Space Business News
February 23, 2024
ENERGY TECH
In a doughnut in Japan, unlocking the power of the Sun



Naka, Japan (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
With its tangle of pipes and pumps leading to a metal pot the size of a five-storey building, Japan's JT-60SA machine looks to the untrained eye like a contraption from 1970s sci-fi. But inside it is a doughnut-shaped vessel where experiments done at millions of degrees could help unlock a carbon-free, inexhaustible and safe power source for the future: nuclear fusion. "Fusion energy, the power behind the Sun and the stars, has been a great prize for energy research for decades, ever since it wa ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Millennium Space Systems Partners with Voyager for Next-Gen uSTAR-250 Star Trackers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a significant development for satellite technology, Voyager Space (Voyager), a pioneering force in global space exploration, has been selected by Millennium Space Systems (Millennium), a Boeing C ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Space Perspective Unveils The Future Of Human Space Travel
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024
Space Perspective, a trailblazer in the burgeoning space tourism industry, has recently made headlines with its unveiling of the Spaceship Neptune, setting a new standard for human space travel. Thi ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), a leading spaceport operator and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership wit ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Schedules Launch Date for 45th Electron Mission to Deploy Earth-Imaging Satellite for Synspective
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the upcoming launch window for its 45th Electron mission, a dedicated effort aimed at deploying an Earth-imaging satellite for Synspective, a leadin ... more
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STORIES of Space teams with Maritime Launch Services for a Nova Scotia launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking collaboration, STORIES of Space, a visionary nonprofit dedicated to intertwining human narratives with the cosmos, has joined forces with Maritime Launch Services, the pioneering ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches Indonesian satellite into orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has successfully deployed the Merah Putih 2 satellite into orbit, marking a significant step forward in enhancing broadband Internet access across Indonesia. The event too ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ESA and PLD Space join forces to enhance small satellite launch flexibility
Paris (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
In a significant stride towards expanding Europe's capabilities in the burgeoning small satellite launch market, the European Space Agency (ESA) and PLD Space have inked a deal to co-fund the develo ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocket
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 17, 2024
Japan's space agency toasted a successful blast-off for its new flagship rocket on Saturday, making it third time lucky after years of delays and two previous failed attempts. ... more

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Second Private US Moon Probe launches on a Falcon 9 rocket

SPACE MEDICINE
Space surgery: Doctors on ground operate robot on ISS for first time
Washington (AFP) Feb 14, 2024
Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit - albeit on rubber bands. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Russia launches supply rocket to ISS
Moscow (AFP) Feb 15, 2024
Russia on Thursday launched a supply rocket to the International Space Station, one of the rare Russia-US projects kept alive since Russia's offensive against Ukraine. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Flawless Photonics to Test Groundbreaking In-Space Glass Fabrication on ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to revolutionize optical glass manufacturing, leveraging the unique conditions of space to overcome ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Kyiv says Russia used N. Korean missiles in deadly attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
The Ukrainian security service (SBU) said Thursday it had established that Russia had used North Korean missiles in several attacks that killed over 20 people. ... more
AEROSPACE
France complains of Russian 'threats' to military
Paris (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
France's air force pilots have been threatened with attack by Russian forces during patrol missions in international air space in a sign of rising tensions, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS


