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  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities accessing space continue to grow and diversify. This dynamic landscape creates both competition and potential for scientific collaboration, as well as the challenges and opportunities of progress. In the past decade, humanity has seen the birth and expansion of a commercial space sector with new, private players, addressing technological challenges - from space launch to communication and satellite imagery of Earth. ... read more |
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GPS war: Israel's battle to keep drones flying and enemies baffledTel Aviv (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Omer Sharar had just received the first delivery of his new GPS anti-jamming technology when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. ... more  
Chang'e 6 and new rockets highlight China's packed 2024 space agendaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 China has announced plans to undertake around 100 space launch missions within the year, setting a new precedent for its national space industry's activity levels. This ambitious agenda, disclosed b ... more  
NASA's X-59 Aircraft Aims for Supersonic Speed with Minimal Noise ImpactLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking X-59 experimental aircraft, designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing a significantly quieter sonic boom, is inching closer to its ambitious goal, thanks t ... more 
Long March 5 deploys Communication Technology Demonstrator 11 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Ae ... more |
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 Millennium Space Systems Partners with Voyager for Next-Gen uSTAR-250 Star Trackers  
Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024Sydney, 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 |
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Rocket Lab Schedules Launch Date for 45th Electron Mission to Deploy Earth-Imaging Satellite for SynspectiveLos 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 
STORIES of Space teams with Maritime Launch Services for a Nova Scotia launchLos 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 
SpaceX launches Indonesian satellite into orbitLos 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 
ESA and PLD Space join forces to enhance small satellite launch flexibilityParis (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 |
  Scholz defends refusal to send long-range missiles to Ukraine  
Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground InfrastructureLuxembourg (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite ... more |
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China plans record 100 space launches in 2024, including lunar and station missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Underscoring China's escalating ambitions in outer space, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the state-owned backbone of the nation's space endeavors, has unveiled plans to exec ... more 
Stratolaunch conducts second captive carry flight of Hypersonic Vehicle TA-1Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Stratolaunch, a pioneer in aerospace technologies, has announced the successful completion of its second captive carry flight involving the Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. This latest flight ... more 
Multi-orbit SATCOM solution by Hughes selected for AFRL's DEUCSI initiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) affiliate, has secured a pivotal contract from SES Space and Defense, a subsidiary of SES, to deliver a sophisticated, so ... more 
NORAD fighters intercept high-altitude balloon over USWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024 A small balloon floating at a high altitude over the US state of Utah was intercepted by fighter aircraft on Friday but deemed to pose no national security or flight risk, a US-Canada military agency said, according to US media. ... more |
Hungary strikes fighter jet deal with Sweden ahead of NATO voteBudapest (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Hungary deepened military cooperation with Sweden on Friday, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announcing the acquisition of four Swedish-made fighter jets ahead of a vote on Stockholm's NATO bid. ... more  
US downs three Huthi drones, strikes anti-ship missilesWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024 American forces shot down three attack drones near commercial ships in the Red Sea Friday and destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles positioned on land, the US military said. ... more  
As Italy prepares security deal with Ukraine, White House announces PM's visit in MarchWashington Dc Feb 23, 2024 As the White House Friday announced a March 1 visit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Italian government said a security agreement with Ukraine will be finalized in the next few days. ... more 
France complains of Russian 'threats' to militaryParis (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 |
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Kyiv says Russia used N. Korean missiles in deadly attacks on UkraineKyiv, 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 
'Everything is getting worse:' fatigue marks Ukraine war anniversaryKostyantynivka, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Nearly every day since her school in east Ukraine was reduced to rubble by two Russian missiles last month, Lyudmila Polovko has walked its grounds to dream of a time when children could return. ... more  
Japan to spend extra $660 mn in quake reliefTokyo (AFP) Feb 25, 2024 Japan will spend an additional $660 million rebuilding areas ravaged by a devastating New Year's Day earthquake, its prime minister said, taking the total amount of quake relief to $1.7 billion. ... more 
Five drown in migrant boat sinking off MaltaValletta (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Five migrants drowned on Friday and eight were hospitalised after the boat they were in capsized during a rescue operation by armed forces from Malta off the Mediterranean island. ... more |
Hundred-car collision on icy China road causes nine injuriesBeijing (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 A pile-up of around 100 cars on an icy expressway in eastern China left nine people injured Friday, state media reported, with images of the accident showing scenes of chaos. ... more  
Microsoft partners with French AI trailblazerParis (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 Microsoft said Monday it had partnered with French startup Mistral AI, as the software giant seeks to tighten its grip on the emerging technology. ... more 
United Aircraft Launches Innovative Tiltrotor UAV Concept at Singapore AirshowSingapore (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 
GITAI launches autonomous robotic arms for ISS external operationsLos 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 |
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Xwing's autonomous aircraft aprpoved for cargo missions in CaliforniaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Xwing, a frontrunner in aviation autonomy technology, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing military approval for its autonomous aircraft to conduct cargo missions across California. ... more 
From silicon switches to diamond heat conductors engineers have a fixLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 18, 2024 In a significant stride towards redefining the aerospace and defense industry, RTX engineers have unveiled groundbreaking technologies that promise to enhance the safety and efficiency of electric a ... more  
Asian markets muted as traders await fresh data for rate cluesHong Kong (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Asian markets were mostly muted Tuesday after record-setting gains last week, with traders eyeing the release of US economic data this week that could offer a better sense of when the Federal Reserve may start cutting rates. ... more 
US expects to discuss Chinese overcapacity with G20Washington (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to raise the issue of Chinese industrial overcapacity with G20 partners next week, a senior Treasury official said ahead of a high-level gathering in Brazil. ... more |
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