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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, after a five-month hiatus, has resumed sending back engineering data, marking a critical milestone for the most distant human-made object in the universe. Since November, NASA had not received usable engineering data from Voyager 1 due to a malfunction in one of its three onboard computers, specifically the flight data subsystem (FDS). The FDS is crucial for packaging both science and engineering data for transmission to Earth. The issue was traced back to a malfunctio ... read more |
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New tech mission utilizes sunlight for propulsionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA is embarking on a pioneering journey with its latest mission, which introduces an innovative method of space navigation. The mission, spearheaded by NASA's Ames Research Center, involves the de ... more  
Exploring the marvels of Galileo: Europe's satellite navigation systemParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Galileo, born in the Netherlands in the 1990s and developed at ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk, stands today as a testament to European innovation and technological ambition. This satellite navigation syst ... more  
Orbex ramps up rocket development with new investmentLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Orbex, a prominent UK spaceflight company, has announced a GBP 16.7 million investment from a consortium of six key investors as part of an extension to its Series C funding round, bringing its tota ... more 
ISRO unveils lightweight carbon-carbon nozzle to boost rocket payload capacitySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines, designed to improve several performance metrics of rocket engines such as th ... more |
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Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairs 
NASA's Voyager 1 phones home after monthsWashington (AFP) April 22, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 probe - the most distant man-made object in the universe - is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the US space agency announced Monday. ... more |
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Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this OctoberLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Inversion, established in 2021 to innovate rapid terrestrial delivery via reentry vehicles, has set Ray, its pilot technology demonstrator, for an upcoming launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9. Slated fo ... more  
UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), recently commended China for its significant contributions to space exploration and the ongoing collabo ... more  
Simulated microgravity impacts human sleep and biological rhythmsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that simulated microgravity conditions notably affect sleep patterns and physiological rhythms in humans, potentially undermining astronaut health an ... more 
Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from FloridaWashington DC (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. ... more |
  Kratos and SES showcase new virtualized SATCOM system for US Army  
EU disappoints Ukraine by failing to agree air defence deliveriesLuxembourg (AFP) April 22, 2024 The European Union on Monday frustrated Ukraine's urgent plea for more air defence capabilities by failing to come up with concrete commitments at a meeting of foreign and defence ministers. ... more |
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US lawmakers pass new Ukraine aid after costly delayWashington (AFP) April 20, 2024 US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces. ... more  
US agrees to pull troops from key drone host Niger: officialsWashington (AFP) April 20, 2024 The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base. ... more 
PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to travel to Poland on Tuesday when he will announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for besieged ally Ukraine. ... more 
Septentrio enhances drone navigation with advanced GNSS module integrationsParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Septentrio, a specialist in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, is enhancing its collaboration with top drone technology firms like 3DR, Holybro, ARK Electronics, and Systork. These partnersh ... more |
Act fast or fall behind China, US for good, EU leaders toldBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 18, 2024 The European Union must act fast or risk falling perilously behind the economies of China and the United States, EU leaders heard Thursday as they headed into summit talks on how to leverage the bloc's huge market to stem its decline. ... more
House passes $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, TaiwanWashington DC (UPI) Apr 20, 2024 The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Saturday passed a long-delayed $95 billion foreign aid package that includes funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. ... more  
Russian missile attacks kill 8 in Ukraine, damage residential building and railwayWashington DC (UPI) Apr 19, 2024 Russian attacks in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Synelnykove, Ukraine Friday destroyed several floors of a residential building killing eight people and damaging a railway station, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. ... more  
Major search operation after Japan navy choppers crashTokyo (AFP) April 22, 2024 A major search operation continued off Japan on Monday for seven people missing after two navy helicopters apparently collided over the weekend, with one crew member confirmed dead. ... more |
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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 |
 
Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023:UNGeneva (AFP) April 23, 2024 Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses. ... 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  
MDA Space awarded extended ISS robotics contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 MDA Space (TSX: MDA) has been granted a $250 million contract extension by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue its support for robotics operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS ... more  
Enhancing fusion reactor control through combined plasma management techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are advancing fusion technology by integrating two established plasma control methods-electron cyclotron cur ... more |
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Research suggests new lithium source in pyriteMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Lithium, known for its reactivity and essential role in lithium-ion batteries, is critical for sustainable energy technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. Given the ... more  
Markets up ahead of US data and earnings, London hits fresh recordHong Kong (AFP) April 23, 2024 Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday and London hit a fresh record, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data. ... more 
Microsoft teases lifelike avatar AI tech but gives no release dateSan Francisco (AFP) April 19, 2024 Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars - but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep fake content. ... more
AI a 'fundamental change in the news ecosystem': expertPerugia, Italy (AFP) April 20, 2024 Artificial intelligence is shaking up journalism and in the short term will cause "a fundamental change in the news ecosystem", media expert David Caswell told AFP. ... more |
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