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  Tokyo (AFP) Mar 13, 2024 A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the start-up's bid to put a satellite into orbit. Tokyo-based Space One's 18-metre (60-foot) Kairos rocket blasted off in the coastal Wakayama region of western Japan, carrying a small government test satellite. But around five seconds later, the solid-fuel rocket erupted in fire, sending white smoke billowing around the remote mountainous area as orange flames raged on the ground, live f ... read more |
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"Owl Night Long" Expands Synspective's Constellation with Rocket Lab's Precision DeliverySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has reported the successful launch of its 45th Electron rocket, reinforcing its partnership with Synspective by deploying another critical satellite into Synspect ... more  
SpaceX Crew-7 Astronauts Complete Monumental 200-Day Science Expedition on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Four astronauts from NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 have safely returned to Earth, culminating a vital science expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission, marking SpaceX's 7th crew ... more  
AI-Enabled Satellites to Revolutionize Earth Observation and CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In a landmark move, Comsat Architects has partnered with Ubotica Technologies to infuse artificial intelligence into space technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of small ... more 
The Iconic Photos from STS-41B: Documenting the First Untethered SpacewalkWashington DC (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 As astronaut Bruce McCandless II flew the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) out of the space shuttle Challenger's payload bay for the first time on February 7, 1984, many in the agency were fearful abou ... more |
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 Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1 
Space station crew splash down in Gulf of MexicoWashington (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 Four astronauts splashed down off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on their return to Earth early Tuesday, following a more than six-month mission on the International Space Station. ... more |
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The Next Accident: How Do We Prevent It?Washington DC (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 I recently watched NESC Deputy Director Mike Kirsch stand before a roomful of engineers at the Langley Research Center and tell them that with every passing day, NASA breaks a record: the longest st ... more 
NASA Expanding Lunar Exploration with Upgraded SLS Mega Rocket DesignNew Orleans LA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 As NASA prepares for its first crewed Artemis missions, the agency is making preparations to build, test, and assemble the next evolution of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The larger and powe ... more 
NASA, RIT develop solutions for long-lasting spacecraft in harsh missionsRochester NY (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 RIT's Center for Detectors has been chosen by NASA for two research programs: Early Stage Innovations (ESI) and Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), with the hope of helping future spacecraft fi ... more 
Reps. Chu and Bacon Spearhead Bipartisan Effort with Planetary Science Caucus Re-LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 In a significant stride towards bolstering space science and exploration, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Don Bacon (NE-02) have unveiled the re-establishment of the Planetary Science Caucus wi ... more |
 Agile Space Unveils Revolutionary Mobile Processing Center, Secures SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II Contract  
Exploring Brain Function and Adaptation in Space: China's Innovative EEG Research Aboard TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In the unique microgravity environment of space, Chinese scientists are embarking on an ambitious journey aboard the Tiangong space station, about 400 km above Earth, to uncover how the human brain ... more |
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Exploring the Final Frontier: The Role of Alcohol in Space ExplorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Throughout the annals of history, alcohol has not only been a staple of human civilization but also a significant cultural and social element that has accompanied many of humanity's most monumental moments. ... more  
Exolaunch Triumphs with 28 Satellite Deployments on SpaceX's Transporter-10 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management and satellite deployment services, announced the successful deployment of 28 customer satellites during the SpaceX Transporter-10 Rideshare mi ... more  
US approves $3.5 billion in missile sales to PolandWashington (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 The United States on Tuesday approved nearly $3.5 billion in missile sales to Poland, as President Joe Biden welcomed the NATO ally's new leaders to the White House. ... more  
White House unveils $300M Ukraine aid package that uses U.S. weapons stockpilesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 12, 2024 The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled plans to provide a further $300 million in military aid for Ukraine's war with Russia. ... more |
 
Italian warship shoots down two drones in Red SeaRome (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 An Italian warship shot down two drones in the Red Sea as part of a European operation against attacks on shipping by Yemen's Huthis, the defence ministry said Tuesday. ... more  
Russian missile strike kills three in Ukraine's Kryvyi RihKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 A Russian missile strike in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih left three dead and dozens wounded on Tuesday, in an attack Kyiv warned would not go "unpunished". ... more  
Air and Space Force Budget Concerns: Calls for Enhanced Funding Amid Modernization EffortsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Despite a 1.6 percent increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget for the Air Force, the allocation is deemed insufficient for essential modernization, impacting the Air and Space Forces during a pivota ... more 
Final Mission: Delta IV Heavy Rocket Set for Historic Launch with NROL-70 PayloadLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 The Space Systems Command (SSC) of the U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and United Launch Alliance (ULA), has announced the scheduled launch of the NROL ... more |
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Refined approach to tracking maneuvers of space targets enhances accuracySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have made significant strides in tracking non-cooperative space targets through maneuvering, unveiling a novel methodology that substantially boost ... more 
Proliferating 'news' sites spew AI-generated fake storiesWashington (AFP) Mar 11, 2024 A sensational story about the Israeli prime minister's "psychiatrist" exploded online, but it was AI-generated, originating on one of hundreds of websites researchers warn are churning out tech-enabled fiction masquerading as news. ... more 
Dream Chaser spaceplane nears flight readiness with completion of key pre-flight testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space exploration and defense technology, recently announced the achievement of a significant milestone for its innovative Dream Chaser spaceplane, Ten ... more 
Ukraine's drone industry seeks to tip scales against RussiaKyiv Region, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 With suit-clad employees sipping coffees, Skyeton's offices in Ukraine's Kyiv region look like a typical tech start-up. ... more |
Flying high: UK's modern-day green airship takes shapeBedford, United Kingdom (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 Britain's innovative Airlander 10 airship could soon take to the skies to offer leisure passengers panoramic views and far less pollution than traditional aircraft, according to its manufacturer. ... more 
Shanghai University's new UAV route optimization modelSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Researchers at Shanghai University, in collaboration with global experts, have introduced a transformative model for optimizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections in engineering projects. The ... more 
US hits targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to step up Red Sea attacksWashington (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 US forces said they destroyed an underwater drone and nearly 20 ballistic missiles in a series of strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels, who threatened on Tuesday to step up their attacks in the Red Sea during Ramadan. ... more 
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia ignites fuel depotsMoscow (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 Ukraine launched more than two dozen drones at Russia overnight, officials said, with fires breaking out at two fuel depots and some of the projectiles reaching deep into Russian territory. ... more |
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Kyiv air force says downed 35 Russian drones across Ukraine overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 10, 2024 Kyiv said Sunday that it downed 35 Russian drones across Ukraine, including in the capital region, and that a strike on an eastern town wounded at least nine people. ... more 
Czech-led collection can get Ukraine 300,000 shells: PMPrague (AFP) Mar 8, 2024 The Czech Republic prime minister said Friday an international initiative to buy arms for Ukraine from outside Europe had raised enough money to buy 300,000 shells, revising down figures given by the president. ... more  
Charity ship carrying 200 tons of aid departs Cyprus for GazaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 12, 2024 A charity ship towing a barge loaded with 200 tons of aid bound for Gaza departed from a port on the south coast of Cyprus on Tuesday, after a four-day delay. ... more 
Kyoto seeks to guard geishas from tourist 'paparazzi'Kyoto, Japan (AFP) Mar 13, 2024 Kyoto is cracking down after locals complained that Instagram-obsessed tourist "paparazzi" are harassing the Japanese city's famous, immaculately dressed geisha. ... more |
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