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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 NASA's innovative Starling spacecraft, comprising four CubeSats named Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, have successfully maneuvered into a swarm configuration, marking a significant milestone in the mission. The Starling team at NASA has devoted the past two months to resolving technical issues and commissioning these spacecraft, ensuring they are operationally ready for their groundbreaking swarm experiment operations. The spacecraft, affectionately nicknamed after characters from the iconic arcad ... read more |
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Blue Origin announces space launch next week, first since 2022 crashWashington (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 Blue Origin said on Tuesday it was aiming to launch its New Shepard suborbital rocket next week, the first mission since an uncrewed crash in September 2022 set back the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos. ... more  
France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher DevelopmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 HyPrSpace, in collaboration with Telespazio France and CT Ingenierie, has recently secured a significant funding boost of euro 35 million for the Agile Space Access Development Project #1 (PADA1). T ... more 
Engineers Working to Resolve Issue With Voyager 1 ComputerPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 13, 2023 Engineers are working to resolve an issue with one of Voyager 1's three onboard computers, called the flight data system (FDS). The spacecraft is receiving and executing commands sent from Earth; ho ... more  
NASA and Moog advance quiet flight technology in air taxi noise testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Air transportation is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with air taxis poised to redefine urban and rural mobility. In a collaborative effort to realize this potential, NASA is partnering ... more |
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 NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software Mission 
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 |
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UK's Orbex secures funding for carbon-neutral spaceport developmentForres, UK (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 In a significant step towards advancing sustainable spaceflight, UK-based Orbex has secured a GBP3.3 million grant from the UK Space Agency as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Boost! initia ... more 
NASA's Commercial Partners Continue Progress on New Space StationsWashington DC (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Three NASA-funded commercial space station partners are on track for the design and development of their orbital destinations and the transition of agency's low Earth orbit needs from the Internatio ... more 
Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerfulSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Beijing-based private space company LandSpace has unveiled the ZQ-3 carrier rocket, a new addition to its lineup that promises significant advancements in rocket technology. The announcement, made b ... more
French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets fundingParis (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. ... more |
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  Advanced Botany, Biology Promoting Health on Earth and in Space 
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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U.S. imposes sweeping Russia-related sanctions against 250 people, companiesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 The Biden administration imposed sweeping Russia-related sanctions on Tuesday, designating more than 250 people and companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China and the two Koreas, on accusations ranging from sanctions evasion to acting as a Kremlin weapons procurer. ... 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  
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 
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 |
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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  
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 
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 |
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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  
Automated system teaches users when to collaborate with an AI assistantBoston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Artificial intelligence models that pick out patterns in images can often do so better than human eyes - but not always. If a radiologist is using an AI model to help her determine whether a patient ... more 
Exposure to soft robots decreases human fears about working with themVancouver WA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 Seeing robots made with soft, flexible parts in action appears to lower people's anxiety about working with them or even being replaced by them. A Washington State University study found that ... more 
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  
France calls Dubai deal a 'victory' on climate and nuclearDubai (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 France on Wednesday said a climate agreement reached at COP28 was a victory including for its endorsement of nuclear power, of which Paris is a major advocate. ... more 
DeepSouth: Western Sydney University Unveils Neuromorphic SupercomputerSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Researchers at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University have unveiled a groundbreaking development in computational technology: DeepSouth, the world's fi ... more 
Matternet launches Berlin'f First BVLOS drone delivery networkBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Matternet, an innovative leader in urban drone delivery, has recently received a green light from the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), Germany's Federal Aviation Office, to begin beyond visual line of sig ... more |
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China's Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter USHanoi (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 China and Vietnam pledged on Tuesday to deepen ties during President Xi Jinping's first visit in six years, as Beijing seeks to counter growing US influence with the communist nation. ... more 
IMF resumes Sri Lanka bailout after China's debt dealWashington (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The International Monetary Fund revived its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructuring deal with China, its biggest official lender. ... more 
China shows off homegrown C919 jet in Hong KongHong Kong (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 China's new domestically produced passenger jet made its debut outside the mainland on Wednesday, with international media in Hong Kong getting their first up-close look. ... 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 |
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