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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 |
SpaceX launches 23 satellites, completing 260th reflight of an orbital class rocketWashington 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
Starship's Third Launch: A Glimpse into the future of reusable launch vehiclesSydney, 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
TEXUS rockets propel scientific research with recent successful launchesParis, 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
GMV spearheads development in reusable hypersonic avionics at ESA workshopMadrid, 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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![]() China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launch
Ariane 6's Maiden Voyage Marks a New Era for European Space Missions with YPSat OnboardParis, 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 |
Scrubbed: End of an Era: Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Carries NROL-70 on Historic MissionSpace 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 Study Sheds Light on Human Perception and Safety in Zero GravityLos 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
Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European SpaceportParis, 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
AI Technology Achieves New Heights with Successful Flight of Kratos MQM-178 FirejetLos 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 |
![]() Northrop Grumman's Target Launch Elevates U.S. Missile Defense Testing
OpenAI can clone voices with just 15 seconds of audioWashington 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 |
China reaffirms financial support for Sri LankaBeijing (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
Firefighters douse blaze at exploded Jakarta ammo depotJakarta (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
Northrop Grumman spearheads Missile Defense innovation with solid rocket motor advancementsLos 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
GMV Spearheads ESA's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite Navigation with LEO TechnologyMadrid, 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 |
France to provide armoured vehicles, missiles to UkraineParis (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
Exoskeletons Step Into Daily LifeLos 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
GITAI's robotic system triumphs in ISS demoLos 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
Genesis and LEO-PNT: Pioneering the future of precision navigationParis, 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 |
Stanford engineers unveil game-changer in robotic actuationLos 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
Japan's cabinet approves fighter jet exportsTokyo (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
US says Israel has made assurances on use of weaponsWashington (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
Japan, China experts discuss Fukushima water releaseTokyo (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 |
Baltimore bridge collapse may see biggest marine insurance payout: reportWashington (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
US court dismisses Musk lawsuit against anti-hate watchdogWashington (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
Implantable Oxygen-Powered Batteries: A New Era for Medical DevicesSydney, 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
China factory activity up after five-month slumpBeijing (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 |
China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wineBeijing (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
Drones adapt mid-mission with revolutionary software integrationLos 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
ESA to build digital Chat assistant powered by EO dataParis, 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
Transport of the future? Europe's longest hyperloop centre opensVeendam, 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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