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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 A Russian rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station took off Friday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Progress 86 spacecraft lifted off at about 4:25 a.m. EST Friday. The Progress is an uncrewed spacecraft based on the design of the crewed Soyuz spacecraft that frequently carries crew to the ISS. Unlike Soyuz spacecraft, which are designed to survive re-entry and return their crew safely to Earth, the Progress spacecraft is intended to mostly burn ... read more |
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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  
NASA's 6-Pack of Mini-Satellites Ready for Their Moment in the SunPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 01, 2023 Most NASA missions feature one spacecraft or, occasionally, a few. The agency's Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) is using half a dozen. This month, mission members completed const ... more  
NASA, small companies eye new cargo delivery, heat shield technologiesWashington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Two small businesses are benefitting from NASA's expertise as they develop heat shield technologies, cargo delivery systems, and new protective materials for spacecraft and space stations in the gro ... more 
NASA shuttle astronaut, scientist Mary Cleave remembered as 'trailblazer'Washington DC (UPI) Nov 30, 2023 NASA on Thursday paid tribute to retired astronaut Mary Cleave, the first woman associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, who died Nov. 27 at 76. ... more |
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NASA Tests In-Flight Capability of Artemis Moon Rocket EngineBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 NASA conducted the third RS-25 engine hot fire in a critical 12-test certification series Nov. 29, demonstrating a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket during ... more |
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia explore space for peaceful purposesWashington DC (UPI) Nov 29, 2021 The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced intentions to explore the use of outer space together in pursuit of peaceful purposes, the U.S. State Dept. announced Tuesday. ... more 
Tata and Satellogic sign deal to build LEO satellites in IndiaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) have announced a strategic collaboration to foster local space technology capabilities in India. This partnership marks a critical jun ... more  
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'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 |
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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  
WhiteFox Defense Launches Scorpion 3: A New Portable Solution for Drone ThreatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 In an era where drone-related security threats are increasingly prevalent, especially in conflict regions like Ukraine and Israel, the demand for innovative and efficient counter-drone technologies ... more 
Spanish MoD signs contract with Airbus for acquisition of SIRTAP UASMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Airbus has formalized an agreement with the Spanish Ministry of Defence, marking a significant advancement in the domain of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The contract involves the development and p ... more 
Firefly Aerospace completes first Miranda Engine hot fire testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., has marked a significant achievement in its propulsion technology with the completion of the first hot fire test of the Miranda engine. This pivotal development comes just o ... more |
  Karman unveils Automated Spin Forming for Space and Defense customers 
Japan scours seabed for US Osprey wreckageTokyo (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Japan's coastguard on Friday scoured the seabed for the wreckage of an Osprey US military aircraft that crashed this week, with still no sign of seven missing airmen. ... more |
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First launch of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket planned for mid-2024Paris (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 The European Space Agency announced on Thursday that the long-delayed first launch of its next-generation Ariane 6 rocket will take place between June 15 and July 31 next year. ... 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 
Boosting rocket reliability at the material levelBoston 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 ... more 
US warship shoots down drone launched from YemenWashington (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 A US Navy warship shot down a drone on Wednesday launched from a part of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the American military's Central Command said. ... more |
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Seven missing after US Osprey crashes off Japan Tokyo (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Rescuers scoured waters off Japan on Thursday for seven missing US Air Force personnel whose Osprey crashed during a training exercise, in the latest incident involving the tilt-rotor military aircraft. ... 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  
Millennium Space Systems completes CDR for Missile Track Custody Space VehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Millennium Space Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace giant Boeing [NYSE: BA], has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Missile Track Custody (MTC) space vehicle with the successf ... more 
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 |
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Russian drones hit Kyiv in 'most massive' UAV assault on capital since start of warWashington DC (UPI) Nov 25, 2023 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 
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 
COP28 opens with 'historic' launch of loss and damage fundDubai (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Nearly 200 nations agreed Thursday to launch a fund to support countries hit by global warming, in a "historic" moment at the start of UN climate talks in the oil-rich UAE. ... more 
Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28Dubai (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit. ... more |
Gazans in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe': UN chiefUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Gazans are "in the midst of an epic humanitarian catastrophe before the eyes of the world," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, while calling for an expansion of the current pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict. ... more 
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 
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 |
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New study shows how universities are critical to emerging fusion industryBoston MA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 A new study suggests that universities have an essential role to fulfill in the continued growth and success of any modern high-tech industry, and especially the nascent fusion industry; however, th ... 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 
After chaos, Microsoft wins observer seat at OpenAISan Francisco (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Microsoft, the tech titan that has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has been given a seat on the startup's board. ... more |
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