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  Wright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In October, the NASA team revisited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to collaborate with Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, engineers, to further evaluate the latest version of astronaut crew seats and flight suits intended for the Orion spacecraft. Testing was conducted with U.S. Air Force volunteers, who met various height and weight requirements. The testing progressed into November, incorporating human subjects in seat evaluations. After concluding the NASA program in April, which centered ... read more |
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First Ariane 6 flight model ships to Europe's SpaceportParis (ESA) Feb 13, 2024 The stages that make up the central core of Europe's new rocket, Ariane 6, have left mainland Europe and are heading towards Europe's spaceport in French Guiana. Shipping across the Atlantic, the ma ... more  
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 
Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weatherTokyo (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. ... 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 |
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  Understanding Astronauts' Microbiomes: A Key to Successful Deep Space Missions 
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 |
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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 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  
North Korea fires several cruise missiles off east coastSeoul (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul's military said, part of a string of weapons tests this year that have accompanied increasingly aggressive rhetoric from leader Kim Jong Un. ... more |
 Iran fires first ship-based long-range ballistic missiles 
Houthi missile strikes Iran-bound cargo ship in Red Sea but crew escape injuryWashington DC (UPI) Feb 13, 2024 Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired two missiles at an Iran-bound Greek bulk grain carrier in the Red Sea, slightly damaging the vessel but causing no injuries, the U.S. military said Tuesday. ... more |
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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 
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 
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  
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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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  
Nine trapped in Turkish gold mine landslideIstanbul (AFP) Feb 13, 2024 Hundreds of Turkish rescuers on Tuesday searched through a cyanide-laced field for nine gold mine workers who were swallowed by a massive landslide that rolled over their open pit. ... more 
'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 |
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 
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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 
AFWERX Launches New Prime ProgramWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, announced the Innovative Capabilities Opening, or ICO, of Autonomy Prime Jan ... more  
Most of Asia tracks Wall St down as US data dents rate cut hopesHong Kong (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 Most Asian equities sank Wednesday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street, as a forecast-topping US inflation report dealt a hefty blow to hopes for an early interest rate cut. ... more |
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