Space Business News
April 03, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and Boeing set new date for Starliner's first crewed mission



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
In light of a recent review of the International Space Station's (ISS) busy schedule, the first manned flight of the CST-100 Starliner, a part of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test, is now slated for no earlier than May 6. This rescheduling is aimed at better aligning with the ISS's end-of-April activities, which include the departure of a cargo spacecraft and the repositioning of a crew spacecraft to make way for the Starliner's docking. Both NASA and Boeing are in the midst of finalizing prelaunch p ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Impulso Space inks deal with Relativity Space for comprehensive launch support
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Impulso.Space USA Corp. has clinched a key contract with Relativity Space Inc., marking a significant step in its journey as a premier provider of full-spectrum launch services. This agreement cemen ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Thales Alenia Space completes new version of Cygnus
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Since the inception of the Cygnus pressurized cargo modules (PCM) in the early 2000s, designed to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), there has been significant evolution in ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
With 10 on board ISS crew gets to work
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) was a hive of activity on Tuesday, with its ten-member crew - consisting of five NASA astronauts, four Roscosmos cosmonauts, and one spaceflight participant fro ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion Advancements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Helicity Space, a trailblazer in fusion power for in-space propulsion and power technology, has garnered investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, signaling a significant endorsement from the aerosp ... more
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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
MICROSAT BLITZ
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
Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellites
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced the launch window for its upcoming Electron mission named 'Beginning Of The Swarm'. The mission, set to take off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Artemis 3 to include Space Lab's LEAF Plant Science Experiment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Space Lab has been selected to send its pioneering plant science experiment, LEAF, to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis III mission. This marks a significant milestone as Artemis III aims to return ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE


Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA

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 ran ... 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
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Seoul (AFP) April 3, 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the "important military strategic value" of the new weapon. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Dutch to deploy Patriot air defence unit to Lithuania
Vilnius (AFP) April 2, 2024
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that the Netherlands will temporarily deploy Patriot missile systems to Lithuania, as the Baltics seek NATO allies to rotate air defence capabilities to the region. ... more
MISSILE NEWS


Raytheon SM-6 missile achieves successful interception in latest naval defense test

UAV NEWS
Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian refinery, drone plant
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 2, 2024
A dozen people were injured Tuesday in dawn Ukrainian drone strikes on oil-refining and other military-industrial targets deep inside southern Russia. ... more
MILTECH
NATO chief floats 100-bn-euro fund to arm Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2024
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has proposed creating a 100-billion-euro ($108-billion), five-year fund for Ukraine in a push to get the alliance more involved in sending weapons to Kyiv, officials said Tuesday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Northrop Grumman's Target Launch Elevates U.S. Missile Defense Testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024
Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC) achieved a significant milestone in ballistic missile defense on March 29, launching a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target for the Missile Defense Agency's Aegis ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Rethinking climate communication as study shows impact of negative messaging
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
A recent study emphasizes the importance of tailoring climate change messages to the audience's perspectives and goals to maximize support. An innovative app has been developed to guide those keen o ... 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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
'Dust and scorpions': Inside Iraq's crumbling school system
Bani Saad, Iraq (AFP) April 2, 2024
In a small village in central Iraq, children cram into dilapidated classrooms in a converted farmhouse with open-air toilets, a symptom of how education has been neglected in the oil-rich but war-weary country. ... more
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
UAV NEWS
Drones adapt mid-mission with revolutionary software integration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 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
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
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
ROBO SPACE
Eilish, Smokey Robinson urge protection against AI
New York (AFP) April 2, 2024
Hundreds of artists and songwriters including Billie Eilish, Smokey Robinson and the estate of Frank Sinatra signed an open letter released Tuesday urging protections against what they called an "assault on human creativity" posed by artificial intelligence. ... more
TRADE WARS
Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quake
Hong Kong (AFP) April 3, 2024
Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom. ... more
TRADE WARS
US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip
Washington (AFP) April 3, 2024
Since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing last year, the world's two biggest economies have resumed regular talks and averted major escalations in tensions. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Sandia fuels economy with $140 billion boost from tech innovations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories has not just been busy in the lab; it has been powering the economy. Recent studies reveal that the tech innovations developed at Sandia have pumped a staggering $140 bi ... more
AEROSPACE
China's Aviation giant set to deliver new sightseeing Airships
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), a leading player in the China's aviation sector, has announced that its latest venture into the skies, the AS700 civilian airship, is gearing up fo ... more
TRADE WARS
Most work is new work, long-term study of U.S. census data shows
Boston MA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
In 1900, Orville and Wilbur Wright listed their occupations as "Merchant, bicycle" on the U.S. census form. Three years later, they made their famous first airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carol ... 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
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
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
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