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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 In the high-tech Mars laboratory of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen, a silence of concentration prevails as a remarkable experiment unfolds, bridging the vast expanse between the International Space Station (ISS) and Earth. Swedish ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt, stationed in the Columbus module of the ISS, is at the forefront of the 'Surface Avatar' experiment, a novel project leading the way in telerobotics. The Surface Avatar experiment, led by the DLR Institute of Rob ... read more |
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Shenzhou 18 and 19 crews undertake intensive training for next missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 Crew members selected for China's upcoming manned space missions, Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIV, are currently engaged in rigorous training programs, as revealed by Yang Liwei, a prominent figure ... more  
Spain's PLD Space Selected for European Institutional Space Launch ContractsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 25, 2024 In a significant development for the European space sector, PLD Space, a Spain-based aerospace company, has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC) to partici ... more  
Boeing and NASA Collaborate on New ISS Experiment to Enhance Genes in Space ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 25, 2024 Boeing (NYSE: BA), in collaboration with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory, is embarking on a novel investigation aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Genes in Space toolkit, a cornerstone ... more  
Sierra Space unveils full-scale prototype of expandable space station structureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 Sierra Space has completed an important test of its full-scale, expandable space station structure. The company, known for its innovative approach to space technology, alongside its exclusive softgo ... more |
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CAS Space achieves new milestone with Kinetica 1 Y3 launch deploying 5 satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 Beijing-based CAS Space, an enterprise under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket, previously known as ZK 1A. This launch, which took ... more |
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ISS set to receive enhanced HPE SupercomputerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is poised to take a significant step forward in the realm of space computing by launching an updated version of the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Sp ... more 
Salad in space? New study says it's not a healthy choiceNewark DE (SPX) Jan 23, 2024 Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet - even for astronauts on a mission. It's been more than three years since the National Aeronautics and Space Administrat ... more 
Ax-3 Crew Joins Expedition 70 in Space Station for Dual Operations and ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 23, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS), a cornerstone of global space research and cooperation, is currently bustling with activity as it houses eleven astronauts and cosmonauts from across the globe ... more 
Ohio research project selected for International Space StationAthens OH (SPX) Jan 21, 2024 Aresearch project designed by a group of Ohio University students will soon be traveling to the International Space Station (ISS). During the fall semester, Ohio students from across the University ... more |
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  Ukraine demands international inquiry into Russian plane crash  
North Korea says it tested a new strategic cruise missileWashington DC (UPI) Jan 25, 2024 North Korea launched a "new-type strategic cruise missile" for the first time, its state media reported Thursday, the latest in a string of weapons tests by the isolated state as it continues to upgrade its arsenal. ... more |
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Germany, Britain in talks over cruise missile swap for Ukraine: reportBerlin (AFP) Jan 25, 2024 Germany is in discussions with Britain about a possible cruise missile swap arrangement for Ukraine, German media reported Thursday. ... more 
N. Korea fires several cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: Seoul militarySeoul (AFP) Jan 24, 2024 North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state. ... more  
U.S. hits two more Houthi missiles in ninth Yemen attackWashington DC (UPI) Jan 24, 2024 The U.S. military early Wednesday conducted its ninth attack in Yemen in less than two weeks, hitting two Houthi anti-ship missiles officials said were aimed at the southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch. ... more  
Britons should be prepared to fight a land war: army chiefLondon (AFP) Jan 24, 2024 British citizens should be prepared to fight in a potential land war, the highest ranking army officer General Patrick Sanders said on Wednesday. ... more |
 6 killed, 69 injured as Russian missiles rain down on Kharkiv, Kyiv and Pavlohrad  
Drone attack targets US-led coalition base in IraqBaghdad (AFP) Jan 23, 2024 Several drones on Tuesday targeted an airbase in Iraq hosting US troops, causing injuries and damage, a US military official said. ... more |
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N. Korea fires several cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: Seoul military Seoul (AFP) Jan 24, 2024 North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state. ... more 
