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  Koeln, Germany (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 On 27 February 2024 at 8:27 CET the MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket, operated by the German Aerospace Center, successfully launched from the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden. The high-altitude rocket reached an altitude of 265 kilometres and provided approximately six and a half minutes of microgravity for its scientific payload - a total of 14 experiments which were all safely recovered following landing. The findings from these experiments will benefit future space missions, the devel ... read more |
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BAE Systems to pioneer ground system for Space Force's missile defense upgradeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a pivotal development for U.S. national security, BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been chosen by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) to spearhead the development of a pro ... more 
HyImpulse readies SR75 rocket for historic maiden launch in AustraliaSydney, 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 Austr ... more  
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 |
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German navy almost shot down US drone in Red Sea: reportsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 A German naval frigate sent to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea nearly shot down a US drone by mistake, German media reported Wednesday. ... more |
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Swedish man charged over military base secretsStockholm (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Swedish authorities have charged a 66-year-old man with illegally building up confidential information on military bases, a prosecutor said Wednesday. ... 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  
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 |
  US Supreme Court hears 'bump stocks' gun case 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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NASA awards grants to 5 universities for quiet supersonic overflight education plans Washington DC (UPI) Feb 28, 2024 NASA is taking another step closer to testing its new supersonic jet, issuing grants to five universities to develop plans to educate communities selected for flyover tests of the experimental aircraft. ... 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  
Asian markets rise ahead of US inflation dataHong Kong (AFP) Feb 29, 2024 Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday ahead of the release of crucial inflation data later in the day that will help chart the Fed's rate cut timeline. ... more  
Google CEO slams 'completely unacceptable' Gemini AI errorsSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday slammed "completely unacceptable" errors by its Gemini AI app, after gaffes such as images of ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops forced it to stop users from creating pictures of people. ... more |
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Hong Kong scraps property taxes to revive sluggish marketHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Hong Kong has axed three major property transaction taxes in a bid to revive its depressed housing market, finance minister Paul Chan said in his annual budget speech Wednesday. ... more 
Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM during Asia tourTokyo (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to Japan, discussing the risks of generative AI, a government spokesman said Wednesday. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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