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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled plans to reintegrate a previously flown Electron rocket's first stage tank into its production line, marking a crucial step towards achieving the first reflight of the stage. This move underscores Rocket Lab's objective to position the Electron as the first reusable small orbital launch vehicle globally. The company has achieved multiple successful recoveries of Electron first stages, employing parachutes to guide them back to Earth, landing in the ... read more |
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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 
Russia cancels rocket launch for second day runningMoscow April 10, 2024 Russia on Wednesday cancelled a high-profile rocket launch at the last minute for the second day running, in a fresh setback for the country's space programme. ... more 
Microsoft to invest $2.9 bn in Japan AI pushTokyo (AFP) April 10, 2024 Microsoft on Tuesday announced a $2.9 billion investment over the next two years in Japan to bolster the country's push into artificial intelligence and strengthen its cyber defences in the face of threats from China and Russia. ... more 
OpenAI's Sam Altman declared billionaire by ForbesSan Francisco (AFP) April 8, 2024 Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has become a billionaire, Forbes said Monday. ... more |
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  Expedition 71 Crew Conducts Medical Exams and Spacecraft Maintenance Aboard ISS 
Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite AboardParis, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a diverse array of missions including Earth observation, deep space exploration, and critical techno ... 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  
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  
Space Devices Ensure Health of Taikonauts Aboard Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency recently showcased new devices aboard the Tiangong Space Station, essential for maintaining the health and safety of taikonauts in zero gravity. These tools have become ... more 
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 4 
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 |
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Missiles kill 7 in Ukraine as deadly drone strike hits RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 10, 2024 Missiles hit two regions in Ukraine on Wednesday killing seven people, local authorities said, while a governor in Russia said a drone strike killed three people in a village close to the border. ... more 
NATO chief says Ukraine 'cannot wait' for air defencesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 10, 2024 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said Ukraine "simply cannot wait" for more air defences as Kyiv pleads with Western allies to step up deliveries to stave off Russia's attacks. ... more 
From Florida, ULA Delta IV Heavy lifts off for final timeWashington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2024 For the final time, a Delta IV Heavy rocket roared skyward from Florida on Tuesday. ... more  
TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract for Advanced Navigation SolutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 TrustPoint has secured a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract from AFWERX, valued at $1.6 million, aimed at advancing resilient navigation technologies for the Department of t ... more |
Delta IV Heavy Completes Its Final Mission with NROL-70 Launch by US Space Force and ULALos 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, ... more 
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 
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  
Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first timeJerusalem (AFP) April 9, 2024 Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defence system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace near the southern city of Eilat, the military said Tuesday. ... more |
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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  
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 |
 
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 
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 |
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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
Ethical questions abound as wartime AI ramps upParis (AFP) April 10, 2024 Artificial intelligence's move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision making. ... more  
Asia tracks Wall St losses as US data deals blow to rate cut hopesHong Kong (AFP) April 11, 2024 Asian markets reversed Thursday after forecast-topping US inflation dealt a hefty blow to hopes for a June interest rate cut and forced traders to re-evaluate the outlook for monetary policy, with a warning that the next move could even be a hike. ... more 
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in MarchBeijing (AFP) April 11, 2024 China's inflation rate slowed in March, official data showed Thursday, as policymakers struggle to jumpstart persistently low spending in the world's second-largest economy. ... more |
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