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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully secured a $5 million seed funding round, a move that not only underscores the industry's confidence in fusion technology but also marks a pivotal moment in space travel innovation. This round of funding was led by a consortium of forward-thinking investors, including Airbus Ventures, TRE Ventures, Voyag ... read more |
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ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellitesParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more  
MSBAI and Princeton partner in SpaceWERX contract to enhance space flight trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 MSBAI in collaboration with Princeton University, has been awarded a significant contract valued at $1.25 million from SpaceWERX. This Phase 2 contract, part of the Small Business Technology Transfe ... more  
GMV reinforces satellite expertise with new Galileo Operations Center in MadridMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a significant step for Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program's ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo ope ... more 
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... more |
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NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a SuccessHuntsville AL (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more |
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NASA Outlines Future Strategy for Post-ISS Microgravity Research Labs in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a recent development marking a significant shift in space research dynamics, NASA is actively developing a strategy for establishing the next generation of microgravity national labs in a commerc ... more  
Shenzhou XVII astronauts set for their first spacewalkSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 The crew of the Shenzhou XVII mission is gearing up for their inaugural spacewalk, a significant step in China's continuing endeavors in space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency, in a recent ... more 
Virgin Galactic sets January 2024 for 11th missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPCE) has officially announced the opening of its 'Galactic 06' flight window on January 26, 2024. This mission will mark the company's 11th spaceflight, followi ... more  
Bioprinting in 3D: 2023 Science WrapHouston TX (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Imagine someone needs a heart transplant and scientists take cells from that person to create an entire new heart for them. Research on the International Space Station is helping to bring that dream ... more |
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Competition: developing Europe's space cargo return serviceParis (ESA) Dec 19, 2023 ESA is launching a competition which initiates a first phase of activities for European companies to eventually demonstrate a complete cargo delivery service to and from space stations in low-Earth ... more |
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N. Korea's 'reckless' missile launches need 'robust' global response: G7Berlin (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 World powers said Tuesday that the international community needed a firm and unified response to North Korea's "reckless" nuclear build-up and missile launches. ... more  
OpenAI releases guidelines to gauge 'catastrophic risks' of AINew York (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 ChatGPT-maker OpenAI published Monday its newest guidelines for gauging "catastrophic risks" from artificial intelligence in models currently being developed. ... more  
Rep. James Comer asks Pentagon for details on grounded Osprey aircraftWashington DC (UPI) Dec 21, 2023 Rep. James Comer on Thursday asked the Defense Department to give the House Oversight Committee documents on the Osprey aircraft after a fatal crash late last month. ... more  
Urgency of climate intervention highlighted by rising temperatures and reduced air pollutionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2023 In the ever-evolving discourse on climate change, a significant debate is emerging, one that may soon capture mainstream attention. The crux of this debate is whether direct intervention in Earth's ... more |
  Japan to ease arms export controls allowing PAC3 sale to US: official  
Canada to buy armed drones for Can$2.5 blnOttawa (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 Canada's government said Tuesday it will buy 11 armed drones from US manufacturer General Atomics for foreign military deployments as well as coastal monitoring and disaster relief. ... more |
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Raytheon's LTAMDS achieves new success in tactical ballistic missile interception testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), a leading defense contractor, has announced another milestone in missile defense technology with the successful live-fire demonstration of its Lower Ti ... more 
Iranian, Chinese charged by US with exporting drone components to IranWashington (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 The United States has charged an Iranian and a Chinese national with allegedly supplying microelectronics to Iran for use in the drone program of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. ... more 
Egypt air force downs drone off south SinaiIsmailia, Egypt (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 The Egyptian air force shot down a drone off the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday down the coast from the Israeli border, state-linked media reported. ... more 
Equatorial Launch Australia Unveils Innovative ASC Advanced Launch Pad DesignsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has announced a significant breakthrough in launch pad technology with the completion of its Arnhem Space Centre Advanced Launch Pad (ASCALP) designs. This developm ... more |
'Find someone to bury the dead': life on the run in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 21, 2023 When Ibrahim fled his home in Gaza City after the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out, it was with an extended family of 25 people. But as they headed south alongside hundreds of thousands of refugees, the family split up into smaller groups - not by accident, but on purpose, as part of a grim new reality in the war-torn territory ... more 
Ottawa offers 3-year visas to those in Gaza with Canadian relativesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 21, 2021 People in Gaza with Canadian relatives will be able to apply for temporary residency, Ottawa announced Thursday, as the death toll in the Palestinian enclave amid Israel's offensive reaches nearly 20,000 with the vast majority of those who live there having been displaced. ... more 
China in 'race against time' to house quake victims for winterJishishan, China (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Chinese authorities are facing a "race against time" to ensure victims of the deadliest earthquake in years can be sheltered from freezing winter temperatures, a local official told AFP on Thursday. ... more  
Mexico's Maya Train underway, despite environmental concernsCampeche, Mexico (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Mexico's Maya tourist train glided into action on Friday, promising prosperity for one of the country's poorest regions, but tainted by allegations of environmental devastation. ... more |
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NASA flies drones autonomously for Air Taxi ResearchHampton VA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles an ... more 
Boeing delivers first plane to Chinese airline since 2019Shanghai (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The first Boeing plane delivered to a Chinese airline since 2019 landed in Shanghai on Friday, according to tracking site flightradar24. ... more 
Tesla launches Shanghai battery plant projectShanghai (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Tesla officially launched a massive battery factory project in Shanghai on Friday, the US electric car maker's second plant in the Chinese city, state media reported. ... more 
French city makes public transport free for residentsMontpellier, France (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 The French city of Montpellier on Thursday became the latest European metropolis to allow all its residents to ride public transport for free. ... more |
 
Asian markets mixed as rate hopes offset by China gaming moveHong Kong (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Asian markets were mixed Friday as the euphoria over an expected flurry of US interest rate cuts next year was offset by a tech-led plunge in Hong Kong after China unveiled fresh plans to restrict online gaming. ... more 
China and Nicaragua sign loan for international airportManagua (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Nicaragua has signed a US$430 million loan with China for the construction of an international airport and a liquefied gas terminal, officials said. ... more 
Spain orders 16 Airbus military aircraftParis (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday said it would build 16 military aircraft in Spain in a deal with the country's defence ministry worth almost 1.7 billion euros (around $1.9 billion). ... more 
Asian markets track Wall St losses as traders pause after rallyHong Kong (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Asian markets turned negative Thursday as investors took their foot off the gas after an extended rally fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next year. ... more |
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EU strikes budget reform deal after two-year wrangleBrussels (AFP) Dec 20, 2023 The EU agreed reforms Wednesday that will loosen budget rules to encourage investment while keeping debt and spending under control, after France and Germany bridged their differences. ... more
Markets mixed after Wall St losses as Fed rate rally pausesHong Kong (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Stock markets were mixed Thursday as investors took their foot off the gas after an extended rally fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next year. ... more
French hybrid electric plane picks up US orderParis (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 French start-up Aura Aero announced Tuesday that US regional airline JSX has signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 of its hybrid-electric planes. ... more 
US bans pharmacy Rite Aid from facial recognition useWashington (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 Pharmacy group Rite Aid was ordered Tuesday to stop using facial recognition for the next five years by a US regulator, which said the company falsely identified consumers as shoplifters using the technology. ... more |
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