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  Washington 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 region's reputation as a hub for innovation and space technology. The company, which was spun out of Carnegie Mellon University in 2007 by William "Red" Whitaker, has acquired a five-story, 46,000-square-foot building at 1106 Reedsdale Street. Astrobotic is renowned for its pioneering work in space robo ... read more |
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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  
Lockheed Martin opens $16.5M Missile Defense LabLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant development for the U.S. missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, unveiled a new state-of-the-art engineerin ... more  
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  
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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NASA awards $2.3 million to study growing food in lunar dustWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2023 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 |
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Ariane 6 Core Stage fires up for long-duration testParis, France (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 In a significant step towards the maiden flight of Ariane 6, the collaborative efforts of ArianeGroup, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the European Space Agency (ESA) culminated in the successfu ... more  
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 
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 |
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 Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030 
Quantum Space launches Sentry to pioneer deep space communications networkRockville MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2023 Quantum Space, a trailblazer in deep space infrastructure, has announced the imminent launch of its ambitious Sentry mission, marking a significant leap in developing a modern connectivity network f ... more |
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Russian drones hit Kyiv in 'most massive' UAV assault on capital since start of warWashington DC (UPI) Nov 25, 2021 At least five people were injured in Kyiv on Saturday in what city officials called "the most massive" Russian drone strike on Ukrainian capital since the start of the war in February 2022. ... more  
Philippines, Australia launch joint air and sea patrolsManila (AFP) Nov 25, 2023 Australia and the Philippines announced Saturday the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation, as they seek to deepen their defence cooperation to counter China's assertiveness in the region. ... 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 
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 |
 Finland's Defence Technology Gets Boost with VTT-Lockheed Martin Collaboration 
UK Space Agency backs Orbit Fab's innovative refueling interface, GRASPLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 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 |
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Northrop Grumman completes CDR for SDA's Tranche 1 Tracking LayerChurch Falls VA (SPX) Nov 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 
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 |
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 
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  
India tunnel collapse 'wake-up call' for Modi's infrastructure driveNew Delhi (AFP) Nov 24, 2023 India's aggressive infrastructure push into the ecologically fragile Himalayan mountains has been given a "wake-up call" by the collapse of a road tunnel that trapped 41 men, environmental experts say. ... 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 |
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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 
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  
Glencore eyes options on battery recycling projectZurich (AFP) Nov 23, 2023 Glencore will relocate testing for its battery recycling centre project away from its site in Italy, the Swiss commodities giant told AFP on Thursday. ... more 
Sam Altman's return ushers in new era at OpenAISan 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. ... 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 
Country Garden shares jump after China signals fresh supportShanghai (AFP) Nov 23, 2023 Shares in heavily indebted Chinese developer Country Garden soared more than 17 percent on Thursday as signs emerge that Chinese officials are planning more concrete support for the troubled sector. ... more 
Markets struggle as rally sputters, China property sector in focusHong Kong (AFP) Nov 24, 2023 Markets drifted Friday following a broadly healthy week, with traders hoping for fresh Chinese moves to help the country's troubled property sector after officials called on banks to provide support. ... more 
Autonomous excavator creates 3D map of rocks to build 19-foot-tall wallWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2023 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 |
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China opens probe into indebted asset management firmBeijing (AFP) Nov 26, 2023 Chinese police have opened an investigation into Zhongzhi Enterprise Group after the debt-ridden financial giant declared itself insolvent. ... more 
Oil drops further after OPEC delay with Asian stocks mixedHong 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 were mixed after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates. ... more 
Argentina's Milei may find an unexpected friend in the IMFWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 What will the relationship be like between Javier Milei, Argentina's new self-described "anarcho-capitalist" president, and the IMF, with which the Latin American country has an ongoing $44 billion loan agreement? ... 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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