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  Tokyo (AFP) April 15, 2024 ChatGPT creator OpenAI opened a new office in Tokyo on Monday, the first Asian outpost for the groundbreaking tech company as it aims to ramp up its global expansion. Thanks to the stratospheric success of its generative tools that can create text, images and even video, OpenAI has become a leader in the artificial intelligence revolution and one of the most significant tech companies in the world. The Japan office is the latest part of the Microsoft-backed firm's international push, having alre ... read more |
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Emerging Markets in the Space Economy: Opportunities Beyond the WestSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The space industry, once dominated by Western nations, is witnessing a significant shift as emerging markets invest heavily in developing their space capabilities. This expansion is not only redefin ... more  
Private Sector Innovation and Its Impact on the Space IndustrySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The private sector's involvement in space exploration has dramatically transformed the landscape of the industry. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others have introduced new technologies and ... more  
Space Technology's Role in Disaster Management and Climate MonitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Space technology has become an indispensable tool in disaster management and climate monitoring, providing critical data that helps mitigate the effects of natural disasters and environmental change ... more 
NASA continues Artemis program amid advancements in Starship program at SpaceXSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 As the race to the Moon intensifies, NASA's Artemis program and SpaceX's Starship represent two pivotal, yet distinct approaches to lunar exploration. Despite the emergence of cost-effective alterna ... 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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Russian rocket lifts off at third attemptMoscow (AFP) April 11, 2024 A Russian rocket blasted off for a test flight on Thursday at the third try, after previous launch attempts earlier this week were aborted in the final seconds of countdown. ... more 
SpaceX launches military weather satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2024 SpaceX launched its second national security mission of 2024 on Thursday with a Falcon 9 rocket lifting the U.S. Space Force mission USSF-62 into orbit. ... more 
NASA Unveils Comprehensive Space Sustainability StrategyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 NASA has introduced the first installment of its Space Sustainability Strategy, initiating a comprehensive approach to ensure the long-term viability of space for future generations. This developmen ... more 
NASA Advances Solar Sail Technology for Future Space ExplorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex ... more |
 Private space company, Taobao team up to test rocket-powered deliveries 
Expedition 71 Crew Conducts Medical Exams and Spacecraft Maintenance Aboard ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 Wednesday's activities for Expedition 71 aboard the International Space Station centered around biomedical research and space physics, engaging the seven-member crew in a range of scientific tasks a ... more |
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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 
Rocket Lab Advances Electron Rocket Reusability with Successful Stage Reflight PreparationSydney, 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 fir ... more  
How the US helped counter Iran's attack on IsraelWashington (AFP) April 15, 2024 Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare for the expected violence. ... more 
Precision in space: L3Harris boosts avionics for next-gen launch vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 Rising mission demands necessitate high-performance, cost-effective, and technologically sophisticated solutions with a track record of reliability. L3Harris's comprehensive avionics suite includes ... more |
 
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon reopen airspace closed over Iran attack on IsraelBaghdad (AFP) April 14, 2024 Iraq reopened its airspace on Sunday hours after suspending all air traffic as neighbouring Iran had launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, the Iraqi aviation authority announced. ... more 
Hezbollah says launched new rocket barrage at Israeli-annexed GolanBeirut (AFP) April 14, 2024 The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said on Sunday that it had launched a fresh barrage of rockets towards the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, hours after it joined in a major Iranian drone and missile attack targeting Israel. ... more 
Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defence system at 'critical time'Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 13, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for committing to supply another Patriot air defence system and missiles, saying the military aid comes at a critical point. ... more 
Lockheed Martin secures new C2BMC-Next contract for global defense integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 Lockheed Martin has been awarded a major contract by the Missile Defense Agency, valued at a ceiling of $4.1 billion, to innovate and lead the expansion of the Command and Control, Battle Management ... more |
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Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion techLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 From the early days of space exploration, objects in orbit have followed the predictable trajectories described by Johannes Kepler's laws. These paths, while historically reliable, no longer meet th ... more  
Ukrainian fighter pilots train in France during European training driveParis (AFP) April 12, 2024 Future Ukrainian fighter pilots likely to fly American F-16 aircraft are receiving their initial training in the south of France with the French Air Force, the French defence minister said on Friday, amid a European training push. ... more 
Serbia eyes French fighter jets to boost its militaryBelgrade (AFP) April 12, 2024 Serbia's president is confident his country will soon buy French fighter jets, the latest foray in a surge of arms deals with Europe, China and Russia made possibly by a tripling of Belgrade's military budget in the past decade. ... more 
Sweden to invest $36mn in bomb shelters, civil defenceStockholm (AFP) April 11, 2024 Sweden's government said on Thursday it was investing 385 million kronor ($36 million) in strengthening its bomb shelters, emergency services and civil defence after warning the country to prepare for war. ... more |
Russia fires 40 missiles, 40 drones at Ukraine overnight: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 11, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine overnight, again hitting the city of Kharkiv and targeting "critical infrastructure" throughout the country. ... more  
France's Macron calls for 'sustainable' defence industry effortBergerac, France (AFP) April 11, 2024 France's President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a "sustainable" effort to scale up weapons production following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he laid a foundation stone for a much-needed gunpowder factory. ... 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 
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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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 
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  
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 |
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