Lithuania seeks Leopard tanks amid security concernsVilnius (AFP) Jan 23, 2024 Lithuania said on Tuesday it will seek to buy one battalion of German-made Leopard 2 tanks, as the Baltic state bolsters its defences amid the Russia-Ukraine war. ... more 
NATO approves $1.2 billion for artilleryWashington DC (UPI) Jan 23, 2024 With Russia's invasion of Ukraine raging on in Europe, NATO announced on Tuesday that it has purchased $1.2 billion of artillery in conjunction with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. ... more 
Ukraine minister criticises insufficient weapons supplyBerlin (AFP) Jan 23, 2024 Western allies aren't supplying Ukraine with enough ammunition and air-defence missiles, Ukraine's foreign minister said in an interview with German media published Tuesday. ... more |
MBDA secures contracts to fortify Royal Navy's against ballistic threatsLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 23, 2024 The Royal Navy is set to significantly enhance its air defense capabilities with a recent GBP400 million investment in the Sea Viper principal area air defense system. This initiative, aimed at rein ... 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 
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 
NATO signs $1.2-bn artillery deal with Ukraine; Norway gears up for ammunition productionBrussels (AFP) Jan 23, 2024 NATO on Tuesday signed contracts worth $1.2 billion to acquire over 200,000 155-millimetre artillery shells in the face of Russia's invasion on Ukraine. ... more |
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Study reveals non-isotropic nature of tropospheric delays in GNSSSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 23, 2024 Researchers from Shandong University of Science and Technology have published a study that sheds new light on the intricate nature of tropospheric delays impacting Global Navigation Satellite System ... more  
Libya needs $1.8 bn to rebuild flood-devastated areas: reportTripoli (AFP) Jan 25, 2024 The flood that devastated Libya's eastern port city of Derna last year has impacted up to 1.5 million people and will require $1.8 billion for reconstruction, according to a new report. ... more 
Brazil hit by record 1,161 natural disasters in 2023Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 23, 2024 Brazil was hit by more than three natural disasters a day last year, surpassing an annual total of 1,000 for the first time on record, a grim statistic experts blamed on climate change Tuesday. ... more 
OpenAI bans bot impersonating US presidential candidateWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2024 ChatGPT creator OpenAI removed a bot impersonating a longshot US presidential candidate's voice, enforcing limits on how political campaigns can use its AI capabilities. ... more |
AiDash secures $50M for enhancing climate resilience in critical infrastructureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 AiDash, an enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in making critical infrastructure industries more resilient and sustainable against climate change, has recently announced a s ... more 
US regulator probes AI investments by tech giantsWashington (AFP) Jan 25, 2024 A top US antitrust regulator on Thursday said it was probing investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic. ... more  
China announces fresh bailouts for ailing property sectorBeijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2024 China will offer more bailout loans for its struggling real-estate sector with the first funds expected to become available in the coming days, its housing ministry said Friday, in the latest move to help kickstart stuttering growth. ... more 
GITAI's S2 Robotic Arm Set for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch to ISS on January 29Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 25, 2024 GITAI USA Inc., a leader in space robotics, is gearing up for a significant advancement in space technology with its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system, known as S2. This novel roboti ... more |
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Asian equity rally fades despite Wall St records sparked by US dataHong Kong (AFP) Jan 26, 2024 The rally in Asian markets petered out Friday, with profit-takers eating into a three-day surge in Hong Kong as traders awaited more guidance on China's plans to support the country's battered economy. ... more 
China's Xi hails ties with France in face of global 'uncertainties'Beijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed ties with France on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties, calling for closer relations between Paris and Beijing in response to global tensions. ... more 
NASA Autonomous Flight Software Successfully Used in Air Taxi Stand-InsEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 In late October, two research helicopters from the manufacturer Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, made a dozen test flights over Long Island Sound, Connecticut taking care to avoid other aircraft ... more 
Innovative Methods for Cesium Decontamination in Post-Fukushima EraSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 25, 2024 The catastrophic events of March 11, 2011, at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant marked a turning point in the understanding and management of nuclear disasters. Triggered by a devastating ea ... more |
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