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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province. The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, embarked on its journey from a launch service ship. Its mission: to transport a s ... read more |
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Momentus updates on Transporter-9 with triumphs and challenges in satellite deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has provided an update on its recent mission, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-9 launch on November 11. In this mission, Momentus utilized a third-party deployer ... more 
An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 SpaceX sent up 23 Starlink satellites during a mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Liftoff from Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) occurred at 12:07 a.m. EST (0507 UTC) on Spac ... more 
Professionals Satellite YPSat Ready for Electromagnetic Compatibility TestingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 ESA's Young Professionals Satellite (YPSat) is making significant progress as it approaches its crucial phase of electromagnetic compatibility testing. The YPSat project, led entirely by ESA Young P ... more  
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 |
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 NASA identifies probable reason for OSIRIS-REx capsule parachute deployment issue 
Iran hails capsule launch as step towards human spaceflightTehran (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Iran has launched a capsule designed to carry living beings in a step towards sending astronauts into space, state media reported Wednesday - the latest test of aerospace technology criticised by the West. ... more |
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Was going to space a good ideaAdelaide, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 In 1963, six years after the first satellite was launched, editors from the Encyclopaedia Britannica posed a question to five eminent thinkers of the day: "Ha ... more 
Rogue Space Systems debuts with successful Barry-1 launch and deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 Rogue Space Systems Corporation, a pioneer in satellite servicing technologies, has proudly announced the triumphant launch, deployment, and operational startup of its inaugural satellite, Barry-1. ... more 
Sidus Space and Bechtel join forces for Artemis Mobile Launcher 2Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a notable player in the Space and Data-as-a-Service sector, has recently announced its expanded involvement in the NASA Artemis missions. The company disclosed that it ha ... more 
Capella Space to launch 2 Acadia EO satellites with SpaceXLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 Capella Space Corp., a pioneering American space technology company known for its innovative data and satellite solutions, has announced a significant milestone in its mission to enhance Earth obser ... more |
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 Axiom Space Chooses AWS to Power IT Infrastructure for Commercial Space Station 
NASA Continues Progress on Artemis III Rocket Adapter with Key Joint InstallationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a significant advancement for NASA's Artemis III mission, engineers and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have recently achieved a major milestone. They have ... more |
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UCD and Taoglas collaborate for launch of Ireland's first satellite, EIRSAT-1San Diego CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a significant step for Ireland's involvement in space exploration, Taoglas, a leader in antenna and IoT solutions, has played a crucial role in the launch of the country's first satellite, the Ed ... more  
CAS Space expands into Guangdong with new rocket engine testing complexSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 CAS Space, a prominent Beijing-based rocket company under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the commencement of construction on a new rocket engine tes ... more  
Airbus presents first flight model structure for Galileo Second GenerationParis, France (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a significant stride towards enhancing the precision and capability of Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system, Airbus Defence and Space, a leading player in the aerospace industry, has unve ... more  
Lockheed Martin's JAGM-MR Advances with Enhanced Tri-Mode SeekerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 Lockheed Martin achieved a significant milestone with the successful guided flight test of the JAGM-MR (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile - Multi-Role) on December 2, 2023, at the China Lake Test Range in ... more |
  Ukraine sees drones as crucial to battlefield success 
Western troops in Iraq targeted in drone attack claimed by pro-Iran groupBaghdad (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 A drone targeted Western troops at a military base in Iraq on Wednesday, a US military official said, in an attack claimed by a pro-Iran militant group. ... more |
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US military grounds fleet of Osprey after crash off JapanWashington (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 The US military announced Wednesday it was grounding its fleet of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft following a deadly crash last week off the coast of Japan. ... 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 
"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 
Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module Successfully Transitions from Lunar to Earth OrbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a striking demonstration of space mission versatility, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully maneuvered the Propulsion Module (PM) of its Chandrayaan-3 mission from an or ... more |
D-Orbit advancing space logistics with Beyond missionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 On December 1st, D-Orbit, a leader in the realm of space logistics and orbital transportation, achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its 13th commercial mission, named Beyond. T ... more
All aboard US Osprey that crashed off Japan assumed deadWashington (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 All eight airmen who were aboard an Osprey military aircraft that crashed off Japan are considered deceased, the US Air Force said Tuesday. ... more 
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 
Maldives says India has agreed to withdraw troopsNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting a promise he made ahead of recent elections. ... more |
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Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerateExeter UK (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points - and progress towards positive tipping points - accelerate, a new report shows. The Global Tipping Points Re ... more 
Three months after quake, Morocco villages face winter chillOuirgane, Morocco (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Temporary camps set up following a deadly earthquake in southern Morocco three months ago are starting to look worryingly permanent as sub-zero winter temperatures hit the mountainous region. ... more 
US pledges climate aid for cities, more private sector financeDubai (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 The US aid chief on Wednesday promised support for two dozen developing cities to cope with climate change and announced more than $2 billion in new adaptation finance from the private sector. ... more 
Insured disaster losses to again top $100 bn: Swiss ReZurich (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Insured losses from natural catastrophes will pass the $100-billion threshold for the fourth year running in 2023, reinsurance giant Swiss Re said Thursday. ... more |
Seychelles declares state of emergency after blast, floodsNairobi (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency on Thursday, ordering citizens to stay at home after a blast at an explosives store and flooding due to heavy rain caused massive damage. ... more 
Planet tipping points pose 'unprecedented' threat to humanity: reportParis (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Humanity faces an "unprecedented" risk from tipping points that could unleash a domino effect of irreversible catastrophes across the planet, researchers warned Wednesday. ... more 
Got to have faith: religion finds its moment at COP28Dubai (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 From meditation to spiritual guidance to indigenous hymns, the vibe in the "faith pavilion" at COP28 is a little different to elsewhere at the high-stakes UN climate talks in Dubai. ... 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 |
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China says exports rise for first time in seven monthsBeijing (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said Thursday, as the country navigates a troubled recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more 
EU leaders meet China's Xi for summit with high stakes but low expectationsBeijing (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 European leaders met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for talks dominated by divisions between the bloc and its largest economic partner over everything from trade to the war in Ukraine. ... more 
China-made C919 passenger jet to make first flight outside mainlandHong Kong (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 China's first domestically produced large passenger jet will conduct a flyby over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour next week as part of the aircraft's first showcase outside the mainland. ... more
EU chief warns China on trade gap ahead of summitBrussels (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Tuesday, ahead of an annual EU-China summit, that Europe won't tolerate its soaring trade imbalance with China forever. ... more |
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