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  Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 A French-led consortium said Tuesday it has received funding for its project to develop an innovative low-cost small rocket called "Baguette One" and launch it into space. HyPrSpace along with a joint venture of Italian defence firm Leonardo and French IT firm Thales, and CT Engineering are pursuing the 35-million-euro ($38-million) project that aims to demonstrate a new type of rocket engine. They said Tuesday they had received funding from France 2030, a French government fund that invests in ... read more |
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Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more  
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflightSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more  
ION Satellite Carrier by D-Orbit Marks Another Success in Spacelogistics with 'Beyond' MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit ... more 
NASA Teams Prepare Moon Rocket-to-Spacecraft Connector for AssemblyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's super-heavy lift rocket designated for the Artemis II mission, is rapidly approaching a significant milestone. Teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in H ... more |
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Advanced Botany, Biology Promoting Health on Earth and in SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Space botany, human research, and bioprinting were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 septet also focused on lab hardware and cargo ope ... more |
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Lost tomato found aboard International Space Station after eight monthsMiami FL (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 Members of an International Space Station crew said astronaut Frank Rubio has now been cleared of allegations he ate one of the first tomatos harvested in space. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli ... more 
NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software MissionWashington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The Autonomous Systems Laboratory team at NASA's Stennis Space Center recently cleared a major milestone for a historic in-flight mission to demonstrate the capabilities of a site-developed autonomo ... 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 
Maritime Launch secures additional funding for Canada's first commercial spaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF), a key player in the development of Canada's first commercial spaceport, recently announced a significant financial milestone. The company has ... more |
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 Ovzon 3 Satellite Launch with SpaceX Set for December 15, 2023 
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 |
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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 
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 
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 |
 Was going to space a good idea  
Raytheon's RTX Interceptor destroys ballistic missile in key testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. missile defense capabilities, an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) developed by Raytheon, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has ... more |
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Northrop Grumman tests enhanced GMD system in missile defense demonstrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a key player in defense technology, has recently supported a crucial test of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, conducted by the Missile Defen ... more  
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  
US Army Receives First Batch of Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike MissilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), a leader in aerospace and defense technology, has reached a pivotal milestone by delivering the first Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) to the U.S. Army, mark ... more  
EU imposes fresh sanctions over Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine warWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 European lawmakers have imposed fresh sanctions against six Iranians and five companies on accusations they have been involved in the development and production of drones used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. ... more |
Iran unveils drones armed with air-to-air missilesTehran (AFP) Dec 10, 2023 Iran has reinforced its air defence capabilities by adding combat drones equipped with air-to-air missiles to its arsenal, state media reported on Sunday. ... more 
Poland says US-built missile base 'operational' from December 15Warsaw (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The US missile base built in northern Poland will be "operational" from December 15, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told lawmakers on Monday. ... more  
U.S. pilot ejects as F-16 crashes off South Korean coastWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 A U.S. Air Force pilot was in "stable condition" after ejecting from an F-16 fighter that crashed on Monday off the coast of South Korea, officials said. ... more  
US concerned over reports Israel used white phosphorusWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The White House expressed concern Monday over reports that Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus in attacks on Lebanon, adding that it was seeking more details about the allegations. ... more |
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Seventh Osprey crash victim's body foundWashington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2021 Navy search and rescue divers have discovered the remains of the seventh of eight crew members who were aboard a U.S. Air Force military Osprey that crashed off the southern coast of Japan during a training mission Nov. 29. ... more 
Erdogan links Sweden's NATO bid to F-16 saleIstanbul (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday made Turkey's ratification of Sweden's stalled NATO membership application conditional on the US Congress "simultaneously" approving Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets. ... more 
Northrop Grumman Achieves Milestone in Solid Rocket Motor DevelopmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a full-scale static test fire of a newly developed solid rocket motor. This remarkable feat w ... more 
LandSpace's methane-propelled rocket marks another milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Beijing-based private aerospace company LandSpace has achieved a new milestone with the successful second flight of its methane-propelled carrier rocket, the ZQ 2-Y3. This launch, which took place o ... more |
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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 
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 
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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