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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 25, 2021 Elon Musk's SpaceX launched two rockets on Saturday and Sunday, one carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and another with two radar reconnaissance satellites for the German military. SpaceX on Sunday launched the Sarah-2 mission carrying the German satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 8:11 a.m. EST. The flight had been delayed from Saturday to allow for additional preflight checks. The first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 less than eight minutes later ... read 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  
Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?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 ... 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 |
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Green hydrogen for Ariane 6 and moreParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 Ariane 6 uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for its main and upper stages. Hydrogen in its gaseous form (H2) is rarely found on Earth, and so is currently produced in French Guiana from ... 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 
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 
Dutch prepare delivery of F-16 jets to UkraineThe Hague (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The Netherlands announced Friday it was preparing delivery of 18 of the American-made F-16 combat jets pledged to Ukraine, at a moment when Kyiv is under pressure on all fronts. ... more |
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  Japan to send Patriot missiles to US as stocks dwindle 
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 |
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New drone attack against US troops in IraqArbil, Iraq (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 A drone attack on Monday targeted a military base in northern Iraq used by US and anti-jihadist coalition forces, US and Iraqi officials said, in the latest such incident. ... more 
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  
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 aircraft 
Japan to ease arms export controls allowing PAC3 sale to US: officialTokyo (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Japan is set to loosen arms export controls Friday, for the first time in nearly a decade, a move that would enable the US ally to sell domestically made Patriot missile defence systems to Washington, an official said. ... more |
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Canada to buy armed drones for Can$2.5 bln Ottawa (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 
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 
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  
SpaceX returns vital life science research to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023 SpaceX returned more than 30 research payloads, many of which were vital life science investigations, from the ISS National Laboratory to Earth Friday. ... more |
 
Indonesia nickel plant explosion death toll rises to 18Jakarta (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 The death toll after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 18 with dozens still being treated in hospital, a police official said Tuesday. ... 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 |
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Insect compasses, fire-fighting vines: 2023's nature-inspired techParis (AFP) Dec 23, 2023 Even as human-caused climate change threatens the environment, nature continues to inspire our technological advancement. ... more 
Artists use tech weapons against AI copycatsNew York (AFP) Dec 24, 2023 Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed with university researchers to stymy such copycat activity. ... more  
Biden expands Russia sanctions, including bans on diamonds, seafoodWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023 President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Friday expanding sanctions against financial facilitators of Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. ... 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 |
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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 
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 
Image recognition accuracy: An unseen challenge confounding today's AIBoston MA (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Imagine you are scrolling through the photos on your phone and you come across an image that at first you can't recognize. It looks like maybe something fuzzy on the couch; could it be a pillow or a ... more |
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