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  San Francisco (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 Sam Altman's shock return as chief executive of OpenAI late Tuesday - days after being sacked - caps a chaotic period that highlighted deep tensions at the heart of the Artificial Intelligence community. The board that fired Altman from his role as CEO of the ChatGPT creator has been almost entirely replaced following a rebellion by employees, cementing his position at the helm of the firm. The sole survivor in the boardroom in the new Altman era is Adam D'Angelo, the CEO of question-and-answ ... read more |
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Autonomous excavator creates 3D map of rocks to build 19-foot-tall wallWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2021 An autonomous excavator developed by researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, has successfully constructed 19.6-foot-tall and 130-foot-long wall. ... more  
NASA awards $2.3 million to study growing food in lunar dustWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2021 NASA has awarded $2.3 million to scientists to study how to grow vegetation in lunar soil as human exploration prepares to go beyond Earth's atmosphere, scientists said Tuesday. ... more  
UK Space Agency backs Orbit Fab's innovative refueling interface, GRASPLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 Orbit Fab, a frontrunner in on-orbit refueling services, has announced a pivotal partnership with the UK Space Agency to develop the GRASP (Grasping and Resupply Active Solution for Propellants) act ... more  
CubeSat launch platform by Vector Space Biosciences will boost space biotechLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a new collaboration, Vector Space Biosciences, Inc. has joined forces with Oracle and NVIDIA to introduce a novel small satellite launch platform for CubeSat and NanoSats, that have been specific ... more |
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  Intelsat's MOTT proves its mettle in US Army's annual NetModX 
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 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 
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  
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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 Heat Shield demo passes the test dubbed 'Just flawless' 
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 |
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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  
US intercepts multiple attack drones launched from Yemen: PentagonBaghdad (AFP) Nov 23, 2023 A US warship patrolling the Red Sea intercepted multiple attack drones launched from Huthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Thursday, the US Central Command said. ... more  
Israeli army says intercepts cruise missile fired at south of countryJerusalem (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 The Israeli military on Wednesday said it intercepted a cruise missile fired towards the south of the country. ... more |
 Lockheed Martin opens $16.5M Missile Defense Lab 
US 'strongly condemns' N. Korean space launchWashington (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. ... more |
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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  
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 
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 
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 |
Northrop Grumman completes CDR for SDA's Tranche 1 Tracking LayerChurch Falls VA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Developme ... more 
PAC-3 integrates with LTAMDS RadarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) has been successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Def ... more  
Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile completes shortest-range flight testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. Army's long-range precision strike capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully completed a pivotal production qualification flight test of the Pr ... more  
US approves new Ukraine aid despite Congress impasseWashington (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 The United States on Monday approved another $100 million in military aid to Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited, despite an impasse in Congress in approving wider funding. ... 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 
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 |
 
Indian rescuers drill two-thirds of way to 41 trapped workersSilkyara Tunnel , India (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 Indian rescuers have drilled two-thirds of the way through debris towards 41 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel, officials said Wednesday, warning that the next 24 hours could be critical. ... more 
EU agrees to continue aid to Palestinians after 'careful' review of fundsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2021 The European Union said it will keep aid flowing to Palestinians in Gaza after an audit confirmed funds were not being funneled to Hamas to launch further attacks against Israel amid the ongoing Middle East war. ... more  
Oil drops further after OPEC delay as Asian stocks struggleHong Kong (AFP) Nov 23, 2023 Oil extended losses Thursday after OPEC announced the shock delay of a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh upheaval in the bloc, while equities struggled after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates. ... more 
China and Uruguay upgrade ties as leaders meet in BeijingBeijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 China upgraded diplomatic ties with Uruguay on Wednesday, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping met counterpart Luis Lacalle Pou in Beijing. ... more |
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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 
Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO after shock ousterSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 ChatGPT creator OpenAI announced Tuesday that Sam Altman would return as its CEO, days after his shock dismissal plunged the pioneering artificial intelligence firm into crisis. ... 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 
Markets mixed as Fed minutes hint rates to stay higher for longerHong Kong (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 Asian markets drifted Wednesday as traders tracked a tepid lead from Wall Street following meeting minutes showing Federal Reserve officials were inclined to keep interest rates elevated for "some time" in order to slay inflation. ... more |
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