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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 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 the strategic demands of today's complex and contested Space Area of Operations (AOR). The need for agility and unpredictability in satellite movements has become paramount as space becomes a more contested domain. During the 2023 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, then Deputy Commander of U.S ... read more |
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Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PU ... more  
Precision in space: L3Harris boosts avionics for next-gen launch vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 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 
UK Space Agency supports Rolls-Royce and BWX Technologies in developing space reactorsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space ... more  
Astronaut fitness regimes critical in Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 With China's ambitious plans to expand its space missions, the health of astronauts during prolonged spaceflights has become a vital concern. The state-of-the-art equipment aboard the Tiangong Space ... more |
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 Emerging Markets in the Space Economy: Opportunities Beyond the West 
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 |
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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 
Kennedy Space Center Enhances Altitude Chamber for Artemis II Spacecraft TrialsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 As NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission, the Orion spacecraft is set for extensive testing to ensure its readiness for lunar exploration. Engineers at Kennedy Space Center have recently upgraded the altitude chamber used for these tests. ... 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 |
 China finds use for space tech in extending food shelf life 
Private space company, Taobao team up to test rocket-powered deliveriesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 A private Chinese commercial rocket developer, Beijing Sepoch Technology Co, is exploring the use of reusable rocket technology for expedited delivery services in a joint research project with Aliba ... more |
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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  
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 |
 
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 |
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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 
Gaza refugees traveling home 'turned back'Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2024 Thousands of Palestinians, including men, women, children, and elderly people, reportedly came under fire Sunday while returning to their homes in northern Gaza, many of them displaced since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7th, 2023, prompting the latest chapter of the decades-long war. ... more 
Argentina's Milei cuts short intl trip over Mideast crisisBuenos Aires (AFP) April 13, 2024 Argentine President Javier Milei is ending his international trip early to handle his country's response to the crisis in the Middle East, his spokesman said Saturday, after Iran launched a wave of drones and missiles at Israel. ... more 
Flying Russian priests pray for floods to endMoscow (AFP) April 12, 2024 Russian Orthodox priests have flown over a swelling river in a Soviet-era plane with an icon, praying for unprecedented floods to recede. ... more |
UN slams 'cruel' second-wave attacks in UkraineUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 11, 2024 The United Nations on Thursday condemned what it called a "particularly troubling" wave of attacks in Ukraine against first responders who rush to the scene of air strikes, only to be attacked themselves. ... more 
UK home insurance claims linked to weather hit recordLondon (AFP) April 15, 2024 The total value of home-insurance claims in the UK linked to damage caused notably by storms surged to a record level last year, an industry body said Monday. ... more 
Ukraine nuclear plant dangerously close to accident: IAEAUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 15, 2024 The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is dangerously close to suffering an accident because of recent attacks on it, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday. ... more  
China posts forecast-beating 5.3% growth in first quarterBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2024 China's economy grew far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed Tuesday, even as it continues to be buffeted by a property-sector crisis and flagging consumer activity. ... more |
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Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictionsPanama City (AFP) April 16, 2024 The number of ships allowed through the drought-hit Panama Canal each day will be increased thanks to signs of an improvement in water levels, authorities said Monday. ... 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 
Stocks hit by Iran's Israel strike, hopes for containment stem lossesHong Kong (AFP) April 15, 2024 Equities retreated Monday after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region. ... more 
Debt and climate back on IMF, WB spring meetings agendaWashington (AFP) April 15, 2024 The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are due to open Tuesday, with two clear objectives: help countries combat climate change, and assist the most indebted nations. ... more |
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