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  Washington (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 The White House on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea over its space launch, calling it a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions that could destabilize the region. The launch "raises tensions, and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region and beyond," National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement. North Korean state media reported early Wednesday local time that the country had succeeded in putting a reconnaissance satellite in orbit. A rocket car ... read more |
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Earth bacteria could make lunar soil more habitable for plantsBeijing (XNA) Nov 21, 2023 A series of planned crewed lunar missions worldwide have inspired a new wave of research in growing plants on the moon to sustain life. A new study by Chinese agricultural scientists found that bact ... more  
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  
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 
Starship Test Flies Higher: SpaceX Marks Progress Despite Late Test IncidentStarbase 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. ... more |
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  Cube Quest concludes: Wins an lessons learned from Centennial Challenge 
GreenOnyx's Wanna Greens Makes Space Debut Aboard SpaceX CRS-29 MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In a groundbreaking move for space agriculture, Israeli agro-tech firm GreenOnyx has successfully launched its innovative Wanna Greens product into orbit. The launch, executed on November 9, 2023, a ... more |
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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 
Heat Shield demo passes the test dubbed 'Just flawless'Langley Research Center Hampton VA (SPX) Nov 20, 2023 A little more than a year ago, a NASA flight test article came screaming back from space at more than 18,000 mph, reaching temperatures of nearly 2,700 degrees Fahrenh ... more
Sam Altman: the 'super optimistic' star of AISan Francisco (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 By recruiting former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman following his surprise ouster by ChatGPT's parent company, Microsoft is hiring a tech industry star at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution. ... more |
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 Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Astrobotic Technology 
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 |
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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  
Intelsat's MOTT proves its mettle in US Army's annual NetModXLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Intelsat (NYSE: I), a leading operator in the satellite and terrestrial network sector, recently showcased the robust capabilities of its Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) in a significant field ... 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 
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 |
  US approves new Ukraine aid despite Congress impasse 
RTX and DARPA to revolutionize Gallium Nitride technology for improved radio frequency sensorsTucson AZ (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a four-year, $15 million contract from DARPA to increase the electronic capability of radio frequency sensors with high-power-density Gallium ... more |
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Navy aircraft with 9 crew members crashes into water off HawaiiWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 A large U.S. Navy plane with nine crew members on board overshot its runway in Hawaii on Monday and crashed into the water, according to military officials who said there were no casualties. ... more  
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 
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 |
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  
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 
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 
China FM says 'urgent' steps needed to ease Gaza crisisBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the world must "act urgently" to calm the Israel-Hamas war as he hosted diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations in Beijing. ... more |
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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 
OpenAI staff threaten mass exodus to join ex-CEOSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Hundreds of staff at OpenAI threatened to quit the leading artificial intelligence company on Monday and join Microsoft, deepening a crisis triggered by the shock sacking of CEO Sam Altman. ... 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 
How an assistive-feeding robot went from picking up fruit salads to whole mealsSeattle WA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 According to data from 2010, around 1.8 million people in the U.S. can't eat on their own. Yet training a robot to feed people presents an array of challenges for researchers. Foods come in a nearly ... more |
Want better AI? Get input from a human expertRichland WA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Can AI be trusted? The question pops up wherever AI is used or discussed-which, these days, is everywhere. It's a question that even some AI systems ask themselves. Many machine-learning systems cre ... 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 
UN chief calls for 'dramatic' action to limit climate changeUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for crucial COP28 talks in Dubai to outline "dramatic climate action," warning that "we're out of road" on global warming. ... more  
Markets retreat but traders confident of Fed rate hikes endingHong Kong (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 Stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday, though analysts said there was still confidence on trading floors that the Federal Reserve is finished hiking interest rates. ... more |
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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 
Putting humans at the centre of high-tech workplaces of the futureTonsley, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Complex automation, robotics and digital technologies including augmented reality (AR) are giving modern manufacturing and service delivery a much-needed productivity boost and relieving workforce d ... more 
X-59 gets a Patriotic makeoverPalmdale CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, a groundbreaking project aiming to revolutionize supersonic travel, recently marked a significant milestone in its development. The aircraft has been moved to ... more  
A novel approach to energy storage by University of CordobaBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 In a groundbreaking development in the realm of renewable energy storage, the University of Cordoba has announced an innovative energy storage system, named iOWC, which stands as a potential game-ch ... more |
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