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  Sandusky, United States (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Sierra Space's shuttle-like Dream Chaser has been put through its paces at a powerful NASA vibration facility that mimics conditions during launch and atmospheric reentry, officials said Thursday ahead of its planned first flight to the ISS this year. The first spaceplane of a planned line, Tenacity, was completed at the company's factory in Louisville, Colorado in November and then shipped to NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. There, it was exposed to the Mechanical Vibratio ... read more |
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Cygnus spacecraft arrives at space station with 8,200 pounds of cargoWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 The International Space Station received more than 8,200 pounds of supplies and science experiments on Thursday after Northrup Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the orbiting laboratory. ... more  
Charite Launches International Master's Program in Space MedicineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Charite University Berlin, in collaboration with the University of Caen Normandy in France and Jozef Stefan International Postgraduate School in Slovenia, has announced the launch of an innovative m ... more 
Space Perspective secures investment for carbon-neutral space tourismLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In the burgeoning field of space tourism, a novel collaboration marks a significant milestone. The 100 Fundadores, a global community of diverse industry leaders known for their appreciation of luxu ... more 
NASA's latest experiments aboard ISS aim to boost life in spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 NASA's Biological and Physical Sciences Division is embarking on a new journey to enhance life beyond Earth with the launch of three pivotal experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). The ... more |
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  NASA Releases STEM Toolkit for Advanced Air Mobility 
Britain's space capabilities boosted by Pulsar Fusion's latest engine testLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 Pulsar Fusion has marked a significant achievement in the realm of space technology by successfully demonstrating a cutting-edge space engine, distinguished as the largest ever fired in Britain. Thi ... more |
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Starlab Partners with SpaceX to Launch Private Space Laboratory into OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 In a significant move for the future of private space exploration, Starlab Space, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, has inked a deal with SpaceX, a leader in space transport services ... more  
NanoAvionics Partners with LANL on Pioneering ESRA Space MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 Kongsberg NanoAvionics US, a leader in smallsat mission integration, has entered into a new partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), a premier U.S. science and technology institution, ... more 
Northrop Grumman marks 20th ISS resupply mission with Cygnus launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 Northrop Grumman has launched its 20th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), solidifying its role in ongoing space logistics and exploration. The mission, designated NG-20 ... more 
Innovating Space Nutrition: BioNutrients' 5-Year Space Journey Nears EndLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking bio-manufacturing experiment, BioNutrients, is nearing the completion of a five-year mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Since its launch in 2019, the experim ... more |
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 Sidus Space's 3D Hybrid satellite 'LizzieSat' ready for launch 
Rocket Lab starts busy year with successful booster recoveryMahia, New Zealand (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 Rocket Lab has started its 2024 mission roster with a landmark Electron launch. The mission, named 'Four Of A Kind,' was dedicated to deploying space situational awareness (SSA) satellites for Spire Global on behalf of NorthStar Earth & Space. ... more |
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SpaceX launches 20th Northrop Grumman ISS resupply mission Washington DC (UPI) Jan 30, 2024 NASA, Northrop Grumman and SpaceX launched the 20th Northrop Grumman resupply mission to the International Space Station Tuesday. ... more 
PLD Space secures contract for Spanish small satellite launcher developmentMadrid, 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 ... 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 
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 |
  Northrop Grumman Advances Homeland Defense with Early NGI Milestone  
AFWERX and Xwing Showcase Autonomous Flight Capabilities with Cessna 208BSacramento CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a significant leap for autonomous aviation, AFWERX Autonomy Prime, in collaboration with Xwing Inc., has successfully showcased an autonomous logistics mission that marks a pivotal moment in mili ... more |
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Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer teamLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Over a span of 10 days in November 2023, Eglin Air Force Base was the scene of a remarkable demonstration of the pivotal role that deployable scientists and engineers (S&Es) can play in enhancing th ... more 
Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. ArmyHuntsville AL (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of U.S. Army's air and missile defense capabilities by delivering the first production Integrated Bat ... more  
BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 BAE Systems (LON: BA), a leader in defense and aerospace technology, has reached a pivotal phase in its development of an advanced military Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a cutting-edg ... more 
China warns US tech curbs will 'come back to bite them'Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Beijing on Thursday warned the US that restrictions on its industries would "come back to bite them", after Washington added a number of Chinese firms to a list of companies linked to its military. ... more |
 
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spreeSeoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations". ... more 
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination rowWashington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil. ... more 
US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vesselWashington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 American forces shot down a drone off Yemen on Thursday and later destroyed an explosives-laden uncrewed surface vessel that threatened ships in the Red Sea, the US military said. ... more 
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korean coast, pilot safely ejectsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 A U.S. F-16 fighter jet stationed in South Korea crashed in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force said, with the pilot ejecting safely. ... more |
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US strikes 10 Huthi drones, downs unmanned Iranian aircraftWashington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 American forces carried out strikes in Yemen against 10 attack drones and a ground control station belonging to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said Wednesday. ... more 
Starlab signs deal with SpaceX to lift private space laboratory into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Starlab Space, which is creating a commercial space laboratory that hopes to replace the International Space Station, signed a deal with SpaceX on Wednesday to put it into low-Earth orbit. ... more  
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 
Ukraine says Russia attack with 20 drones, missiles overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Kyiv said Wednesday that Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 20 drones and three missiles overnight, and that air defence systems downed more than one dozen of the unmanned aerial vehicles. ... 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 
Pre-Industrial travel routes and times uncovered through innovative digital projectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a pioneering endeavor to illuminate the intricate web of early modern global travel, Rachel Midura, an assistant professor of digital history at Virginia Tech, has embarked on a groundbreaking re ... more  
Embattled Gaza aid group has been helping Palestinian refugees since 1949Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 The United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is embroiled in controversy after Israel reported a dozen of the agency's employees directly participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. ... more 
European Council agrees to $54 billion Ukraine aid packageWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 The European Council agreed Thursday to move forward with a $54 billion four-year European Union aid package for Ukraine. ... more |
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U.N. head calls UNRWA 'backbone' of Gaza aid, appeals for continued fundingWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees "the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza" as he appealed for continued funding for the program in the wake of allegations that a dozen of its employees were involved in Hamas' October attack on Israel. ... 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 
China, US resume fentanyl talks in BeijingBeijing (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 China and the United States on Tuesday resumed talks on curbing the production of ingredients to make fentanyl, as the two powers seek to rebuild frayed channels of communication on hot-button issues. ... 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 |
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