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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a pioneer in the field of commercial space travel, has completed its first spaceflight of 2024, marking its 11th mission overall. The 'Galactic 06' flight is notable for being the first to carry a full complement of private astronauts on board the VSS Unity. Michael Colglazier, the CEO of Virgin Galactic, expressed his pride and confidence in the company's progress. "Today the incredible team at Virgin Galactic supported another successful mission and d ... read more |
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MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland SpaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2024 The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and MITRE have recently inked an agreement aiming to synergize their efforts towards enhancing commercial space and high-speed flight operations at the Midl ... more  
Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2024 Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities. ... more  
BIT advances microbiological research on Chinese Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 The Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) reports its latest research project in now onboard the Chinese space station in the Mengtian experimental module. Launched aboard the Tianzhou-7 cargo space ... more  
ESA Astronaut Commands Robots in Space-to-Earth Avatar ExperimentBerlin, 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 t ... more |
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 Shenzhou 18 and 19 crews undertake intensive training for next missions 
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 |
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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 
Equatorial Launch Australia unveils advanced horizontal integration facilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are t ... more 
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 Supercomputer 
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 |
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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  
Ukraine demands international inquiry into Russian plane crashWashington DC (UPI) Jan 25, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an international investigation into the apparent downing of a Russian military aircraft believed to be bringing 65 captive Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner-of-war swap rendezvous in the Belgorod region on the Russia-Ukraine border. ... more  
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 |
 Germany, Britain in talks over cruise missile swap for Ukraine: report 
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 |
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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 PavlohradWashington DC (UPI) Jan 23, 2024 At least six people were killed and more than 60 were injured in a wave of Russian missile strikes early Tuesday against cities in eastern and central Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv. ... more  
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 |
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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 |
 
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 |
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Innovative control of fusion plasma achieved through digital twin technologyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 In a significant advancement for fusion energy, a collaboration of Japanese researchers has demonstrated predictive control of fusion plasma using a digital twin, marking a pivotal step in the devel ... more 
Innovative bipedal robot merging biology and robotics introduced by Tokyo scientistsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 In a significant development from Japan, scientists at the University of Tokyo have designed a two-legged robot that is powered by muscle tissues. This innovative creation marks a new chapter in the ... more 
Innovative use of femtosecond lasers converts glass into semiconductorLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 In a remarkable breakthrough in material science, researchers have developed a method to transform ordinary glass into a light-energy harvesting semiconductor. This novel discovery, stemming from a ... more 
Innovative study reveals lithium-ion batteries' potential for hydrogen productionNagoya, Japan (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 In a groundbreaking development for both the battery and sustainable energy industries, a team of researchers from Meijo University has unveiled a novel approach to hydrogen storage and production u ... more |
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