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  Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 30, 2024 PLD Space has been named the sole contractor in the second phase of a project aimed at developing a Spanish launcher for small satellites. This endeavor, part of the Aerospace Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE), carries a significant tender value of 40.5 million euros. The awarding of this contract to PLD Space follows a comprehensive evaluation by the Contracting Committee, comprising independent experts from the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation ... read more |
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General Atomics to Showcase Optical Communication Terminals in Space with SDA ContractSan Diego CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024 General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optic ... more  
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  
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  
Virgin Galactic Marks 11th Spaceflight with Full Passenger ManifestLos 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' fligh ... more |
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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 |
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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  
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 
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  
N. Korea fires 'several' cruise missiles: Seoul militarySeoul (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the waters off its west coast on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a string of weapons tests carried out by Pyongyang this year. ... more |
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 US vows decisive response to deadly drone attack in Jordan 
NKorea's Kim oversaw test of cruise missiles launched from submarine: state mediaSeoul (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has hailed the test launch of a new strategic cruise missile from a submarine as a key moment in building the nation's naval power, state media said Monday. ... more |
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North Korea tested new submarine-launched cruise missile Washington DC (UPI) Jan 29, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new submarine-launched cruise missiles and reviewed a project to build a nuclear submarine, state-run media reported Monday. ... more  
Greek PM hails US approval of F-35 fighter jet saleAthens (AFP) Jan 27, 2024 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday welcomed a US decision to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Athens. ... more 
Washington approves sale of F-16 warplanes to TurkeyWashington (AFP) Jan 27, 2024 Ending months of negotiations, the US government on Friday approved a $23 billion deal to sell F-16 warplanes to Turkey, after Ankara ratified Sweden's NATO membership, the State Department said. ... more 
NorthStar's situational awareness satellite constellation set for first launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has recently announced an exciting new mission. The company is set to launch four sate ... more |
  Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellites 
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 |
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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 
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
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  
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 |
 
Ancient Antioch turns into container city year after quakeAntakya, Turkey (AFP) Jan 28, 2024 Mevlude Aydin cannot bring herself to visit the graves of her daughter and husband or the dozen other relatives she lost in Turkey's catastrophic earthquake one year ago. ... more 
Global turbulence the 'new normal': EU's von der LeyenBerlin (AFP) Jan 26, 2024 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned on Friday that global disruptions and volatility are the "new normal", with more geo-economic tensions on the horizon. ... 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  
Musk says Neuralink installs brain implant in first patientSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 Elon Musk on Tuesday said his Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its first human patient with "promising" initial results. ... more |
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Bipartisan bill addressing lithium-ion battery fires awaits congressional actionWashington DC (UPI) Jan 29, 2024 With electric bikes growing in popularity, poorly manufactured lithium-ion batteries and electronics have led to a spate of fires. New congressional legislation aims to fix the problem. ... more 
Tech layoffs for AI, but Wall Street ready for stellar earningsSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 Tech layoffs have piled up since the start of the year, but analysts say that it could be a new normal for Silicon Valley in a big pivot to artificial intelligence. ... more 
Rwanda signs lithium deal with Rio TintoKigali (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 Rwanda has signed an agreement with Australian mining giant Rio Tinto for the exploration and mining of lithium in the East African nation, the two parties said Monday. ... more  
Hong Kong court orders liquidation of China's EvergrandeHong Kong (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of China's property giant Evergrande, but the firm said it would continue to operate in a case that has become a symbol of the nation's deepening economic woes. ... more |
Oil rises on fresh Middle East fears, equities advanceHong Kong (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 Oil rose Monday on fresh Middle East fears as President Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after blaming Iran-backed rebels for a deadly attack on US troops, while equities were boosted by China's latest move to support its troubled markets. ... 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 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 
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 |
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First Boeing 737 MAX delivered to China since 2019 lands in GuangzhouBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2024 The first Boeing 737 MAX delivered to China since 2019 landed Saturday at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, according to tracking website Flightradar24. ... more
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 
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
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 |
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