully conducted the second test launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built, aimed at future missions to Mars. Despite a largely successful flight, the test faced a challenge at the eight-minute mark. Taking off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, the launch occurred at 7:00 am local time (1300 GMT). ... read more |
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Cube Quest concludes: Wins an lessons learned from Centennial ChallengeWashington DC (SPX) Nov 20, 2023 Artemis I launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 16, 2022, penning a new era of space exploration and inching the agency closer to sending the first woman and first person of c ... more 
SpaceX Starship disintegrates after successful stage separationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 18, 2021 SpaceX's Starship spacecraft test launch ended with "rapid unscheduled disassembly," Saturday when the booster stage and spacecraft disintegrated shortly after completing a successful stage separation. ... more  
OpenAI stands by decision to fire Sam Altman despite pressureSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 The board of ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Sunday rejected pressure from Microsoft and other major investors to reverse its stunning decision to fire CEO Sam Altman, US media reported. ... more 
France's Macron warns against 'punitive' AI regulationParis (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 The European Union must avoid overly restrictive regulation of artificial intelligence technologies, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. ... more |
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Galileo Second Generation satellite aces first hardware testsParis (ESA) Nov 20, 2023 The new Galileo satellite model from Thales Alenia Space underwent mechanical and signal performance testing this summer at ESA's ESTEC Test Centre. Structural models resisted launch-like noise and ... more |
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Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Astrobotic TechnologyWashington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 Astrobotic Technology, a leading space exploration company, is expanding its presence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an ambitious plan to create a 'space campus'. This move is set to bolster the ... more  
Mount Sinai bioengineers send cardiac muscle samples into space to study heart cell biology in microgravityNew York NY (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 Mount Sinai's Cardiovascular Research Institute is sending bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues into space for the first time on NASA's 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services m ... more  
China's BeiDou and Fengyun Satellites Elevate Global Weather Forecasting CapabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In a significant step for space-based weather forecasting, China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has emerged as a pivotal player. Sun Yueqiang, the director of the Key Laboratory for Spac ... more 
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISSWashington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In an ambitious effort to enhance the safety and hygiene of long-term space missions, Boeing, a global aerospace leader, has initiated a groundbreaking project on the International Space Station (IS ... more |
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  GreenOnyx's Wanna Greens Makes Space Debut Aboard SpaceX CRS-29 Mission 
Rocket Exhaust on the Moon: NASA Supercomputers Reveal Surface EffectsMoffett Field CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 Through Artemis, NASA plans to explore more of the Moon than ever before with human and robotic missions on the lunar surface. Because future landers will be larger and equipped with more powerful e ... more |
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US approves major long-range missile deal for JapanWashington (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China. ... more 
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 
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explodeStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean. ... more  
Kyiv and Moscow targeted by overnight drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 Both Kyiv and Moscow were targeted overnight by opposing drone attacks, which were largely intercepted by anti-aircraft defences and did not result in casualties, authorities said on Sunday. ... more |
 UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travel 
Russia 'accumulating' missiles for winter strikes: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters Thursday that Russian forces were likely stockpiling missiles for strikes on his country's energy facilities over the coming winter months. ... more |
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Japan PM voices 'serious concerns' to Xi on Chinese military activity, Russia collaborationSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he expressed to President Xi Jinping his "serious concerns" about Chinese military activity in the region while demanding that a ban on seafood imports be revoked. ... more 
NATO to modernise surveillance jets in face of Russia threatBrussels (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 NATO on Wednesday announced it will buy six Boeing aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of AWACS surveillance planes, bolstering the alliance's capabilities to track the threat from Russia. ... 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 
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 |
US warship shoots down drone launched by Yemen's HuthisWashington (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 An American warship shot down a drone Wednesday that was heading toward it from Yemen, the US military said, with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels saying they launched the aircraft and warning of a response. ... more 
Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space babyEindhoven, 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. ... more 
Cambodia opens Chinese-funded airport to serve Angkor temple touristsSiem Reap, Cambodia (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday inaugurated the country's new billion-dollar Chinese-funded airport near the Angkor Wat temple complex, saying it would boost the vital tourism sector. ... more  
'We won't need bullets': Taser boss says electric gun saves livesVillepinte, France (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Rick Smith, founder of Taser-maker Axon, pointed one of his company's yellow stun guns at a target and discharged its electric darts to demonstrate its effectiveness at a security fair outside Paris. ... more |
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Climate threatening UK historic heritage: charityLondon (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Climate change poses "the single biggest threat" to Britain's historic sites, buildings, coastlines, rivers and countryside, the country's main conservation charity said on Monday. ... more 
NASA C-130 makes first-ever flight to Antarctica for GUSTO balloon missionWallops VA (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 On Oct. 28, 2023, NASA's C-130 Hercules and crew safely touched down at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, after an around-the-globe journey to deliver the agency's Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscop ... more 
Israel army withdraws from inside Gaza hospital, journalist tells AFPJerusalem (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 A journalist trapped inside Gaza's largest hospital told AFP on Wednesday that Israeli troops had withdrawn from the building after entering it overnight and have redeployed around its outskirts. ... more
Microsoft to hire OpenAI's Sam Altman after sackingSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Microsoft announced Monday the hiring of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman following his shock sacking from the company whose ChatGPT chatbot has led the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology. ... more |
 
China's influence in C.America advances at a gallopPanama City (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 Anchored in the heart of colonial San Salvador, a towering and expansive library was inaugurated this week by President Nayib Bukele, the latest sign of China's growing influence across Central America. ... more 
US, China commerce ministers pledge to further talks in 2024San Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 The United States and China plan further talks on commercial issues next year, the US Commerce Department said Friday in a commitment to continue high level engagement despite tensions. ... more 
System mimics human muscles to prevent slippage on robotic roversTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In an era where planetary exploration increasingly relies on unmanned rovers, ensuring their safe and effective navigation across challenging extraterrestrial terrains is paramount. This is especial ... more 
Chinese premier invited to Australia as tensions easeSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he had invited China's Premier Li Qiang to visit, as a long-stormy relationship improves. ... more |
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Asian markets mosty up as traders eye Fed minutesHong Kong (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Asian stocks mostly rose Monday following small gains on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly optimistic that the Federal Reserve has come to the end of its interest rate hiking cycle. ... more 
Japan PM tells Xi of 'serious concerns' in first talks in a yearSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he told President Xi Jinping he has "serious concerns" about Chinese military activity during their first direct talks in a year and slammed Beijing's ban on its seafood. ... more 
Nicaraguan congress ratifies free-trade pact with ChinaManagua (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Nicaragua's legislature ratified a free-trade agreement with China on Thursday that will come into force at the beginning of 2024 and which President Daniel Ortega hopes will lure Chinese investment. ... more 
Biden reassures APEC summit, says stable China ties benefit worldSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 US President Joe Biden reassured Asia-Pacific economies of American commitment at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, and said his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping would provide stability for the region and the whole world. ... more |
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