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  Beijing (XNA) Jan 15, 2024 CAS Space, a Beijing-based rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is working on the development of its new carrier rocket, Kinetica 2, and plans to conduct the new type's maiden flight in 2025, according to the company. The Kinetica 2 is a medium-lift, liquid-fuel rocket and the second launch vehicle developed by CAS Space, following the Kinetica 1, formerly known as ZK 1A. Yang Haoliang, vice-president of CAS Space, said on Friday that the 53-meter model will consist of a mu ... read more |
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Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft to return to EarthBeijing (XNA) Jan 15, 2024 The Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft departed from the Tiangong space station on Friday afternoon and is set to return to Earth soon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in ... more  
NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic AircraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air tr ... more  
Ax-3: A Step Forward in Long-Duration Space Missions with Advanced Tech ExperimentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Axiom Space, a key player in the burgeoning field of private space exploration, is set to launch its third private astronaut mission, Ax-3, to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for li ... more 
Tianxing 1B satellite launched by Kuaizhou 1A to conduct space environment surveySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 China's Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket successfully launched an experimental satellite, Tianxing 1B, into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gobi Desert. The launch, whic ... more |
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Starliner parachute system upgrade tested before crewed flightYuma AZ (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 A modified parachute system for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for NASA's Commercial Crew Program was tested over the Arizona desert on Jan. 9. Parachute deployment and a soft landing of the test art ... more |
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Revolutionizing Space Habitats: Aurelia Institute's TESSERAE for Biotech StudiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 The Aurelia Institute has taken a significant step in space habitat design with its TESSERAE project, offering a fresh perspective on life in space. TESSERAE, a departure from conventional design, i ... more 
Self-eating rocket could help UK take a big bite of space industryGlasgow, 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. U ... more 
Voyager Space and Airbus forge new path with Starlab Space LLC Joint VentureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus have officially completed the formation of Starlab Space LLC. This new transatlantic joint venture is set to design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial spac ... more 
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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 France orders 42 new Rafale fighter jets  
Ukraine targeted in another large-scale Russian missile barrageWashington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2024 Russia launched another large-scale missile attack against Ukraine early Saturday using dozens of different types of weapons, military officials said. ... more |
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Sunak, in Kyiv, unveils 'unprecedented' aid package for UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, and pledged London's support for a decade. ... more 
Yemen's Huthis fired an anti-ship missile after strikes: USWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Yemen's Huthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile on Friday in retaliation for overnight American and British strikes targeting the Iran-backed rebels, a US general said. ... more 
What is the military strength of Yemen's Huthi rebels?Dubai (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels, who vowed to retaliate against US and British strikes early Friday against key military sites, have built up a significant arsenal, including cruise missiles and drones. ... more  
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 |
 India finds apparent wreckage from 2016 military plane crash  
Drone attack on anti-IS coalition in Iraq thwartedArbil, Iraq (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Iraqi Kurdistan's counter-terrorism service said an "explosive drone" targeting US-led coalition forces in Iraq was downed at Arbil airport on Thursday, the second such attack in 24 hours. ... more |
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US to sell missiles to Kosovo after Serbia flare-upWashington (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 The United States said Thursday it would sell anti-tank missiles to Kosovo, toughening the defenses of the breakaway region even as tensions ease with Serbia. ... 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  
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 
US Air Force, Raytheon, and Kongsberg collaborate on GhostEye MR Air Defense TestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Raytheon, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) o ... 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 
Artificial muscle device produces force 34 times its weightDaejeon, South Korea (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Soft robots, medical devices, and wearable devices have permeated our daily lives. KAIST researchers have developed a fluid switch using ionic polymer artificial muscles that operates at ultra-low p ... more  
Sudden death of quantum fluctuations defies current theories of superconductivityPrinceton NJ (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Princeton physicists have discovered an abrupt change in quantum behavior while experimenting with a three-atom-thin insulator that can be easily switched into a superconductor. The research p ... more 
At CES, gadgets to make everyday life easierLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday - and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception. ... more |
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Pioneering AI artist says the technology is ultimately 'limiting'Hamburg (AFP) Jan 13, 2024 An artist who shook up the cultural world with a haunting female portrait created by artificial intelligence has decided she's had enough of the new technology for now. ... more  
China, Russia trade soared in 2023 as commerce with US sankBeijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time in four years on the back of geopolitical tensions. ... more 
Sri Lanka says debt restructure finalised by AprilColombo (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Sri Lanka's bankrupt government said Friday that a foreign debt restructure would be finalised by the beginning of April, after signs the economy was emerging from its worst crisis on record. ... more 
Adecco chief says AI will create new jobsZurich (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP. ... more |
Using idle trucks to power the grid with clean energyWaterloo UK (SPX) Jan 13, 2024 University of Waterloo researchers are tapping into idled electric vehicles to act as mobile generators and help power overworked and aging electricity grids. After analyzing energy demand on ... more 
China's Xi says wants closer EU ties as exports fall for first time in 7 yearsShanghai (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 China is willing to strengthen relations with Europe, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, at a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Beijing. ... more  
Streets all but empty in Ecuador as gang attacks sow terrorQuito (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Walking fast, with their eyes alert and voices low, a few Ecuadorans flitted about fearfully Wednesday on city streets all but deserted amid an escalating conflict between the armed forces and violent drug gangs. ... more 
The first battery prototype using hemoglobin is developedCordoba, Spain (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 A team with the Chemical Institute for Energy and the Environment (IQUEMA) at the University of Cordoba has come up with a battery that uses hemoglobin as an electrochemical reaction facilitator, fu ... more |
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High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremorsLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. ... more 
Dynamic Point-Pixel Feature Alignment Network: A Leap Forward in 3D Object Detection TechnologyKyoto, Japan (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Robotics and autonomous vehicles, key players in the evolving technological landscape, are poised for enhanced safety and efficiency thanks to recent developments in 3D object detection. At the fore ... more 
New soft robots roll like tires, spin like tops and orbit like moonsRaleigh NC (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Researchers have developed a new soft robot design that engages in three simultaneous behaviors: rolling forward, spinning like a record,and following a path that orbits around a central point. The ... more 
Business trumps politics for Chinese companies at CESLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Xiaoyu Fan smiled as she looked around a bustling China Pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday as gadgets like bladeless fans were displayed and deals were being made. ... more |
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