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 Washington (AFP) Jan 20, 2024 An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday on a voyage chartered by Axiom Space. Dubbed Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), it is the company's third launch to the space laboratory and the first where all three of the paid seats were bought by national agencies, rather than wealthy individuals. The spacecraft docked at the ISS at 1043 GMT and boarded within about two hours, according to NASA's livestream of the event. The SpaceX Crew Dr ... read more |
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Axiom launches third mission to ISS, carrying European space hopesKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos. ... more  
NASA's STTR Program Funds Innovative Small Business and Research PartnershipsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 NASA, in its continuous effort to turn groundbreaking research into tangible technology, has announced a significant boost for small businesses through its Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) ... more 
First European takes off on commercial flight to Space StationParis (ESA) Jan 18, 2024 ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden blasted into space tonight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, at 21:49 GMT (22:49 CET, 16:49 local time). A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launc ... more 
NASA, Partners to welcome private crew aboard Space StationKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jan 18, 2024 As part of NASA's efforts to enable more access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the third all private astronaut mission to the International Space S ... more |
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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 |
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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 
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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 SpaceX and ESA collaborate on ISS mission featuring advanced german science experiments  
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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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 
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  
US drone crashes in Iraq: officialWashington (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 An American drone crashed north of Baghdad, a US defense official said Friday, after Iran-backed militants claimed they fired on an unmanned aircraft flying over Iraq. ... more  
Iran displays missile capability amid Gaza warParis (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 Iran's strikes this week in Pakistan, Iraq and Syria have brought back into the spotlight its ballistic missile programme, which has ground forward over the past 40 years despite sanctions. ... more |
  EU ammunition capacity to reach 1.3 mn shells by year end: official  
US again targets Yemen's Huthis in new strikesWashington (AFP) Jan 20, 2024 The United States carried out fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels Saturday, the military said, targeting an anti-ship missile that was "prepared to launch." ... more |
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Viasat Leads Historic UK SBAS Flight Trial, Showcasing Advanced GPS CapabilitiesLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has marked a significant milestone in the UK's satellite navigation capabilities by successfully demonstrating the UK Satellit ... more
Huthis say US ship hit in Gulf of Aden attackSanaa (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels claimed early Friday they had carried out a missile attack on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden. ... 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 
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 
Russian drone attack strikes UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Kyiv said Thursday that Russian forces launched nearly three dozen Iranian-designed attack drones at Ukraine overnight, and fired guided missiles at its second largest city of Kharkiv in the east. ... more 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
 
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 
Meta joins rivals in pursuit of human-level AISan Francisco (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said his company is joining the pursuit of creating super artificial intelligence, putting it in a race with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
In Davos, AI excitement persists but fears over managing risksDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 Walking around in Davos where the global elites gathered for the World Economic Forum this week, there were two inescapable words on the windows: artificial intelligence. ... more 
Self-powered sensor automatically harvests magnetic energyBoston MA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that can harvest energy from its environment. Because it requires no battery that must be recharged or replaced, and because ... more 
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the futureBoston MA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 Many electric vehicles are powered by batteries that contain cobalt - a metal that carries high financial, environmental, and social costs. MIT researchers have now designed a battery material ... more |
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