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  Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 24, 2024 China will send a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday, Beijing's Manned Space Agency announced, the latest mission in a programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 mission - crewed by three astronauts - is scheduled to take off at 8:59 pm (1259 GMT) Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Beijing announced Wednesday. It will be led by Ye Guangfu, a fighter pilot and astronaut who was previously part of the Shenzhou- ... read more |
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Rocket Lab launches NASA's solar sail technology into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024 Rocket Lab launched NASA's new composite solar sail into space where it will undergo weeks of testing, using sunlight to propel it through the solar system. ... more  
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Tuesday evening from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more 
Ariane 6 set to launch OOV-Cube mission with Internet of Things applicationsParis, France (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Ariane 6, Europe's latest addition to its space launch fleet, is poised to carry out its maiden flight soon, marking a new era in space missions. This inaugural flight will feature a diverse range o ... more  
Kratos and SES showcase new virtualized SATCOM system for US ArmyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) and SES have successfully conducted a demonstration of a fully virtualized satellite communications (SATCOM) ground system for the U.S. Arm ... more |
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 Shenzhou XVIII crewed mission completes final tests, ready for imminent launch 
Voyager 1 reestablishes communication after silence for five-monthsLos 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 No ... 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 |
  Apogeo Space collaborates with INNOSPACE for IoT picosatellite launches 
Exploring legalities in the cosmos: University of Arizona launches space law courseTucson AZ (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 As space exploration intensifies with more satellites and space missions, the University of Arizona is introducing a new course to educate on space law and policy. This course, offered jointly by th ... more |
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NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered pre-flight quarantine as they prepare for the upcoming Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, scheduled for Monday, ... more
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 
Neuraspace launches new tiers for enhanced space traffic managementCoimbra, Portugal (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Neuraspace, a pioneer in space traffic management, has introduced SYNC, a complimentary version of its comprehensive STM platform, alongside the subscription-based PRO tier. Both offerings are struc ... more  
Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense AgencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, has completed its final acceptance stage, known as DD250, and was officially transferred to the Missile Defe ... 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  
UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aidWarsaw (AFP) April 23, 2024 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday announced additional funding for Ukraine and pledged to increase Britain's own defence budget, during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw. ... more 
AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket EnginesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division has achieved a significant milestone by designing, printing, building, and testing a unique single-block rocket-engine thrust ch ... more  
U.S. military joins Japan in search for missing 7 MSDF crew from helicopter crashWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024 Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Tuesday said the United States will join search-and-rescue efforts for the seven missing Maritime Self-Defense Force members after two helicopters went down in the Pacific on Saturday. ... more |
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Electrifying flight: RTX's new lab tests advanced propulsion technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 At a new lab in Rockford, Illinois, a vital experiment with a rectifier, small enough to be carried in a backpack, begins. This rectifier, part of a dynamometer setup, is key in converting alternati ... more 
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 
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 |
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 |
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