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  Glasgow, Scotland (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 New developments on a nearly century-old concept for a 'self-eating' rocket engine capable of flight beyond the Earth's atmosphere could help the UK take a bigger bite of the space industry. University of Glasgow engineers have built and fired the first unsupported 'autophage' rocket engine which consumes parts of its own body for fuel. The design of the autophage engine - the name comes from the Latin word for 'self-eating' - has several potential advantages over conventional rocket designs ... read more |
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ISS National Lab opens call for technology development research proposalsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has announced a new opportunity for researchers and technologists: a solicitation for flight concepts aimed at leveraging the unique space-b ... more  
Aurora Flight Sciences to build DARPA's X-65 utilizing Active Flow ControlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Aurora Flight Sciences has been chosen by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to construct a groundbreaking full-scale X-plane. This aircraft, named the X-65, will serve as a techn ... more  
Rocket Lab secures $515M contract with Space Development Agency for Tranche 2 constellationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Rocket Lab USA has recently embarked on a significant venture, having been selected by the Space Development Agency (SDA) for a major project. The company is now under contract to design and build 1 ... more  
Breaking the 10-petawatt limit with a new laser amplificationWashington DC (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Ultra-intense ultrashort lasers have a wide-ranging scope of applications, encompassing basic physics, national security, industrial service, and health care. In basic physics, such lasers have beco ... more |
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 China says successfully launches Einstein Probe satellite  
China begins 2024 with key Kuaizhou 1A satellite launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a prominent state-owned space contractor, has announced the successful launch of a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Cen ... more |
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NASA Revamps Contracts with Blue Origin and Starlab for LEO Station Projects Post-ISS EraLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 08, 2024 NASA has recently updated its agreements with two prominent commercial space station partners, marking a significant step in the development of low Earth orbit (LEO) destinations. This move is pivot ... more  
Raytheon's HALO Missile Prototype Achieves Milestone in U.S. Navy IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 In a significant development for the U.S. Navy's hypersonic capabilities, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has completed a pivotal technical review and prototype fit-check for the Hypersonic Air La ... more  
US, British forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired from YemenWashington (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 American and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles Tuesday that were launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels toward international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, the US military said. ... more  
NiDAR System Proves Its Mettle in Red Sands Live Fire ExerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 The Red Sands Live Fire Exercise 23.2, a pivotal military operation, recently unfolded as a platform for the United States and Saudi Arabia to not only strengthen their military relations but also t ... more |
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 US allies join condemnation on alleged N.Korea missiles to Russia 
Raytheon secures $345M contract for StormBreaker Smart Weapons for U.S. Air ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Air Force, valued at $345 million. This contract mandates Raytheon to produce and deliver over 1,500 ... more |
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NATO's ESSI bolstered by major COMLOG contract for up to 1,000 Patriot MissilesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has marked a significant milestone in European defense through its contract with COMLOG, a joint venture between aerospace giants Raytheon Technologies ... more 
Tranche 1 Missile Tracking Satellites by L3Harris completes review ahead of production startLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 L3Harris Technologies has recently completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for 16 missile tracking satellites, pivotal components of the Space Development Ag ... more 
Israeli army shows underground 'weapons factory' in GazaBureij, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Israel's military on Monday showed journalists what a spokesman described as a cluster of weapons factories and tunnels used by Hamas militants in Gaza to manufacture rockets. ... more 
Germany ready to sell Eurofighter jets to Saudi ArabiaJerusalem (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday defended plans to lift Germany's longstanding veto on sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, saying Riyadh has adopted a "constructive approach" in the Israel-Hamas war. ... more |
 Taiwan slams aviation safety 'threat' from China balloons 
Russia says downed four Ukrainian missiles over Crimea overnightMoscow (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Russia on Saturday announced its forces shot down four Ukrainian missiles over Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight. ... more |
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China's balloons inflate Taiwan poll fearsTaipei (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 As an election in democratic Taiwan looms, Chinese balloons have appeared around the island at various times of day in what its military says is a new form of "grey zone" harassment. ... more 
