Space Business News
April 04, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
Kayhan Space welcomes Mark Mueller to spearhead government growth in space traffic management



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In response to increasing government demand for advanced space traffic management capabilities, Kayhan Space, a frontrunner in space automation and flight safety software, has appointed Mark Mueller as Vice President of Government Growth. Mueller, a distinguished veteran with over 35 years of experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community, Air Force, and Space Force, will lead Kayhan Space's efforts in delivering comprehensive Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and space control solutions tailored for both cla ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Music of Space: An Ode to the Sonic Frontiers Beyond Earth
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
In the realm of space exploration and science fiction, visuals have always taken the front seat, painting our imaginations with the vast, starry unknown. However, it's the music that breathes life i ... 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
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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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 ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China continues to grow its remote-sensing fleet with Yaogan 42A launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In a significant stride for its earth observation endeavors, China's aerospace community celebrated a new milestone with the successful deployment of the Yaogan ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Europe is poised to launch its newest rocket, Ariane 6, marking a significant advancement in space mission versatility. This inaugural flight is set to carry a diverse array of missions, each with i ... 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

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SPACE TRAVEL


Thales Alenia Space completes new version of Cygnus

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
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
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

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
ATLAS Integrates DoD antenna into Hybrid Space Architecture
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In a significant advancement for space communications technology, ATLAS Space Operations has successfully integrated a Department of Defense (DoD) antenna into its Freedom Software Platform, marking ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Troposcatter Technology by Ultra I&C enhances global defense networks
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
Ultra Intelligence and Communications recently unveiled its Archer family of troposcatter communication systems, showcasing a significant advancement in beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications. T ... more
MILTECH
NATO urged to ensure Ukraine arms flow as 100-bn-euro fund floated
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 3, 2024
NATO foreign ministers on Wednesday debated the creation of a 100-billion-euro fund for Ukraine, as alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg urged them to guarantee long-term arms supplies for Kyiv's outgunned forces. ... 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
North Korea says it fired new intermediate-range hypersonic missile
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 2, 2024
North Korea successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, adding another nuclear-capable weapon to its expanding arsenal. ... 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
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
In a significant missile test, the USS Preble launched a Raytheon-manufactured Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) which successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target over the ocean, markin ... more
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
Helicopter plucks miners to safety as Taiwan searches for missing after quake
Hualien, Taiwan (AFP) April 4, 2024
A helicopter plucked six miners to safety from a Taiwan quarry Thursday as rescuers worked to free scores of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Netanyahu response to aid worker deaths 'insufficient': Spain PM
Doha (AFP) April 3, 2024
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday the response of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to an air strike that killed seven aid workers was "insufficient" and "unacceptable". ... 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
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
ENERGY TECH
Innovative Seron Electronics Paves the Way for Accessible Scientific Research
Boston MA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
Mo Mirvakili PhD '17 was in the middle of an experiment as a postdoc at MIT when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Grappling with restricted access to laboratory facilities, he decided to transform his bat ... 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
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
ROBO SPACE
Apple explores making personal robots: report
San Francisco (AFP) April 3, 2024
Apple engineers are working on making personal robots, a report said on Wednesday, just weeks after the iPhone-maker abandoned its efforts to develop an electric car. ... 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
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