Space Business News
April 02, 2024
ROCKET SCIENCE
Finishing touches for South Australia's first permanent spaceport ahead of Inaugural Launch



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
New launch facilities at the Koonibba Test Range, South Australia's first permanent spaceport, are almost complete ahead of the impending inaugural launch. Located northwest of Ceduna, the range is a partnership between Southern Launch and the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation. It is the largest commercial testing range in the Southern Hemisphere. Space Industries Minister Susan Close is today visiting the site ahead of the sub- orbital test launch of German manufacturer HyImpulse's ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 23 satellites, completing 260th reflight of an orbital class rocket
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, completing the company's 260th re-flight of an orbital class rocket seven years after first achieving the act. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Starship's Third Launch: A Glimpse into the future of reusable launch vehicles
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
In the latest chapter of space exploration, SpaceX's third Starship test flight emerges as a pivotal moment, pushing the boundaries of current rocketry technology. This endeavor highlighted both the ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
TEXUS rockets propel scientific research with recent successful launches
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
On March 24, 2024, the Airbus-managed TEXUS 60 sounding rocket embarked on its mission from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, at precisely 10:45 CET. This launch successfully achieved an apoge ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
GMV spearheads development in reusable hypersonic avionics at ESA workshop
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 28, 2024
GMV, a pivotal entity in aerospace innovation, marked its presence at a European Space Agency (ESA) workshop dedicated to reusable hypersonic vehicles, hosted at the European Astronaut Center (EAC) ... more
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NASA Selects Eight University Teams for 2024 CubeSat Development Program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a significant move to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector, NASA, alongside the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, has announced the selection of eight university teams ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX sends Eutelsat telecom satellite into orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2024
SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon9 rocket supporting the Eutelstat 36D mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV Heavy
Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2024
Launch of the final Delta IV Heavy has been delayed until further notice. An issue with a liquid pump in the gaseous nitrogen pipeline, crucial for providing pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Orbex patents Reusable Rocket Technology dubbed 'Petal Fold'
London, UK (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Orbex has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of space technology by securing a patent for its innovative REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology. The European Patent Office and the Unit ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE


China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launch

ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6's Maiden Voyage Marks a New Era for European Space Missions with YPSat Onboard
Paris, France (ESA) Mar 27, 2024
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back a ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Scrubbed: End of an Era: Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Carries NROL-70 on Historic Mission
Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 28, 2024
The last mission of the venerable Delta IV Heavy rocket, marked by the launch of the NROL-70 security payload, is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 1:40 PM EDT from SLC 37, Cape Canaveral Space Force ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Space Study Sheds Light on Human Perception and Safety in Zero Gravity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
A study by York University reveals astronauts' remarkable skill in orienting themselves and estimating distances in the absence of gravity. The research, a collaborative effort with the Canadi ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European Spaceport
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
ArianeGroup is in the process of assembling the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 launch, marking a significant milestone in the launcher's development. The operation, taking place at the Laun ... more
AEROSPACE
AI Technology Achieves New Heights with Successful Flight of Kratos MQM-178 Firejet
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a significant advancement for autonomous aviation, Shield AI, in collaboration with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) has reported completion of the initial phase of AI-p ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE


