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  Boston MA (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 The success of the SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable launch vehicle has been one of the most remarkable technological achievements of the last decade. Powered by SpaceX's Merlin engine, the Falcon 9 booster can be reused over 10 times, with minimal maintenance between flights. Now there is a new generation of reusable rocket engines and vehicles that promise much larger payloads and greater reuse. Unlike Falcon 9, the 390-foot-tall SpaceX Starship, powered by its new Raptor engines, can land both the boost ... read 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  
China Manned Space Agency Delegation Highlights SARs' Role in Space ProgramSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 In a significant acknowledgment of regional contributions to national space efforts, a delegation from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), led by Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang, praised the involveme ... more 
China's Lunar Samples on Display in Macao to Inspire Future ExplorersSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 Macao has initiated a series of public activities aimed at spreading knowledge about China's space, marine, and polar explorations, reflecting a growing interest in these advanced scientific fields ... 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 |
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Shanghai Sets Sights on Expanding Space Industry with Ambitious 2025 GoalsSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 23, 2023 Shanghai, a growing center for technological advancement, has unveiled a bold plan to develop a comprehensive industrial chain for commercial rocket production, aiming to reach an annual production ... 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 
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 |
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  Millennium Space Systems completes CDR for Missile Track Custody Space Vehicle 
WVU Team Tackles Radio Interference in Astronomy with NSF FundingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 In a significant stride towards enhancing the clarity of astronomical observations, researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are pioneering methods to combat the pervasive issue of human-made r ... more |
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Wenchang Set to Become China's Premier Commercial Space Launch Hub by Next YearSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Wenchang, a city in South China's Hainan province, is rapidly establishing itself as the forefront of China's burgeoning commercial space industry. The city, known for the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch ... more  
Arcus: Collins Aerospace's novel training image generator revolutionizes aircrew simulationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Collins Aerospace, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has announced the release of its latest innovation, Arcus, an image generator designed to significantly enhance a ... more  
Airbus achieves milestone with Tablet-Controlled Autonomous Helicopter FlightMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Airbus has recently marked a significant advancement in aviation technology with the successful testing of a new, simplified human-machine interface (HMI), a part of its ambitious project code-named ... more  
Airbus advances autonomous aerial refuelling with Auto'MateBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Airbus, a pioneer in aerospace technology, is taking significant strides in the realm of aerial refuelling, a critical capability for military operations. The company's latest innovation, the Auto'M ... more |
 Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile completes shortest-range flight test  
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 |
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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 
Israeli strikes put Damascus airport out of service again: monitorBeirut (AFP) Nov 26, 2023 Israeli air strikes on Sunday made Damascus airport inoperable just hours after flights had resumed following a similar attack last month, a war monitor said. ... more 
Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030London, UK (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 A recent report titled "Hypersonic Flight Market by Vehicle Type (Hypersonic Aircraft, Hypersonic Spacecraft), Industry (Military, Space, Commercial), Component (Propulsion, Aerostructure, Avionics) ... more 
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 |
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 
Finland's Defence Technology Gets Boost with VTT-Lockheed Martin CollaborationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 In a significant move for the global defense industry, a research consortium led by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre and Lockheed Martin has embarked on a novel project to develop state-of-th ... more 
NASA Scientific Balloons Ready for Flights Over AntarcticaMcMurdo Station, Antarctica (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 NASA kicks off its annual Antarctic Long Duration Balloon Campaign around Dec. 1, which includes three scientific balloon flights planned for launch from the long-duration balloon (LDB) Camp near Mc ... more  
French navy ship arrives in Egypt to treat Gaza wounded: port sourceCairo (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 A French warship arrived Monday in the Egyptian town of El-Arish near the border with the conflict-torn Gaza Strip to serve as a hospital for wounded civilians, a port source said. ... more |
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COP28 host UAE ready for rising heat risk, says ministerDubai (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 The United Arab Emirates is ready for soaring temperatures that are feared to make parts of the Gulf uninhabitable by the end of the century, the oil power's climate change minister told AFP. ... more 
Climate crises drove 27 mn children into hunger in 2022: charityNairobi (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday. ... more 
Families of Malaysia Airlines plane crash victims call for new searchBeijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 Relatives of dozens of Chinese passengers who died when a Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared almost 10 years ago called Monday for a new investigation, as a Beijing court began hearing their fresh appeal for compensation. ... more 
Putting humans at the centre of high-tech workplaces of the futureTonsley, Australia (SPX) Nov 27, 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 |
Amazon releases AI chatbot called 'Q'Washington (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Amazon on Tuesday released its own AI chatbot intended for businesses, about one year after ChatGPT took the world by storm. ... more
New method uses crowdsourced feedback to help train robotsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 To teach an AI agent a new task, like how to open a kitchen cabinet, researchers often use reinforcement learning - a trial-and-error process where the agent is rewarded for taking actions that get ... more  
Dollar weakens further as rate cut bets build, but equities mixedHong Kong (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 The dollar extended losses Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after officials sounded optimistic notes on the battle against inflation. ... more 
Big Tech in charge as ChatGPT turns oneWashington (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 A year after the history-making release of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is here, but the recent boardroom crisis at OpenAI, the super app's company, has erased any doubt that Big Tech is in charge. ... more |
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Virgin pilots first transatlantic flight with low-carbon fuelLondon (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday piloted the first long-haul flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an event environmental groups labelled "greenwashing". ... more 
Climate change already reducing global GDP: reportParis (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Climate change is already shaving billions off the world's economy, with developing countries hardest hit, according to a new report published Tuesday ahead of COP28 climate negotiations. ... more 
Xi says China must protect foreign firms' rights, intellectual propertyBeijing (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ordered greater protection for international firms' rights and intellectual property, state media reported Tuesday, as Beijing works to lure in foreign companies spooked by a crackdown and an ailing economy. ... 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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