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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), together with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and United Launch Alliance (ULA), has successfully launched the NROL-70 mission. This launch, utilizing the Delta IV Heavy rocket for its final mission, occurred at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Col. Jim Horne, SSC's senior materiel leader for the Launch Execution Delta, expressed satisfaction with the mission's success, highlighting ... read more |
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RS-25 engines certified for future Artemis missions after long testing programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 L3Harris Technologies and Aerojet Rocketdyne have concluded a comprehensive series of development and certification tests for the RS-25 engine, confirming its readiness for upcoming Artemis missions ... more  
We have the watch: NASA Crew-9 visits Space Delta 4Buckley SFB CO (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 "The first time I launched, my rocket didn't go where it was supposed to go, it had an in-flight anomaly, came apart and we landed in the middle of the Kazakhstan step," said U.S. Space Force Col. N ... more 
The Role of the Media in the Space Economy: The Kennedy Years to Current DayLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 More than six decades ago, astronaut Neil Armstrong made history by being the first person to set foot on the surface of the Moon. At the time, this crucial point of the Apollo 11 mission became the ... more  
SwRI Advances Robotics for In-Space Manufacturing at Annual Space SymposiumLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 Southwest Research Institute has enhanced its investment in space robotics to support the space industry's progress in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). At the 38th Space Sympo ... more |
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ReOrbit Advances ESA InCubed Programme with In-Orbit Demonstration of EO TechnologiesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 ReOrbit, based in Helsinki and a leader in software-first satellite technology, is advancing to the next phase of the European Space Agency's InCubed programme. This stage, part of the UKKO project, ... more |
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NASA Expands Collaboration with Commercial Partners on Space Station Medical ProtocolsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 As the aerospace community expands beyond governmental boundaries, NASA is leveraging its comprehensive human spaceflight experience to guide the development of new commercial space stations. By wor ... more  
US approves emergency military sale of HAWK missile systems support to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Apr 10, 2024 The U.S. State Department has approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, as Kyiv continues to call on international partners for weapons as its arsenal empties amid its defense against Russia's invasion. ... more 
West failing to give Ukraine air defences it needs: EU's BorrellBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 9, 2024 Ukraine's Western backers are failing to give Ukraine the air defence systems it desperately needs to protect itself from Russian bombardments, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday. ... more 
MDA Space Defines The Next Generation Of Robotics With New MDA Skymaker Product LineLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced MDA SKYMAKERTM, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of ... more |
  Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time 
LRASM test proves missile's superior capabilities in navy flight exerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 In a significant advancement for maritime defense, the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] have successfully completed a critical flight ... more |
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Canada to boost military spending, but short of NATO targetOttawa (AFP) April 8, 2024 Canada announced Monday a boost in defense spending that will see the purchase of long range missile systems, new tactical helicopters and a greater Arctic presence, though it will fall short of NATO spending targets. ... more  
Hughes awarded satellite communications contract for Gray Eagle UASLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-gen ... more 
Muon Space Launches Muon Halo, Securing Over $60M for LEO Satellite MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 Muon Space, a leader in space systems, today unveiled Muon Halo, a comprehensive solution designed to enhance the deployment and performance of low Earth orbit (LEO) small satellite constellations. ... more 
Northrop Grumman integrates LTAMDS and Patriot in latest IBCS live-fire testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) has once again proven its robust capabilities in a recent test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The system successfull ... more |
UN chief 'deeply troubled' by reports Israel using AI to identify Gaza targetsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 5, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed serious concern over reports that Israel was using artificial intelligence to identify targets in Gaza, resulting in many civilian deaths. ... more 
6 dead, 11 hospitalized in overnight Russian drone strikes on KharkivWashington DC (UPI) Apr 6, 2024 Six people were killed and 11 more are hospitalized Saturday following a wave of overnight Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, its mayor said. ... more  
Who are Switzerland's victorious climate 'Elders'?Geneva (AFP) April 9, 2024 The Swiss women's association Elders for Climate Protection secured a historic win Tuesday when Europe's top rights court faulted Switzerland for not doing enough to tackle global warming. ... more 
French state joins cash lifeline for Olympics tech firm AtosParis (AFP) April 9, 2024 The French government said on Tuesday it would provide a 50-million-euro ($54-million) loan to Atos, its Paris Olympics data and cybersecurity partner that is struggling under a mountain of debt. ... more |
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Taiwan's search dogs win hearts in search for quake victimsHualien, Taiwan (AFP) April 8, 2024 A former drug-sniffing dog who lost his job for being too friendly has emerged as the unlikely MVP of the Taiwan rescue teams searching for survivors of the island's strongest earthquake in 25 years. ... more 
Australia to appoint special adviser on probe over Gaza aid workers deathsSydney (AFP) April 7, 2024 Australia has said it will appoint a special adviser to work with Israel as it demands transparency in an investigation into an air strike on Gaza that killed seven aid workers, including an Australian. ... more 
Taiwan helicopters pluck quake-stranded tourists to safetyHualien, Taiwan (AFP) April 6, 2024 Taiwan rescue helicopters flew sorties Saturday to pluck tourists to safety after a massive earthquake cut off roads and blocked tunnels, leaving hundreds stranded for days in the mountains. ... more 
Afghan kids learn in makeshift schools six months after major quakeZindah Jan, Afghanistan (AFP) April 6, 2024 Children sit shoulder to shoulder crammed in rows on the floor of a shipping container with lesson books in their laps, the remains of their school unrepaired in the six months since a major earthquake devastated their village in western Afghanistan. ... more |
 
Top Swiss party demands Council of Europe pullout after climate rulingGeneva (AFP) April 9, 2024 Switzerland's biggest political party demanded a withdrawal from the Council of Europe after the continent's top rights court on Tuesday ruled that the country was not doing enough to tackle climate change. ... more 
German group mulls remote-controlled ships to fix skipper shortageDuisburg, Germany (AFP) April 10, 2024 With the flow of new recruits into the seafaring sector drying up, a German company is exploring a potentially revolutionary measure - sending ships off without a captain on board. ... more 
China to 'strengthen strategic cooperation' with Russia as Lavrov visitsBeijing (AFP) April 9, 2024 China's top diplomat said Tuesday that Beijing would strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow and that the two must stand on the side of "fairness and justice" as he met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. ... more 
Fitch downgrades China sovereign credit outlook on debt fearsBeijing (AFP) April 10, 2024 Ratings agency Fitch said Wednesday it had downgraded China's sovereign credit outlook to negative, citing increased risks to the country's public finances, in a move Beijing swiftly called "regrettable". ... more |
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Hughes secures contract to enhance Gray Eagle UAS with advanced satcoms Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-gen ... more 
Missile hits near ship off Yemen: security firmsDubai (AFP) April 7, 2024 A missile fell near a ship southwest of the Yemeni port city of Aden, maritime security firms said on Sunday, in the second such incident in less that 24 hours. ... more 
Biden welcomes Japan PM for state visit with eye on ChinaWashington (AFP) April 10, 2024 US President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House Tuesday, kicking off a state visit featuring a major upgrade in defense ties against a resurgent China. ... more 
HSBC sells Argentina division for $550 millionLondon (AFP) April 9, 2024 Global bank HSBC has agreed to sell its Argentina division to the financial services company Grupo Financiero Galicia for $550 million as it focuses on core Asia operations, it said Tuesday. ... more |
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