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  Washington (AFP) March 6, 2024 Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday announced it was eyeing March 14 as the earliest date for the next test launch of its giant Starship rocket, with which it hopes to one day colonize Mars. Two previous attempts have ended in spectacular explosions, though the company has adopted a rapid trial-and-error approach in order to accelerate development. "The third flight test of Starship could launch as soon as March 14, pending regulatory approval," SpaceX posted on X, the social media platform also own ... read more |
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Sidus Space and Spire Global Satellites Soar into Orbit with SpaceX's Transporter-10 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have both reported the successful launch and deployment of their satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 Rideshare mission. The missi ... more 
Firefly Aerospace Elevates STEM Education with DREAM Payload LaunchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024 Firefly Aerospace has unveiled the latest cohort of educational payloads destined for space aboard its Alpha rocket, marking a significant stride in its mission to broaden access to outer space. Thr ... more  
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the MoonHouston (AFP) March 7, 2024 Like her ancestors before her, Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has spent much of her life gazing up at the stars and dreaming of flying to the Moon. ... more  
Building bionic jellyfish for ocean explorationPasadena CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Jellyfish can't do much besides swim, sting, eat, and breed. They don't even have brains. Yet, these simple creatures can easily journey to the depths of the oceans in a way that humans, despite all ... more |
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Tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusionBoston MA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 In the predawn hours of Sept. 5, 2021, engineers achieved a major milestone in the labs of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), when a new type of magnet, made from high-temperature superc ... more |
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission docks with International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Mar 5, 2024 A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, more than 24 hours after it launched from the Florida coast with three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut onboard. ... more  
Shenzhou 17 astronauts complete China's first in-space repair jobSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou XVII mission astronauts conducted a critical repair operation during their second spacewalk at the Tiangong space stati ... more 
SpaceX launches new crew to ISSKennedy Space Center, US (AFP) March 4, 2024 Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station. ... more
Tiangong Space Station's Solar Wings Restored After Spacewalk Repair by Shenzhou XVII TeamSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has marked a significant milestone in the history of China's manned space exploration by successfully completing their second spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. ... more |
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Boeing Secures $439.6 Million Contract for 12th WGS Satellite from U.S. Space ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024 Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a significant contract valued at $439.6 million by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to develop the 12th satellite for the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) ... more |
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Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says three killedDubai (AFP) March 7, 2024 A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting three people killed and at least four wounded, the US military said. ... more  
Russia claims Odesa sea drone facility hit; Zelensky, Greek PM nearby in cityMoscow (AFP) March 6, 2024 Russia on Wednesday claimed a missile strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. ... more 
Australia's first orbital launch facility license awarded to Bowen SpaceportSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Australia is poised to make a giant leap in its space exploration and commercialization efforts with the green light for its first orbital launch site, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport, located in Queens ... more 
NASA to demonstrate miniature CubeSat swarm technologyVandenberg AFP CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Preparations are underway for a new, small spacecraft technology demonstration that will test cost-efficient swarm capabilities - the ability for multiple spacecraft to communicate and perform coord ... more |
'Stressed' drone batteries could be used in low-demand rolesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of aerial electric vehicles, particularly those employing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, the efficiency and longevity of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs ... more 
US forces down drones, missile fired from Yemen at warshipWashington (AFP) March 6, 2024 American forces shot down three drones and a missile fired toward a destroyer in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, after Yemen's Huthis announced they had targeted two of Washington's warships. ... more 
Ukraine says downed 38 of 42 Russian drones overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) March 6, 2024 Ukraine said Wednesday its air defence systems had intercepted dozens of Iran-designed attack drones launched by Russian forces in an overnight barrage that included five missiles. ... more  
Chile excludes Israeli firms from LatAm's top aerospace fairSantiago (AFP) March 6, 2024 Chile said Tuesday it will exclude Israeli firms from Latin America's biggest aerospace fair, to be held in Santiago in April. ... more |
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5 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian port of Odesa Washington DC (UPI) Mar 2, 2024 Five people were killed and eight were injured Saturday during a Russian drone attack in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, part of a larger assault overnight assault across the country, according to emergency officials. ... more 
China to submit UN draft resolution on AI cooperationBeijing (AFP) March 7, 2024 China will submit a draft resolution to the United Nations calling for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), Beijing's foreign minister said Thursday. ... more  
New York to deploy state troops, police on subwayNew York (AFP) March 6, 2024 New York said Wednesday it would deploy National Guard troops and police across the city subway due to surging violence on the network serving the United States' largest metropolis. ... more 
AI outperforms humans in standardized tests of creative potentialFayetteville AR (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Score another one for artificial intelligence. In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent thinking, which is considered to b ... more |
Yemen faces 'environmental disaster' as sunken ship threatens Red SeaAden (AFP) March 5, 2024 The sinking of a bulk carrier off Yemen after a Huthi missile attack poses grave environmental risks as thousands of tonnes of fertiliser threaten to spill into the Red Sea, officials and experts warn. ... more 
Jordanian Armed Forces assist U.S. in making another airdrop of aid in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 5, 2024 The U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it and Royal Jordanian Armed Forces had made another airdrop of food aid into Gaza. ... more 
Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says three killedDubai (AFP) March 7, 2024 A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting three people killed and at least four wounded, the US military said. ... more 
China Reports Significant Advances in High-End Equipment and Frontier Technology ResearchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 07, 2024 In an era where technological innovation serves as the backbone of economic development and national prestige, China has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of this global trend. The Governmen ... more |
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China trade surges in first two months of 2024Beijing (AFP) March 7, 2024 China's exports sharply accelerated in the first two months of 2024, official figures showed Thursday, providing policymakers a bright spot as they battle to revive the world's second-largest economy. ... more 
EU will force big tech to change 'behaviour': competition chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) March 6, 2024 The EU is prepared to deploy its full arsenal to force big tech companies to change their behaviour online, the bloc's competition chief said Wednesday, the day before a sweeping new law comes into force. ... more 
U.S. sanctions Houthi revenue source as militants claim first deaths in Red Sea attacksWashington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2024 As the Houthis claimed its first deaths in its Red Sea attacks, the Biden administration targeted its revenue sources, blacklisting a pair of ships and their operators involved in a sprawling network that benefits the Iran proxy militia. ... more 
Chinese national arrested in US for stealing Google AI technologyWashington (AFP) March 6, 2024 A Chinese software engineer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence technology from Google while secretly working for two Chinese companies, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said. ... more |
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