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  Tokyo (AFP) Feb 13, 2024 Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of its next-generation rocket planned for this week due to expected bad weather, after two previous attempts ended in failure. The H3 rocket had been scheduled to lift off on Thursday from the southern island of Tanegashima. Billed as a flexible and cost-effective new flagship, it was to carry two small satellites during the mission, intended to prove it can get into orbit. "As the weather that day is expected to worsen, we decided to post ... read more |
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NASA Solar Sail Technology Passes Crucial Deployment TestLongmont CO (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits hu ... more 
LeoLabs secures $29M to expand space safety using AI-based solutionsMenlo Park CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 LeoLabs, a pioneering company recognized for compiling the most extensive commercial catalog of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), has recently announced a significant financial milestone, securing a ... more 
Collins Aerospace Advances Next-Gen Spacesuit for ISS in Milestone TestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 Collins Aerospace, a strategic subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of a next-generation spacesuit designed for the International S ... more 
Starlab Space unveils leadership team to propel space exploration venturesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 Starlab Space LLC, the ambitious transatlantic joint venture formed between aerospace giants Voyager Space and Airbus, has officially announced its leadership lineup, introducing a cadre of accompli ... more |
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Galileo, now fit for aviationParis (ESA) Feb 12, 2024 Galileo, already the world's most precise satellite navigation system, now meets international standards to guide civil aviation from take-off to landing, complementing Europe's EGNOS for the most c ... more |
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Understanding Astronauts' Microbiomes: A Key to Successful Deep Space MissionsVienna. Austria (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 Space exploration is a venture filled with complexities and risks, necessitating meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the myriad challenges that come with living in space. At the foref ... more 
SpaceX Expands Global Internet Coverage with 22 New Starlink SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 SpaceX has once again expanded its Starlink satellite constellation, launching 22 more satellites into orbit from the West Coast. This recent deployment underscores SpaceX's continued efforts to enh ... more 
Space Beach Law Lab: Shaping the Future of Space Law at Queen Mary ConferenceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 In a world where the final frontier is becoming as much a domain of lawyers and legislators as it is of astronauts and engineers, the inaugural Space Beach Law Lab conference is poised to mark a sig ... 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 |
 New Satellite Launch Marks a Milestone in China's Commercial Space Sector  
US Air Force to test Pratt and Whitney's Next-Gen Adaptive Propulsion PrototypeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 Pratt and Whitney, a key division of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) system, in collaboration with ... more |
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Collins Aerospace delivers ATNAVICS to enhance US Air Force OperationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a significant advancement for air traffic management within the military sector, Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has recently completed the delivery of cutting-edge vehicle ... more  
Huthis strike cargo ship headed to Iran: US militaryWashington (AFP) Feb 13, 2024 The US military said Monday that Iran-backed Huthi rebels had launched missiles at a cargo vessel off Yemen's south coast, with the ship reporting only minor damage and continuing to its intended port - in Iran. ... more 
North Korea tests new guided rocket launcher system in latest threat to SeoulWashington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2024 North Korea tested a new "controllable shell and ballistic control system" for multiple rocket launchers, state media reported Monday, as the isolated state keeps up a flurry of weapons launches on a tense Korean Peninsula. ... more 
Rwanda army using SAM missiles in east DR Congo: UN reportGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Feb 12, 2024 The Rwandan army supporting M23 rebels in an escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo is using sophisticated weapons such as surface-to-air missiles, according to a UN document seen by AFP on Monday. ... more |
Possible war crimes cited as Netherlands' supply of F-35 parts to Israel ruled illegalWashington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2024 A Dutch appellate court ruled Monday it is illegal for the Netherlands to distribute American-made combat aircraft parts to Israel due to a "clear risk" of humanitarian law violations. ... more 
With Argentina's help, U.S. seizes Boeing 747 used by Iran's militaryWashington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2024 The Justice Department said on Monday it has taken custody of a Boeing 747 cargo plane used by Mahan Air to transport supplies and fighters for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp-Qods Force. ... more  
LIDS: The Army's Answer to Evolving Unmanned Aircraft ThreatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, the U.S. Army has fortified its defensive capabilities against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, with the integration of the Low ... more  
Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza warTel Aviv (AFP) Feb 10, 2024 Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare. ... more |
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'Better than a real man': young Chinese women turn to AI boyfriendsBeijing (AFP) Feb 13, 2024 Twenty-five-year-old Chinese office worker Tufei says her boyfriend has everything she could ask for in a romantic partner: he's kind, empathetic, and sometimes they talk for hours. ... more  
Argentina relaxes use of firearms by policeBuenos Aires (AFP) Feb 9, 2024 Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Friday relaxed the rules around the use of firearms by security forces, allowing them to shoot someone to prevent a serious crime, or in self-defense. ... more 
Beyond The Off Button: The Uncontrollable Nature of AI ExploredLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a comprehensive review that casts a shadow on the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy, a leading AI Safety expert, has raised significant concerns about humanity' ... more 
Paleobionics Fuels Innovation in Soft Robotic DesignLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In the evolving field of soft robotics, researchers continually seek inspiration from a myriad of sources to push the boundaries of what these flexible machines can do. From medical devices to compl ... more |
 
Asian markets mixed as traders return, eyes on US dataHong Kong (AFP) Feb 13, 2024 Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after another record high on Wall Street, with attention on key US inflation data due later in the day, while bitcoin broke $50,000 for the first time in more than two years. ... more  
Scientists in UK set fusion recordLondon (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final experiment using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines. ... more 
One person can supervise 'swarm' of 100 unmanned autonomous vehicles, OSU research showsCorvallis OR (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a "swarm" of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue ... more 
NASA to Demonstrate Autonomous Navigation System on MoonHuntsville AL (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 RWhen the second CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) delivery is launched to the Moon in mid-February, its NASA payloads will include an experiment that could change how human explorers, rovers ... more |
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MSU making voice-activated artificial intelligence more accessibleEast Lansing MI (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 As artificial intelligence technology advances, one area lags behind: voice-activated AI. For the more than 80 million people who stutter, voice AI technologies, which are increasingly being used in ... more 
Darting around with a tiny brainGroningen, Netherlands (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 With a brain the size of a pinhead, insects perform fantastic navigational feats. They avoid obstacles and move through small openings. How do they do this, with their limited brain power? Understan ... more 
DARPA's REMA Program Revolutionizes Commercial Drone Autonomy for Military UseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is at the forefront of enhancing commercial drone technology with its latest initiative, the Rapid Experimental Missionized Autonomy (REMA) prog ... more 
Europe Invests in Thermal Energy Storage InnovationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 An ambitious international research endeavor, spearheaded by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), is set to revolutionize seasonal thermal energy storage technologies. Titled "INTERS ... more |
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