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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 Sierra Space has commenced a comprehensive testing campaign for its Shooting Star cargo module at NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. This significant step marks a critical phase in preparing the spacecraft for its first mission to the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on its resilience to the harsh conditions of space and the rigors of launch. The Sierra Space Shooting Star cargo module, developed alongside the innovative Dream Chaser spaceplane, is poised to revoluti ... read more |
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Galileo Gen2 satellite production commences at Airbus facilityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 Airbus (EPA: AIR) has officially commenced the full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, a significant milestone in the evolution of the European Global Navigation Sate ... more  
DLR selects Vyoma for two key small satellite launchesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 German-based space technology firm Vyoma has achieved a notable milestone, securing two significant awards at the 2023 SmallSatellite Conference in Berlin. These awards, presented by the German Spac ... more  
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 
Russian Progress 86 spacecraft lifts off with supplies for ISSWashington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 A Russian rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station took off Friday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. ... more |
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 Tata and Satellogic sign deal to build LEO satellites in India  
Counteracting Bone And Muscle Loss In MicrogravityWashington DC (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth's gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust their behaviors-the cells that build new bone slow down, while ... more |
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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 
NASA's Educational CubeSats: Small Satellites, Big ImpactKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Despite their small size, the satellites launching through NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) missions have a big impact, creating access to space for many who might not otherwise have the oppo ... more |
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 U.S. and Saudi Arabia explore space for peaceful purposes  
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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New antenna offers unprecedented flexibility for military applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 PathFinder Digital has recently been awarded U.S. Patent # 11,831,346 for a novel satellite communication antenna system, termed MONDO (Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal), signifying a si ... more  
Xwing and Daedalean join forces to advance AI in aviationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Xwing, a developer of modular autonomy technology and Daedalean AG have announced a collaboration to develop of AI safety systems for aviation. The partnership will enable data sharing, knowledge ex ... more 
"Remains" found at US Osprey crash site off Japan: US militaryTokyo (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 The US military said Monday divers searching for seven missing crew members had found "remains" in waters off southern Japan where a US Osprey aircraft crashed last week. ... more  
USS Carney downs more Iran-backed drones in the Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2023 A U.S. warship and three commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, a possible escalation of hostilities in the region as a weeklong military stand down between Hamas and Israel came to an end Friday, despite a last minute scramble to extend the truce for at least another day. ... more |
 Maldives says India has agreed to withdraw troops 
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 |
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Karman unveils Automated Spin Forming for Space and Defense customersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Karman Space and Defense has unveiled a significant enhancement to its metallic forming capabilities. This development comes with the introduction of their Fully-Automated Spin Forming Machine. Oper ... more 
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
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
Seven missing after US Osprey crashes off JapanTokyo (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 |
 
COP28: Trying to save the planet in 'Disneyworld' crowdsDubai (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 COP28 in Dubai is the biggest UN climate summit ever. But the victims of its success are the thousands of delegates, observers and lobbyists who have to wait in long winding queues every day at the entry to the giant site on the edge of the desert. ... more 
Aging societies more vulnerable to collapseSanta Fe NM (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 Societies and political structures, like the humans they serve, appear to become more fragile as they age, according to an analysis of hundreds of pre-modern societies. A new study, which holds impl ... 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 
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 |
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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  
Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inauguratedTokyo (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 The world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in operation was inaugurated in Japan on Friday, a technology in its infancy but billed by some as the answer to humanity's future energy needs. ... more  
Brainstorming with a botUpton NY (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 A researcher has just finished writing a scientific paper. She knows her work could benefit from another perspective. Did she overlook something? Or perhaps there's an application of her research sh ... more 
Cost-effective electrocatalysts for cleaner hydrogen fuel productionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 In an era increasingly defined by the urgent need to shift away from carbon-based energy sources, a team of researchers has made significant strides in the field of low or no-carbon alternatives. In ... more |
 
US Commerce chief warns against China 'threat'San Francisco (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security. ... more 
Belarus, China hail deepening ties in Beijing talksBeijing (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko hailed strengthening ties on Monday, as they held talks during the Belarusian leader's second trip to Beijing this year. ... more 
China's Evergrande liquidation case adjourned until January: HK courtHong Kong (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Heavily indebted Chinese property giant Evergrande has until late January to put together a restructuring plan, a Hong Kong court ruled Monday, extending a deadline that could lead to its liquidation. ... more 
Gold strikes record on rate cut bets but equities struggleHong Kong (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell's attempts to temper expectations. ... more |
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PwC to set up blocks preventing exam cheating after $7 mn fineHong Kong (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 The China-based affiliates of consultancy giant PwC said it had blocked technologies that enabled its employees to cheat on internal training exams, after a US agency hit it with a $7 million fine. ... 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 
What does the future hold for generative AI?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Speaking at the "Generative AI: Shaping the Future" symposium on Nov. 28, the kickoff event of MIT's Generative AI Week, keynote speaker and iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks warned attendees against ... more 
A new optimization framework for robot motion planningBoston MA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 It isn't easy for a robot to find its way out of a maze. Picture the machines trying to traverse a kid's playroom to reach the kitchen, with miscellaneous toys scattered across the floor and furnitu ... more |
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