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  Tehran (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. The capsule was successfully sent up to a height of 130 kilometres (80 miles), the IRNA news agency quoted Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour as saying. He said the launch of the 500-kilo capsule on a new class of domestically built space rocket named "Salman" could pave the way for a ... read more |
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KAIST Partners with Rocket Lab for NeonSat-1 LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has secured a launch services agreement that will see the deployment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's (KAIST) Earth observation satelli ... more  
Sidus Space Incorporates NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware on LizzieSatLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) has successfully integrated the ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and accompanying flight hardware, provi ... 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 
NASA identifies probable reason for OSIRIS-REx capsule parachute deployment issueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 NASA's OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule successfully touched down under parachute in Utah's desert on September 24, 2023, delivering a container filled with rocks and dust from the near-Earth astero ... more |
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 An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket  
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 |
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Artificial Intelligence and NASA's First Robotic Lunar RoverMoffett Field CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 When NASA's VIPER (short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lands on the surface of the Moon on a mission to better understand the environment where NASA plans to send astronauts a ... more 
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 
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  
Ukraine says downed 14 out of 19 Russian cruise missiles overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 Kyiv said Friday that Russia had launched more than a dozen cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight in Moscow's latest aerial barrage that left two dead and several wounded. ... more |
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  EU tells China 'differences' must be addressed  
Pentagon grounds all Osprey aircraft after fatal crashWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 The Pentagon on Wednesday grounded its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft while an investigation continues into a deadly crash involving the aircraft near Japan. ... more |
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China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's successSydney, 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 witnesse ... more 
Chinese balloon detected around Taiwan: defence ministryTaipei (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line that bisects the sensitive strait separating the island from China. ... more  
Nigeria vows punishment for accidental attack on civiliansLagos (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Nigeria's government on Thursday promised to punish those responsible for an army drone strike that killed at least 85 civilians by mistake as condemnation and calls for an investigation grew. ... more 
U.S. sanctions Houthi facilitator network amid increase in Red Sea attacksWashington DC (UPI) Dec 8, 2023 Amid an increase in attacks on international commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, the Biden administration has blacklisted a complex network of four people and nine companies accused of funding the Iran-backed Yemen-based militant group. ... more |
 NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software Mission 
Saudi fighter jet training crash kills 2 crew, says ministryRiyadh (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 A Saudi air force jet crashed on Thursday during a training exercise in the east of the country, killing its two crew members, the defence ministry said in a statement. ... more |
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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 successNear Bakhmut, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Sat in a soggy field and strapped into a virtual reality headset, Ukrainian soldier Igor was piloting a military drone test flight using a small control panel in his hands. ... more 
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 
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 |
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"Remains" found at US Osprey crash site off Japan: US military Tokyo (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 |
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Tekniam and Rivada Collaborate to Enhance Emergency Communications and Disaster RecoveryMunich, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 In a strategic alliance aimed at bolstering emergency communications and disaster recovery efforts, Tekniam, a US-based company specializing in emergency connectivity solutions, is joining forces wi ... more 
Dozens injured in Seychelles blast at explosives depotMahe Island, Seychelles (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 A huge blast at an explosives depot in Seychelles on Thursday injured 66 people and brought down buildings, prompting the country's "shocked" president to declare a state of emergency for much of the day. ... 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 
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 
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 
Changing Flight Altitudes Reduces Climate Impact of AviationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) have collaborated on groundbreaking research that could lead to a significant reduction in the clima ... more |
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Trimble to provide new positioning system to Sabanto for RoboTractorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 In a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the agriculture industry, Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Sabanto have teamed up to integrate advanced positioning systems into Sabanto's autonomy solu ... more  
SLAC Joins Forces with Leading Institutions to Advance Fusion Energy ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a collaboration between SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Colorado State University (CSU), Lawrence Livermore National Labo ... more 
Learn to forget? How to rein in a rogue chatbotParis (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 When Australian politician Brian Hood noticed ChatGPT was telling people he was a convicted criminal, he took the old-fashioned route and threatened legal action against the AI chatbot's maker, OpenAI. ... more 
China slams 'smearing' of Belt and Road project after Italy withdrawsBeijing (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 China on Thursday slammed what it called the "smearing" of its Belt and Road infrastructure project after Italy said it would withdraw four years after it became the only G7 nation to sign up. ... more |
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