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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 |
Impulso Space inks deal with Relativity Space for comprehensive launch supportLos 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
Thales Alenia Space completes new version of CygnusParis, 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
With 10 on board ISS crew gets to workLos 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
Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion AdvancementsLos 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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![]() Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA
Finishing touches for South Australia's first permanent spaceport ahead of Inaugural LaunchSydney, 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 |
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
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missileSeoul (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
Dutch to deploy Patriot air defence unit to LithuaniaVilnius (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 |
![]() Raytheon SM-6 missile achieves successful interception in latest naval defense test
Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian refinery, drone plantWashington 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 |
NATO chief floats 100-bn-euro fund to arm UkraineBrussels, 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
Northrop Grumman's Target Launch Elevates U.S. Missile Defense TestingLos 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
Rethinking climate communication as study shows impact of negative messagingSydney, 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
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 |
'Dust and scorpions': Inside Iraq's crumbling school systemBani 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
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
Drones adapt mid-mission with revolutionary software integrationLos 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
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 |
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
Eilish, Smokey Robinson urge protection against AINew 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
Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quakeHong 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
US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China tripWashington (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 |
Sandia fuels economy with $140 billion boost from tech innovationsLos 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
China's Aviation giant set to deliver new sightseeing AirshipsSydney, 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
Most work is new work, long-term study of U.S. census data showsBoston 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
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 |
SpaceX sends Eutelsat telecom satellite into orbitWashington 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
Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV HeavySpace 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
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 |
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