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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2024 In a significant advancement for China's burgeoning space sector, the Zhuque-3 reusable rocket has successfully completed its first vertical return technology test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This achievement marks a crucial step forward for the maiden flight of the country's first stainless steel liquid carrier rocket, heralding a new era of cost-efficient and environmentally conscious space exploration. Developed by LandSpace, a leading figure in China's private rocket industry, Zhuq ... read more |
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ESA's Marcus Wandtembarks on historic Muninn Mission aboard ISSBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2024 In a significant milestone for European space exploration, ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt, along with colleagues Michael Lopez-Alegria, Walter Villadei, and Alper Gezeravci, embarked on the Axio ... more 
European crew arrives at ISS on private missionWashington (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. ... more  
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  
Tianzhou 6 burns up safely reentering EarthBeijing (XNA) Jan 21, 2024 China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Friday evening, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release tha ... more |
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 Ohio research project selected for International Space Station 
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 |
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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 
Yan Hongsen's future dreams as 'Rocket Boy'Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province - Yan Hongsen, a 10-year-old student from Shaoxing city, has made headlines again in the field of space science. Known as the "rocket boy," Yan is currently in the proces ... 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 |
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 European crew poised for private mission to International Space Station 
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 |
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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
SpaceX and ESA collaborate on ISS mission featuring advanced german science experimentsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 18, 2024 On January 18, 2023, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Swedish astronaut, Marcus Wandt, will embark on a pioneering journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission, known as Muninn, w ... more  
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  
L3Harris Technologies showcases Waveform X capabilities in live flight demonstrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2024 In a significant advancement for military communications, L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) recently conducted a successful live demonstration, highlighting the capabilities of a new, resilient wave ... more |
  Iran displays missile capability amid Gaza war  
EU ammunition capacity to reach 1.3 mn shells by year end: officialTallinn (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 The European Union will have the capacity to churn out at least 1.3 million rounds of ammunition by the end of this year, a top official said Friday, as the bloc struggles to both arm Kyiv and refill its own stocks. ... more |
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Taiwan detects record six Chinese balloonsTaipei (AFP) Jan 22, 2024 A record six Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan, with one flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Monday. ... 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 
Northrop Grumman's DMON Powers Advanced Virtual Training for Air ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has recently showcased its Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) capabilities in a significant virtual training event. Hosted at the Combat Air Force ... more 
Registration Open for DARPA Discovery Event in San FranciscoWashington DC (SPX) Jan 21, 2024 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person gathering in San Francisco Feb. 21-22 to engage with science and technology companies, universities, and other research ... more |
AFRL to highlight lab's efforts to 'drive the future fight' at AFA Warfare SymposiumWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Jan 21, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, will showcase nine technologies during the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium Feb. 12-14, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Conven ... more  
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
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 |
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47 buried in southwest China landslideBeijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2024 Forty-seven people were buried in a landslide in China's southwestern Yunnan province on Monday, state media reported. ... more 
Wounded Gazans get medical care on French hospital shipEl-Arish, Egypt (AFP) Jan 21, 2024 On a French warship off the Egyptian coast, wounded Palestinians receive the healthcare that has become largely unobtainable in the besieged Gaza Strip after months of war. ... 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  
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 |
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  
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 
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 |
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Most Asian markets rise after Wall St recordHong Kong (AFP) Jan 22, 2024 Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record finish on Wall Street, but hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations. ... 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 
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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