'Everything is getting worse:' fatigue marks Ukraine war anniversary

UAV NEWS
US, allied forces down six drones launched by Yemen's Huthis
Washington (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
American and allied forces shot down six drones launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels that were likely targeting warships in the area, the US military said Thursday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US conducts more strikes on Huthi missiles
Washington (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
American forces launched "self-defense strikes" Wednesday against Huthi missiles and launch positions in rebel-controlled Yemen that posed threats to commercial shipping and naval forces in the Red Sea, the US military said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US, European parts found in N.Korean missile in Ukraine: report
Washington (AFP) Feb 20, 2024
The remains of a North Korean ballistic missile recovered in Ukraine contained components with the marks of companies headquartered in the United States and Europe, a weapons tracking organization said Tuesday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
L3Harris Technologies Launches New Satellites to Enhance US Missile Defense
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense has marked a significant milestone in missile defense capabilities with the successful launch of five missile tracking satellites designed and constructed by L3Harris ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Pony Express 2 Mission Ready to Enhance Military Connectivity with Innovative Space Technologies
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company, has announced that its Pony Express 2 mission is ready for launch. This mission, originating fr ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Houthi rebels attack U.S. ships near Yemen
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2024
Houthi rebels have attacked at least two more U.S.-owned commercial shipping vessels near Yemen, resulting in both sustaining minor damage and heightening already high tensions in the Middle East. ... more
UAV NEWS
US drone downed off Yemen by apparent Huthi missile
Washington (AFP) Feb 20, 2024
An American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed off the coast of Yemen after apparently being struck by a missile fired by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more
UAV NEWS
French navy downs two drones over Red Sea
Paris (AFP) Feb 20, 2024
The French navy has shot down two drones over the Red Sea where Yemen's Huthi rebels have been attacking ships, the defence ministry in Paris said Tuesday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Canada to send hundreds of drones to Ukraine as 2nd anniversary of invasion nears
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2024
Canada is donating hundreds of drones to Ukraine as its struggle to defeat Russia's unprovoked invasion nears its second anniversary, Defense Minister Bill Blair announced Monday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US says launches five new strikes on Huthi weapons systems
Washington (AFP) Feb 19, 2024
US forces in the Red Sea have successfully conducted "five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks by land and sea from Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the American military said Sunday. ... more
AEROSPACE
Drones, F-16s: a guide to Ukraine military aid pledges
Paris (AFP) Feb 16, 2024
Ukraine's plea for more military aid to fight off Russia's invasion has cast a spotlight on its allies' commitments, with a major funding package currently blocked in the US Congress. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Long winter for Morocco quake survivors
Douzrou, Morocco (AFP) Feb 17, 2024
Long, cold months have passed since an earthquake levelled Abdallah Oubelaid's impoverished village in Morocco's High Atlas mountains. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Turkish gold mine stripped of licence after landslide
Ankara (AFP) Feb 17, 2024
The Turkish government on Saturday shut down a gold mine where nine workers are still missing after a landslide. ... more
AEROSPACE
No need for climate 'flight shame', Swedish govt says
Stockholm (AFP) Feb 21, 2024
Six years after the term climate "flight shame" was coined in Sweden, the country's government said Wednesday there was no need for it, unveiling investment to help its airline industry. ... more
AEROSPACE
Boeing says ready for competition with China-made plane
Singapore (AFP) Feb 21, 2024
Boeing said Wednesday it was preparing to compete with China's first domestically produced passenger plane, which was showcased for the first time to international buyers at Asia's biggest airshow. ... more
ROBO SPACE
New AI-video tool by maker of ChatGPT worries media creators
Paris (AFP) Feb 16, 2024
A new artificial intelligence tool that promises to create short videos from simple text commands has raised concerns along with questions from artists and media professionals. ... more
ROBO SPACE
GITAI launches autonomous robotic arms for ISS external operations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking move poised to redefine the dynamics of space station robotics, California's innovative startup, GITAI, has embarked on a mission to test its cutting-edge autonomous robotic arm ... more
UAV NEWS
United Aircraft Launches Innovative Tiltrotor UAV Concept at Singapore Airshow
Singapore (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
At the recent Singapore Airshow, United Aircraft, a China-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer, unveiled a groundbreaking tiltrotor UAV concept. This innovative design is poised to redefine ... more
TRADE WARS
Asian markets advance after record rallies
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 23, 2024
Asian shares climbed Friday following a day of record highs in Japanese, US and European markets after demand for AI-powering chips drove tech gains. ... more
TRADE WARS
Attacked ship catches fire in Gulf of Aden near Yemen
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 22, 2024
A ship was attacked and caught fire Thursday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen, according to a statement from the British Royal Navy's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. ... more
TRADE WARS
Huthi missile attack damages British-owned ship off Yemen
Dubai (AFP) Feb 22, 2024
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels fired two missiles at a British-owned cargo ship passing through the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, causing one minor injury and damage to the vessel. ... more
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