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  Washington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2024 NASA launched its new Earth-observing satellite into space early Thursday following several days of weather-related delays. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud and ocean Ecosystem orbital will provide NASA scientists with data that they will use to better understand the Earth's oceans and atmosphere, and was launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 1:33 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch was originally scheduled for Tu ... read more |
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Northrop Grumman to Revolutionize Space Missions with Next-Gen CryocoolersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 Northrop Grumman, a stalwart in aerospace and defense technology, is taking a significant step forward with its latest innovation in cryocooler technology. Cryocoolers, essentially specialized refri ... more 
New Satellite Launch Marks a Milestone in China's Commercial Space SectorSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 The recent launch of the "Xunming Hometown I" satellite in Yangjiang, Guangdong province, signifies a notable advancement in China's commercial space sector. This low-earth orbit satellite, having s ... more 
Dream Chaser Spaceplane Undergoes Extreme Testing at NASA's Armstrong FacilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 At NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane, paired with its Shooting Star cargo module, has captivated media and space industry professionals al ... more  
Space Pioneer and LandSpace Lead China's Private Sector to New Heights in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 In the dynamic arena of global space exploration and satellite technology, China's private space sector marked a pivotal year of achievements and breakthroughs, firmly establishing itself as a formi ... more |
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 Britain's space capabilities boosted by Pulsar Fusion's latest engine test 
Shake, rattle and launch: Dream Chaser spaceplane passes vibration testSandusky, 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 |
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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 
Ukraine calls for 'urgent' military help after fresh Russian strikesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 7, 2024 Ukraine urged the West on Wednesday to speed up and increase deliveries of artillery shells after a new Russian missile attack on Kyiv and other regions killed four in the capital and wounded more than 40. ... more  
Iraq condemns U.S. drone strike as 'clear aggression,' violation of sovereigntyWashington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2024 Iraq on Thursday harshly chastised the United States for a retaliatory drone strike that killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia within its borders, calling it "a clear aggression and violation of Iraqi sovereignty" that is "dragging the region into dangerous repercussions." ... more |
 Ukraine urges EU to speed up artillery shell supplies 
The US 'can and will' deliver more Ukraine aid: top advisorBrussels (AFP) Feb 7, 2024 The United States "can and will" deliver further military aid to Ukraine, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan vowed Wednesday as NATO's chief stressed such support was "vital". ... more |
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Curtiss-Wright Unveils New Rugged SFF Mission Computer for Harsh EnvironmentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions Division recently announced the launch of the Parvus DuraCOR 8044 Modular Mission Computer Workstation, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the demanding r ... more  
Search continues for 5 Marines after missing military helicopter foundWashington DC (UPI) Feb 7, 2024 Rescuers found a military helicopter that had been missing since before dawn on Wednesday and the search is on for the five-member crew. ... more  
Russia has launched North Korean missiles at least 9 times in Ukraine: U.S. diplomatWashington DC (UPI) Feb 7, 2024 Russia has attacked Ukraine at least nine times with ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, a U.S. diplomat said, highlighting concerns over the growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. ... more 
US strikes five missiles in Yemen: militaryWashington (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 |
 
Landslide at Philippine gold-mining village kills sevenManila (AFP) Feb 7, 2024 At least seven people were killed and 31 injured when a rain-induced landslide hit a gold-mining village in a mountainous region of the southern Philippines, officials said Wednesday. ... more 
UN, rights groups urge more Syria aid a year after deadly quakeBeirut (AFP) Feb 6, 2024 The United Nations and rights groups called for increased aid for Syria on Tuesday, one year after a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and the war-torn country, battering its impoverished population. ... more  
Chinese consumer prices suffer quickest drop in 14 yearsBeijing (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, piling pressure on the government for more aggressive moves to revive the country's battered economy. ... more  
APG Launches NaviGuard: A New GPS Anomaly Detection App Enhancing Aviation SafetyLos 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 |
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UK supermarket Sainsbury's targets savings in tech driveLondon (AFP) Feb 7, 2024 British supermarket group Sainsbury's on Wednesday said it planned cost savings of GBP1 billion ($1.3 billion) thanks to technology and automation, as it seeks to close the gap on UK sector leader Tesco. ... more 
Fukushima operator reports leak, says no contamination detectedTokyo (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 An estimated 5,500 litres of radioactive water leaked from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant but no sign of contamination has been detected outside the facility, its operator said Thursday. ... more 
China removes top financial regulator chief: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Feb 7, 2024 China has removed the head of its top financial regulator, state media reported Wednesday, after markets in the world's second-largest economy have been among the worst-performing globally in recent months. ... more 
Most markets rise after Wall St record, Shanghai extends rallyHong Kong (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Stocks mostly rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US economy and Chinese moves to boost the country's markets playing up against fading hopes for an early Federal Reserve interest rate cut. ... more |
Meta wants industry-wide labels for AI-made images
San Francisco (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Meta on Tuesday said it is working with other tech firms on standards that will let it better detect and label artificial intelligence-generated images shared with its billions of users. Asian markets track Wall St higher as Shanghai extends rally 
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 7, 2024Shanghai stocks extended their rally Wednesday on hopes for more Chinese measures in support of battered markets, while traders in most other markets tracked Wall Street advances fuelled by strong earnings. Ex-staff accuse SpaceX of sexual harassment, discrimination 
San Francisco (AFP) Feb 7, 2024Former employees at Elon Musk's SpaceX have expanded their legal case against the rocket-making company that they accuse of discrimination and sexual harassment. The highs and lows of recent China-Australia relations 
Beijing (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Australia's fury at China over the suspended death sentence handed to Chinese-Australian dissident writer Yang Jun is the latest incident to rock their precarious relationship, which had appeared to be stabilising. US raises overcapacity concerns in economic talks with China 
Washington (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Key economic officials from the United States and China concluded a two-day meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, exchanging views on their domestic outlooks and speaking about worries such as overcapacity. Markets mixed after Wall St losses, Shanghai and Hong Kong rally
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Asian 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. BIT advances microbiological research on Chinese Space Station 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024The 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, 2024In 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, 2024North 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, 2024The 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, 2024North 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, 2024Rwanda 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, 2024Elon 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, 2024A 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, 2024In 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, 2024Tech 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, 2024In 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, 2024Virgin 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, 2024Mevlude 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, 2024The 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, 2024Greek 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, 2024Ending 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, 2024The 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, 2024Crew 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, 2024European 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, 2024The 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, 2024In 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, 2024The 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. THAAD Localization Efforts Align with Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Lockheed 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 Scientists create effective 'spark plug' for direct-drive inertial confinement fusion experiments 
Rochester NY (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Scientists 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 ( Korea's satnav system certified by national authorities and enters operational service 
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2024The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), a pivotal development in satellite navigation technology, has officially commenced operations following certification by Korean authorities. This mark |
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