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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 HyImpulse, a Germa-based rocket developer, is finalizing preparations for the maiden flight of its SR75 rocket, slated for late April to early May 2024 from the Koonibba Test Range in southern Australia. This launch will showcase a novel propulsion system that may redefine how rockets are transported and launched globally. The SR75, a single-stage rocket, embodies a leap in propulsion technology, employing a hybrid system that utilizes paraffin wax and liquid oxygen. This forthcoming launch from t ... read more |
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Modi says India's first astronauts will inspire nationNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday toasted the four astronauts preparing for the nation's first crewed orbital mission, saying the latest advance in spacefaring would inspire the next generation. ... more  
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 
Under pressure - space exploration in our timeZurich, 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 s ... more  
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 |
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 Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for maiden launch 
Space Perspective Unveils The Future Of Human Space TravelLos 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 |
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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  
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  
Scholz defends refusal to send long-range missiles to UkraineBerlin (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday said that Germany could not copy British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment. ... more 
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-1 
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 |
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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 
No need for climate 'flight shame', Swedish govt saysStockholm (AFP) Feb 27, 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 |
 
Munich Re beats profit forecast despite Turkey quakeFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 German reinsurance giant Munich Re said Tuesday its 2023 profit topped expectations despite costly claims for the earthquake in Turkey. ... more 
US Supreme Court to hear 'bump stocks' gun caseWashington (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 The US Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments on the legality of "bump stocks," simple devices that can allow automatic fire from otherwise semi-automatic guns. ... 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 |
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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  
New AI model could streamline operations in a robotic warehouseBoston MA (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 Hundreds of robots zip back and forth across the floor of a colossal robotic warehouse, grabbing items and delivering them to human workers for packing and shipping. Such warehouses are increasingly ... more  
UK 'net zero' economy bucks recession: studyLondon (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Britain's green economy grew in 2023 to buck a broader recession, according to a report released Tuesday that urged politicians heading into a general election to stick with climate-friendly investments. ... more 
AI the new obsession for venture capital investingSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 After the earthquake of ChatGPT's phenomenal success a year ago, Silicon Valley investors have gone into overdrive with artificial intelligence, looking for the newest blockbuster idea in an ocean of hype and overpromising. ... more |
OpenAI seeks dismissal of parts of NY Times copyright suitSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 OpenAI asked a US judge to dismiss several elements of a lawsuit brought by The New York Times, which accuses the ChatGPT creator of using millions of articles for training without permission. ... more  
UK govt meets with Shein boss over possible London flotation: Sky NewsLondon (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Speculation mounted on Tuesday that Chinese-founded "fast fashion" giant Shein was mulling floating on the London Stock Exchange, with Sky News reporting that the UK government has held talks with its boss. ... more 
Asian shares muted ahead of Fed commentsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Asian stocks were largely muted on Wednesday after the release of lacklustre consumer confidence data, with comments from US Federal Reserve officials and fresh economic figures due later in the day. ... more 
Hong Kong scraps property taxes; as Country Garden faces winding-up petitionHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Hong Kong has axed all property transaction taxes in a bid to revive the depressed housing market, finance minister Paul Chan said in his annual budget speech Wednesday. ... more |
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French, Asian shipping giants extend allianceParis (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Shipping giants CMA CGM of France, China's Cosco Shipping, Taiwan's Evergreen and Hong Kong-based OOCL said on Tuesday they were extending the sector's biggest operational alliance to 2032. ... 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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