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  Miami FL (UPI) Apr 18, 2024 SpaceX launched a cluster of 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit Thursday, the 334th launch of the company's Starlink Internet satellites and the 268th time a reusable booster rocket has been used. The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida occurred at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The booster used in Thursday's launch settled on the drone A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean 20 minutes after the launch. It was SpaceX's 40th launch and landing of 2024. And this was the seventh l ... read more |
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Knot theory aids in mapping efficient space routesLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Scientists at the University of Surrey have devised a method to chart the most efficient routes for spacecraft, mirroring the way drivers use sat-nav to navigate on Earth. This new technique harness ... more 
NASA's Solar Sail Set for Space Voyage: Testing New Propulsion MethodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 NASA is poised to launch its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System next week, utilizing a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. Scheduled for Tuesday, Apr ... more  
China gears up for Shenzhou XVIII manned space missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency has announced that the Shenzhou XVIII mission is poised for launch in the upcoming days, aiming to deliver three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. On Wedn ... more 
Astronauts slated for repair mission on space station's NICER telescopeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 NASA has scheduled a spacewalk to repair the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER), an X-ray telescope aboard the International Space Station, later this year. This marks the fourth ins ... more |
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 Max Space unveils new expandable space habitats 
BioNutrients-3 yields fresh kefir in lunar analog missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 To sustain astronauts on extended space voyages, Ames Research Center's Space Biosciences Division has engineered a microbially-based food system under the BioNutrients initiative. This innovative a ... more |
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NASA seeks community input to refine space technology prioritiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is revising its approach to technology development as it aims to enhance its missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The agency has identified near ... more 
Ariane 6 debut includes Portugal's first university CubeSat for aircraft trackingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Europe's next-generation rocket, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a series of space missions each with their own distinct goals and enthusiastic teams supporting them. Th ... more  
Tyvak International's Centauri-6 satellite enters operational orbitParis, France (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Tyvak International SRL, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) based in Torino, Italy, has announced the successful launch of the Centauri-6 satellite. Developed in collaboration w ... more 
Boeing Starliner rolls to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of May launchWashington DC (UPI) Apr 16, 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft took a road trip Tuesday before its May 6 liftoff, moving from the Kennedy Space Center to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. ... more |
  Lockheed Martin secures new C2BMC-Next contract for global defense integration 
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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Reusable rocket engine completes major test in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 In a significant advance for China's space capabilities, a new reusable rocket engine has passed a critical test, marking a key milestone in the country's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles ... more 
Aerospacelab's satellites begin operations following successful launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Aerospacelab has successfully activated its recently launched satellites and is now processing data from its Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite. This VHR satellite is engineered to capture detaile ... more 
Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion techLos 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 th ... 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 |
Ukraine has 'critical need' for air defence: NATO chiefCapri, Italy (AFP) April 18, 2024 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Ukraine had an "urgent, critical need for more air defence", at a G7 foreign ministers' meeting on the Italian island of Capri. ... more  
Iran says drones shot down, 'no missile attack for now'Tehran (AFP) April 19, 2024 Iran said Friday it shot down several drones and that there had been "no missile attack for now" on the country, after explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. ... more 
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran drone program in response to Israel attackWashington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2024 The United States on Thursday imposed new sanctions against Iran in response to its drone and missile attack against Israel on Saturday. ... more 
China's Low-Altitude Economy Set for Rapid ExpansionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 China's burgeoning low-altitude economy, recognized as a crucial strategic industry, is expected to witness exponential growth in the near future, driven by significant infrastructure investments, r ... more |
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Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missilesMoscow (AFP) April 18, 2024 Russia on Thursday said it had neutralised 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine, including Rostov where its command headquarters for the Ukraine offensive is located. ... more  
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 18Chernigiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 18, 2024 Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, where at least 18 people were killed in an attack that has prompted fresh pleas for allies to boost Kyiv's overstretched air defence systems. ... more 
EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producersBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 17, 2024 European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile producers over Tehran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, EU chief Charles Michel said. ... more 
West repelled strike on Israel -- why not Ukraine, asks Estonia PMBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 17, 2024 Western armies helped Israel repel a massive drone and missile attack by Iran - so why not do so for Ukraine, Estonia's prime minister asked Wednesday as EU leaders gathered for talks. ... more |
 
Slovaks buy bullets for Ukraine in defiance of Russia-friendly PMBratislava (AFP) April 17, 2024 Slovaks have raised hundreds of thousands of euros for ammunition for Ukraine in a few days as part of a crowdfunding campaign, the organisers said Wednesday, in defiance of a government that has refused to send military aid to Kyiv. ... more 
Jordan says won't become 'theatre of war' between Israel and IranAmman (AFP) April 16, 2024 When Iran attacked Israel at the weekend, Jordan intercepted multiple missiles and drones, but King Abdullah II has stressed his country must not become "the theatre of a regional war". ... more 
Ukraine 'ran out' of missiles to defend key plant, Zelensky saysKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 16, 2024 Russia was able to destroy a key power plant serving Kyiv because Ukraine ran out of defensive missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. ... more 
German defence giant to build ammunition plant in LithuaniaVilnius (AFP) April 16, 2024 Lithuania and German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall agreed Tuesday to build an ammunition plant in the Baltic state, in a new sign of Europe re-arming to counter any threat from Russia. ... 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 
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  
Satellite data reveals subsidence risk for a third of China's urban populationLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Recent satellite data analyses indicate a significant risk of land subsidence affecting approximately a third of China's urban population, scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Vir ... more 
China finds use for space tech in extending food shelf lifeSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 The China Academy of Space Technology has repurposed a barrier film originally designed for space stations to enhance food preservation on Earth, illustrating a key application of space research in ... more |
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