Space Business News
February 06, 2024
GPS NEWS
Korea's satnav system certified by national authorities and enters operational service



Paris, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), a pivotal development in satellite navigation technology, has officially commenced operations following certification by Korean authorities. This marks a significant achievement in the collaborative effort between Thales Alenia Space, acting as the prime contractor, and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) under the aegis of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT). KASS, leveraging the MEASAT-3d geostationary satel ... read more

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Space Force initiates MUOS Service Life Extension with Lockheed Martin design contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing global military communications by contracting Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the early design of two addi ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's Smart Dragon 3 launches satellites from South China Sea
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
China's growing prowess in the arena of space exploration and satellite deployment was once again on display as the nation successfully launched the Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Xichang Space Launch Site Celebrates 200th Mission with Geely-02 Satellite Deployment
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in the southwestern province of Sichuan, marked a significant milestone on Saturday by successfully completing its 200th launch mission. This achieve ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Britain's space capabilities boosted by Pulsar Fusion's latest engine test
London, 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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ROCKET SCIENCE
Shake, rattle and launch: Dream Chaser spaceplane passes vibration test
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. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Cygnus spacecraft arrives at space station with 8,200 pounds of cargo
Washington 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
SPACE MEDICINE
Charite Launches International Master's Program in Space Medicine
Berlin, 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 TRAVEL
Space Perspective secures investment for carbon-neutral space tourism
Los 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

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AEROSPACE


NASA Releases STEM Toolkit for Advanced Air Mobility

MISSILE DEFENSE
THAAD Localization Efforts Align with Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) has announced the award of two critical subcontracts to Saudi Arabian industry partners, marking a significant step in the production localization of componen ... more
GPS NEWS
APG Launches NaviGuard: A New GPS Anomaly Detection App Enhancing Aviation Safety
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
In response to increasing concerns over GPS spoofing and jamming threats in aviation, APG has unveiled NaviGuard, a novel application aimed at bolstering the safety of commercial and business flight ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US strikes five missiles in Yemen: military
Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
American forces carried out air strikes against five missiles in Yemen on Sunday - one designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships, the US military said. ... more
ROBO SPACE
GMV Spearheads AVIS Project for Enhancing Autonomous Vessel Navigation in Europe
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
The onset of a new era in European inland waterway transportation was marked by the commencement of the AVIS project on January 30, under the leadership of GMV, a renowned multinational technology c ... more
MISSILE NEWS
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (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
MILTECH


Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer team

MILTECH
Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. Army
Huntsville 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
GPS NEWS
BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipment
Los 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
MISSILE NEWS
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (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
UAV NEWS
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
Washington (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
UAV NEWS
US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vessel
Washington (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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Two French aid workers killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 2, 2024
Two French citizens volunteering aid to Ukraine were killed Thursday in a Russian drone attack on the city of Beryslav, according to Kherson region military administration head Oleksandr Prokudin. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Syria's 'miracle' quake baby and other orphans mark first year without families
Jindayris, Syria (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
A year ago, Afraa al-Sawadi was pulled from the rubble of her family home still attached to her dead mother by the umbilical cord, after a devastating earthquake hit northwest Syria. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Quake trauma haunts children in Turkey's container city
Kahramanmaras, Turkey (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Cansu Gol lost her baby in the rubble of Turkey's massive earthquake a year ago. Now she spends her time trying to heal the mental scars of her two surviving children. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Syria culture ministry slams US strikes near historic site
Damascus (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Syria's culture ministry on Saturday condemned overnight US strikes that local media said damaged a historic site in Deir Ezzor province in the country's east. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
US praises China action on fentanyl but sees political risks
Washington (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
The United States has seen important action by China on curbing fentanyl, a senior official said Friday after talks in Beijing, but he acknowledged the risk that friction between the two powers could "blow up" progress. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Embattled Gaza aid group has been helping Palestinian refugees since 1949
Washington 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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
European Council agrees to $54 billion Ukraine aid package
Washington 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
ENERGY TECH
Scientists create effective 'spark plug' for direct-drive inertial confinement fusion experiments
Rochester NY (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Scientists from the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) led experiments to demonstrate an effective "spark plug" for direct-drive methods of inertial confinement fusion ( ... more
China hands former top bank boss suspended death sentence for bribery
Beijing (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
The former head of a large state-backed Chinese bank was given a suspended death sentence for bribery on Monday, state media reported, the latest ruling in a crackdown on corruption in the finance sector.

Markets mixed after Wall St losses, Shanghai and Hong Kong rally
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 6, 2024
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a drop on Wall Street, though Shanghai and Hong Kong were lifted by a pledge by authorities to boost investment in a range of stocks as they look to staunch a long-running rout.

New York bins subway surveillance robot
New York (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
The New York City subway has pulled its controversial security robot out of service after little more than five months patrolling the busy Times Square station.

AI reads ancient scroll buried by Vesuvius eruption
Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Three researchers on Monday won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

AFWERX and Xwing Showcase Autonomous Flight Capabilities with Cessna 208B
Sacramento 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

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.

Pre-Industrial travel routes and times uncovered through innovative digital project
Los 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

Revolutionizing military aircraft maintenance: Northrop Grumman's new digital solution
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman in collaboration with AT&T and secure communications specialists SEMPRE (Secure EMP-Resilient Edge), has successfully demonstrated a revolutionary approach to flightline maintenance

NASA Autonomous Flight Software Successfully Used in Air Taxi Stand-Ins
Edwards 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

BIT advances microbiological research on Chinese Space Station
Sydney, 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

Innovative control of fusion plasma achieved through digital twin technology
Tokyo, 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

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.

US vows decisive response to deadly drone attack in Jordan
Washington (AFP) Jan 29, 2024
The White House vowed Monday to respond decisively to an attack in Jordan it blames on Iran-backed militants, in which a drone slammed into a military base and killed three Americans while troops were in their beds.

NKorea's Kim oversaw test of cruise missiles launched from submarine: state media
Seoul (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.

Rwanda signs lithium deal with Rio Tinto
Kigali (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.

Musk says Neuralink installs brain implant in first patient
San 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.

Hong Kong court orders liquidation of China's Evergrande
Hong 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.

Innovative study reveals lithium-ion batteries' potential for hydrogen production
Nagoya, 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

Tech layoffs for AI, but Wall Street ready for stellar earnings
San 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.

Innovative use of femtosecond lasers converts glass into semiconductor
Lausanne, 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

Virgin Galactic Marks 11th Spaceflight with Full Passenger Manifest
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' fligh

Ancient Antioch turns into container city year after quake
Antakya, 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.

MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland Spaceport
Los 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

Greek PM hails US approval of F-35 fighter jet sale
Athens (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.

Washington approves sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey
Washington (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.

First Boeing 737 MAX delivered to China since 2019 lands in Guangzhou
Beijing (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.

Shenzhou 18 and 19 crews undertake intensive training for next missions
Sydney, 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

Global turbulence the 'new normal': EU's von der Leyen
Berlin (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.

Asian equity rally fades despite Wall St records sparked by US data
Hong 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.

ESA Astronaut Commands Robots in Space-to-Earth Avatar Experiment
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 t

Libya needs $1.8 bn to rebuild flood-devastated areas: report
Tripoli (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.

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