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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 15, 2023 Rocket Lab returned its Electron rocket into space for the first time since September with a successful New Zealand flight on Friday that released a Japanese satellite into orbit. The payload, the QPS-SAR-5, or Tsukuyomi-1 satellite, reached orbit about 57 minutes after launching from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1. The Japanese company iQPS develops and operates small SAR satellites and works toward creating a world with quasi-real-time maps. "Tsukuyomi-1 has been deployed to its new hom ... read more |
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China's Shenlong space plane embarks on another secretive mission in spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 In a significant advancement for China's space technology, the successful launch of a Long March 2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's vast Gobi Desert has ... more  
NASA Partners with Commercial Space Firms for Expanded CubeSat Launch ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 14, 2023 NASA is actively collaborating with several prominent commercial space companies under its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This initiative marks ... more 
Design the patch for Hera's Milani CubeSatParis (ESA) Dec 14, 2023 Milani needs you! This is your chance to design a mission patch for the Milani CubeSat which will fly with ESA's Hera planetary defence spacecraft to the Didymos binary asteroid system. ESA is ... more  
China's space programme: Five things to knowBeijing (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the Moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations - and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space programme. ... more |
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  Rail industry urged to consider safety risks of space weather 
US launch of new Vulcan Centaur rocket delayed until JanuaryWashington (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The maiden liftoff of a new American rocket called Vulcan Centaur has been delayed from Christmas Eve to January 8, United Launch Alliance, the company developing it, said Thursday. ... more |
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New rockets set to launch in 2024Washington (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations. ... more  
NASA: Let's Ketchup on International Space Station Tomato ResearchHouston TX (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 Growing food aboard the International Space Station is one of the many research investigations ripe for long duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio rece ... more 
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for iQPS's 'The Moon God Awakens' MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 14, 2023 In a significant development in the realm of space launches and Earth observation, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a global leader in launch services, is gearing up for its 42nd Electron missio ... more 
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 |
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 NASA's Commercial Partners Continue Progress on New Space Stations 
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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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  
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 
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 
Blinky Rejoins Pinky, Inky, and Clyde in NASA's Starling CubeSat Swarm ConfigurationLos 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 ... more |
 Blue Origin announces space launch next week, first since 2022 crash 
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 |
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Lithuania now a repair hub for Ukraine's tanksRukla, Lithuania (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Two German Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine were test driven in Lithuania on Friday following repairs, to showcase how the Baltic NATO member has become a hub for such work. ... more  
Britain, Japan, Italy sign $32B treaty to develop next-generation fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 Britain, Japan and Italy signed a $32 billion deal Thursday to develop a next-generation AI-enabled stealth fighter jet that may fly without a pilot. ... more 
Inventor of air conditioning helped chill NASA wind tunnelsCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 Global tensions were high in the fall of 1941 as U-boats harassed ships in the Atlantic and German forces pushed deep into the Soviet Union. There was a critical need for the United States to get th ... more 
NASA Awards Turbofan Engine Core Technology Demonstration ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 NASA has embarked on a significant collaboration with GE Aerospace, based in Cincinnati, for the development of more fuel-efficient engines, specifically targeting single-aisle aircraft. This initia ... more |
 
In rare display, US-China friendship carries climate summitDubai (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days - US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing their friendship as leading the world together in the right direction. ... more  
Putin confronted by AI-generated doubleMoscow (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared surprised when he was confronted by an AI-generated image of himself asking him if he had doubles during his marathon end-of-year press conference Thursday. ... more  
Romania summons Russia envoy over drone crash 'crater'Bucharest (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Romania has summoned Russia's envoy over a "new violation" of its airspace after the NATO member's territory was hit by a crashed drone during attacks on Ukraine, authorities said Thursday. ... more 
German army orders 62 Airbus military helicoptersParis (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said Thursday. in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M. ... more |
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France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher Development Paris, 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  
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 
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 
Organisers of deadly 2021 China ultramarathon sentenced to jailBeijing (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in northwest China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. ... more 
Snail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplasticsIthaca NY (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot's design is based o ... more |
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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 
Australian disaster crews tally damage from Cyclone JasperCairns, Australia (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 Disaster-response teams fanned out across northeastern Australia on Thursday, counting the cost of a tropical cyclone that flooded major highways, uprooted trees, and left 40,000 without power. ... more 
Winter rain compounds suffering of displaced GazansRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 Cold winter rains lashed war-battered Gaza on Wednesday, compounding the suffering of Palestinians forced from their homes and now huddling in flooded tents. ... 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 |
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