Northrop Grumman's Target Launch Elevates U.S. Missile Defense Testing

ROBO SPACE
OpenAI can clone voices with just 15 seconds of audio
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2024
A new language model unveiled by ChatGPT creator OpenAI can clone a person's voice using just seconds worth of audio, the company revealed as it shared preliminary insights from studying the technology's capabilities. ... more
TRADE WARS
China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka
Beijing (AFP) Mar 30, 2024
China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation's prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal. ... more
MILTECH
Firefighters douse blaze at exploded Jakarta ammo depot
Jakarta (AFP) Mar 31, 2024
Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze that levelled an ammunition warehouse just outside the Indonesian capital after a series of explosions, an officer said Sunday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Northrop Grumman spearheads Missile Defense innovation with solid rocket motor advancements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024
The evolution of missile propulsion in the United States has been a cornerstone of military capabilities since the pioneering days of the Wright brothers. Today, this legacy continues with Northrop ... more
GPS NEWS
GMV Spearheads ESA's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite Navigation with LEO Technology
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a significant advancement for satellite navigation technology, the European Space Agency (ESA) has selected GMV, a global technology firm, for a pioneering mission. This 78.4 million euro project ... more
MILTECH
France to provide armoured vehicles, missiles to Ukraine
Paris (AFP) Mar 30, 2024
France's defence minister said Paris would deliver "hundreds" of armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles as part a new aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Exoskeletons Step Into Daily Life
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a recent advancement, Georgia Tech engineers have developed a universal controller for robotic exoskeletons, marking a significant leap towards integrating these futuristic aids into daily life. ... more
ROBO SPACE
GITAI's robotic system triumphs in ISS demo
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. reports the completion of its technological demonstration, which involved a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) performing tasks outside the International Space Sta ... more
GPS NEWS
Genesis and LEO-PNT: Pioneering the future of precision navigation
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a significant leap forward for global satellite navigation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of two groundbreaking missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, under its FutureNAV progr ... more
ROBO SPACE
Stanford engineers unveil game-changer in robotic actuation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a study, Stanford University researchers have introduced an innovative actuator design that dramatically enhances the efficiency of electric motors in robots, potentially transforming the landsca ... more
AEROSPACE
Japan's cabinet approves fighter jet exports
Tokyo (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
Japan's cabinet on Tuesday eased strict transfer rules for military equipment to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets being developed with Britain and Italy. ... more
MILTECH
US says Israel has made assurances on use of weapons
Washington (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
The United States said Monday it had no evidence Israel has violated international humanitarian law after its ally offered assurances on using US weapons, despite sharp criticism from congressional lawmakers. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Japan, China experts discuss Fukushima water release
Tokyo (AFP) Mar 31, 2024
Japanese and Chinese experts held talks on treated wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, Japan's foreign ministry said late Saturday, the first such talks to be announced since Tokyo began releasing the water into the ocean last year. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Baltimore bridge collapse may see biggest marine insurance payout: report
Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2024
The collapse of a major Baltimore bridge after a cargo ship smashed into it could bring about the largest marine insurance payout ever, the boss of insurance giant Lloyd's of London said in an interview Thursday. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
US court dismisses Musk lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog
Washington (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
A US court on Monday rejected social network X's lawsuit against a nonprofit that had reported a spike in misinformation and hate speech on the platform since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Implantable Oxygen-Powered Batteries: A New Era for Medical Devices
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
In a groundbreaking development, scientists from China have introduced an innovative implantable battery that harnesses the body's own oxygen to generate power, potentially transforming the future o ... more
TRADE WARS
China factory activity up after five-month slump
Beijing (AFP) Mar 31, 2024
Monthly factory activity in China grew for the first time in half a year, official figures showed Sunday, in a positive sign for policymakers seeking to revive the world's second-largest economy. ... more
TRADE WARS
China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine
Beijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2024
China said Thursday it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian wine, reopening a billion-dollar market as ties improve between the two countries after years of tension. ... more
UAV NEWS
Drones adapt mid-mission with revolutionary software integration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024
In a world teeming with sensors in various domains-space, sea, and land-the challenge of limited bandwidth, security concerns, and system incompatibility remains paramount. Addressing this, the conc ... more
ROBO SPACE
ESA to build digital Chat assistant powered by EO data
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with technology partners, is embarking on an ambitious project to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications designed to transform the way we ... more
FAST TRACK
Transport of the future? Europe's longest hyperloop centre opens
Veendam, Netherlands (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
Europe's longest tunnel for testing hyperloop technology opens Wednesday in the Netherlands, with operators hoping passengers could one day be whisked from Amsterdam to Barcelona in a couple of hours. ... more
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