Denmark says Ukraine to get F-16 jets in second quarterCopenhagen (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Denmark's transfer of 19 American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will take place in the second quarter of 2024, once Ukrainian pilots have completed training, the defence ministry said Saturday. ... more 
NATO, Ukraine to discuss air defence after Russian strikesBrussels (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said Thursday. ... more 
Army Applications Lab selects Firehawk Aerospace as a supplier for Javelin, Stinger, and GMLR SystemsDallas TX (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Firehawk Aerospace, a market leader in hybrid rocket engine and solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion, has secured a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract from Army Applications ... more |
 
Israeli arts school battles for normality in wartimeJerusalem (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Students rush from class to the anti-missile shelter at the High School of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, an early-morning exercise that has become a ritual during the Gaza war. ... more 
Japanese villages wait for help after quakeShiromaru, Japan (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Twenty-five minutes after the New Year's Day earthquake, a tsunami several metres high barrelled into Shiromaru, leaving a trail of destruction for the Japanese coastal community's mostly elderly residents. ... more 
Ruin and rescue dogs in quake-ravaged WajimaWajima, Japan (AFP) Jan 5, 2024 Joining soldiers and firefighters in the desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescue dog Elsa, described by her trainer as "the best of the best". ... more 
Mitsubishi Electric unveils AnyMile for enhanced drone logistics and fleet managementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 Mitsubishi Electric has made a significant foray into the burgeoning field of drone logistics with the launch of its comprehensive AnyMile platform. This announcement, building on the Alpha version ... more |
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Between China and the US, trade takes a different routeWashington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 Are the US and Chinese economies on the verge of decoupling? Trade data might suggest so, as the Asian giant, Washington's largest trading partner for a decade, has been supplanted by Mexico and is seeing its market share shrink. ... more 
US trade deficit narrows unexpectedly in NovemberWashington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 The US trade gap narrowed in November with imports and exports both falling while higher interest rates bite, the government reported Tuesday. ... more 
Asian markets drop again as traders prepare for CPI, earningsHong Kong (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Asian markets on Wednesday resumed the losses that have characterised the year so far, following a tepid lead from Wall Street as traders prepare for the release of key inflation data and start of earnings season. ... more 
Exploring Venus and Beyond: NASA Funds Innovative Space Concepts for 2024Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 08, 2024 NASA has officially announced the selection of 13 innovative concepts for its 2024 Phase I awards under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. This program is renowned for funding ear ... more |
KULR secures contract with major space exploration firm for advanced battery safety solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a pioneer in thermal management and battery safety solutions, has recently marked a significant milestone in the space exploration sector. The comp ... more 
Korean Fusion Experiment, KSTAR, Enhances Capability with New Tungsten DivertorSejong City, South Korea (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) has reached a significant milestone in fusion energy research with the successful installation of a tungsten divertor in the Korean artificial sun, KSTAR ( ... more 
Evolution might stop humans from solving climate change, says new studyOrono ME (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 Central features of human evolution may stop our species from resolving global environmental problems like climate change, says a new study led by the University of Maine. Humans have come to ... more 
DTI Develops Innovative Plasma Engine for Spacecraft: Reduces Earth Fuel DependencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 08, 2024 Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI), based in Bedford, MA, has recently announced the development of a new spacecraft engine that promises to significantly alter the dynamics of space travel. The A ... more |
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AI agents help explain other AI systemsBoston MA (SPX) Jan 04, 2024 Explaining the behavior of trained neural networks remains a compelling puzzle, especially as these models grow in size and sophistication. Like other scientific challenges throughout history, rever ... more 
NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing to Help Advance Unique DesignEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 German Escobar works on a model aircraft wing structure that has two long sides and bars in between, which resembles a mini ladder. He sands the rough edges, uses four vices to secure it, and uses a ... more 
How does corrosion happen? New research examines process on atomic levelBinghamton NY (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine's performance. Through a process called passivation, it also can form a thin inert layer tha ... more 
Energy Department praises technical advance in next-generation heat pumpsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 8, 2024 The Department of Energy said on Monday that four more heat pump manufacturers have created prototype heat pumps that can operate without auxiliary heat in cold temperatures, a major step forward in the technology. ... more |
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