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  Washington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2024 The SpaceX launch of the private Axiom-3 mission to the International Space Station was scrubbed until Thursday, the company said on social media just before noon on Wednesday. The flight, the third private industry flight carrying four astronauts the orbiting laboratory was scheduled to blast off late Wednesday afternoon. "Now targeting Thursday, Jan. 18 for [the] launch of the Ax-3 mission to the [International Space Station]," SpaceX said. "The additional time allows teams to complete ... read more |
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ARMADAS showcases autonomous space construction robots for NASALos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 18, 2024 NASA's innovative approach to building large-scale infrastructure in space has reached a new milestone with the Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS). This cut ... more 
European crew poised for private mission to International Space StationKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut are poised to blast off to the International Space Station in a mission with Axiom Space, as countries hungry for a taste of space turn increasingly to the private sector. ... more  
China's Tianzhou 7 docks with Tiangong Space StationBeijing (XNA) Jan 18, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft has successfully completed its journey to the Tiangong space station, docking without any issues. Launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan provinc ... more  
Turkey's first astronaut set to boost Erdogan's ambitionsIstanbul (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 When Turkey's first astronaut blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) this week, he will embody his country's pride and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grand geopolitical ambitions. ... more |
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Mapping the Milky Way as GUSTO nears record flight duration for balloon over AntarcticaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 18, 2024 High above the frozen expanse of Antarctica, a remarkable scientific endeavor is unfolding in the skies. The Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscopic Terahertz Observatory (GUSTO), a significant pl ... more |
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Lockheed Martin secures $890M SDA contract for advanced missile tracking satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has taken a significant step in enhancing national defense capabilities by awarding Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a renowned leader in aerospace and defense technol ... more 
Mexico Set for Space Sector Boost with New National Rocket and Space Center by Merida AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is set to make a substantial contribution to the space exploration and education landscape in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the renowned U.S. Sp ... more  
Space Travel Taxes Astronauts' Brains, But Microbes On The Menu Could Help In Unexpected WaysLos Angeles CA (The Conversation) Jan 18, 2024 Feeding astronauts on a long mission to Mars goes well beyond ensuring they have enough nutrients and calories to survive their multi-year journey. Providing astronauts with the right diet is also p ... more 
China Prepares to Launch Tianzhou 7 Cargo Ship to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency recently announced that the Tianzhou 7, the first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year, is scheduled for an imminent launch. This event marks a ... more |
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 Tianzhou 7 mission set to enhance operations at China's Tiangong Space Station 
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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SpaceX completes second launch Sunday, sends more satellites into orbitMiama FL (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 Amid a thick column of red hot flame, SpaceX launched the second of two Falcon 9 rockets Sunday night on an unmanned mission to deliver more Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit. ... more 
Rocket maker working on medium-lift modelBeijing (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 flig ... more  
Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from USTokyo (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats. ... more  
Russia downs drone near Moscow, missiles in border regionMoscow (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Russia repelled air attacks by Ukraine overnight, shooting down a drone near Moscow and missiles over the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, officials said on Thursday. ... more |
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US strikes in Yemen after Huthis re-designated 'terrorist' entityWashington (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 American forces targeted 14 missiles that were ready to launch in Yemen, the US military said Wednesday, after Washington re-designated the Iran-backed Huthi rebels as a "terrorist" entity for their attacks on merchant vessels. ... more |
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Ukraine 'artillery coalition' set for Paris kick-offParis (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Ukraine's Western allies will launch an "artillery coalition" at a Paris ceremony Thursday, aiming to strengthen Kyiv's armed forces against Russia's military. ... more 
France to deliver 40 more long-range missiles to Ukraine: MacronParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of around 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. ... more 
US military says seized Iranian-made missile parts enroute to Huthi rebelsWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The US military said Tuesday it seized Iranian-made missile parts en route to Huthi rebels from a boat in the Arabian Sea, the first such operation since the start of Huthi attacks against commercial ships last year. ... more 
Ukraine says hit two Russian command aircraftKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Ukraine said Monday it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber. ... more |
France orders 42 new Rafale fighter jetsParis (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 France has ordered 42 new Rafale fighter jets, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Friday, with the first to be delivered in 2027. ... more 
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  
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  
Medicine for hostages, fresh aid enter Gaza: QatarGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 Medicine for hostages and fresh aid for civilians entered war-torn Gaza on Wednesday under a newly brokered deal, mediator Qatar said, as Israel intensified strikes on the Palestinian territory's south. ... more |
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Freezing in makeshift tents, Gazans burn plastic to surviveRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 In a makeshift tent of cloth and plastic, Ismail Nabhan huddled by a fire with his children and grandchildren as his family, displaced by the war in Gaza, struggled to stay warm. ... more 
Japan to double emergency funds after New Year's Day quakeTokyo (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Japan plans to double a fund used for disaster relief and other contingencies to $6.8 billion after a devastating New Year's Day earthquake, the government said Tuesday, as snow worsened conditions for survivors. ... more  
Smooth operation of future nuclear fusion facilities is a matter of controlBethlehem PA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 As researchers around the world work to develop viable alternatives to fossil fuels, the prospect of nuclear fusion-harnessing the same energy-generating reactions that power the sun-has grown incre ... more 
Study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologiesBoston MA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 A key chemical reaction - in which the movement of protons between the surface of an electrode and an electrolyte drives an electric current - is a critical step in many energy technologies, includi ... 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 
Aerovel Joins Airbus, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial CapabilitiesMarignane, France (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Airbus Helicopters has embarked on a strategic move to strengthen its unmanned aerial system (UAS) offerings by acquiring Aerovel, a specialized firm in small tactical unmanned systems. This acquisi ... more 
Microsoft CEO defends OpenAI partnership after EU, UK probesDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday defended his company's multi-billion-dollar investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI after the EU and Britain launched probes into whether it resembles a merger. ... more  
Markets swing on dimming rate cut hopes, weak China outlookHong Kong (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Asian and European stocks were mixed Thursday after another dour day across global markets fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialise due to stubbornly high inflation. ... more |
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China's Xi wants UN at heart of AI governance: GuterresDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday Chinese President Xi Jinping told him he wants the United Nations to be at the centre of talks on AI governance. ... more 
Dirt-powered fuel cell runs foreverEvanston IL (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt. About the size of a standard paperback book, the completely s ... more 
Ukraine's Zelensky, Chinese Premier Li share Davos spotlightDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first in-person appearance at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos on Tuesday as he seeks to shore up support in his country's nearly two-year-old conflict with Russia. ... more
China premier says 'red line' needed in AI developmentDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday there must be a red line that is not crossed in the development of artificial intelligence to ensure the technology benefits society. ... more |
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