|
  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has marked a significant achievement in the development of the United States' missile defense capabilities, completing a pivotal acquisition milestone for the modernized long-range ballistic missile interceptor ahead of schedule. This milestone, known as the first Knowledge Point (KP1), represents a crucial step in the contractual process, allowing the company's Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program to progress toward the Critical Design Review (CDR). The Missile De ... read more |
 |
 
MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket takes flightKoeln, 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 hi ... 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 
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 |
| Previous Issues | Feb 29 | Feb 28 | Feb 27 | Feb 26 | Feb 23 |
|
|
  Boeing agrees to $51 mn settlement for export violations 
NASA awards grants to 5 universities for quiet supersonic overflight education plansWashington 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 |
|
 
UK says Ukraine's 'business' how donated cruise missiles usedLondon (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 Britain said Wednesday that how Kyiv uses donated cruise missiles is "the business of the armed forces of Ukraine," following comments by Germany's Olaf Scholz about possible UK and French involvement in targeting. ... more  
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  
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 Impact 
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 |
|
 
Faulty warnings, deforestation turned Philippine rains 'deadly': studyManila (AFP) March 1, 2024 Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report Friday. ... more 
US Supreme Court hears 'bump stocks' gun caseWashington (AFP) Feb 28, 2024 A divided US Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday on the legality of "bump stocks," simple devices that can allow rapid fire from otherwise semi-automatic guns. ... 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 
AFRL's XQ-67A makes first successful flightWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory's Aerospace Systems Directorate successfully flew the XQ-67A, an Off-Board Sensing Station, or OBSS, uncrewed air vehicle Feb. 28, 2024, at the General Atomics Gray ... more 
Drones, snake robot enter wrecked Japan nuclear reactorTokyo (AFP) Feb 29, 2024 Japan on Thursday sent two mini-drones and a "snake-shaped robot" into one of three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima plant crippled by a tsunami in 2011, the facility's operator said. ... more  
Security, economy in focus at key China meetingsBeijing (AFP) March 1, 2024 China's top officials hold an annual gathering next week, offering a rare window into the ruling Communist Party's thinking as it tightens its grip in the face of dire economic headwinds. ... more |
|
Hong Kong (AFP) March 1, 2024 Asian markets were largely higher on Friday following Wall Street gains driven by tech rallies and key US inflation data that met investors' expectations. ... more 
China factory output shrinks for fifth straight monthBeijing (AFP) March 1, 2024 Factory activity in China contracted for the fifth straight month in February, official figures showed Friday, as sluggish demand in the world's second-largest economy continues to drag on growth. ... 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 
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 |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | About Us | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
