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  Cleveland OH (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 Located inside a high-tech NASA laboratory in Cleveland is something you could almost miss at first glance: a small-scale, fully operational jet engine to test new technology that could make aviation more sustainable. The engine's smaller size and modestly equipped test stand means researchers and engineers can try out newly designed engine components less expensively compared to using a more costly full-scale jet engine test rig. Named DGEN380 Aero-Propulsion Research Turbofan, or DART, the ... read more |
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Major advancements in US space domain awareness through Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Space Systems Command (SSC) has made significant strides in space domain awareness (SDA) with its Tools Applications and Processing (TAP) Lab, recently achieving mission success in collaboration wit ... more  
Finnair suspends flights to Estonian city over Russian GPS interferenceHelsinki (AFP) April 29, 2024 Finnair said Monday it was suspending flights to the Estonian city of Tartu for one month due to GPS interference that the Estonian foreign minister labelled a Russian "hybrid attack". ... more  
Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has successfully returned to Earth after a six-month tenure aboard the Tiangong space station, marking the conclusion of their extensive orbital mission. The crew's s ... more  
Enhancing connectivity and readiness at Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 At a well-attended event on April 18, 2024, at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant emphasized the unity and purpose binding the personnel of Space Systems Command (SSC). He addressed ... more |
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 Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids Test New Tech 
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA's Engineering and Safety Center has introduced a new approach, dubbed Trajectory Reverse Engineering (TRE), for transferring spacecraft trajectories between flight mechanics tools. This m ... more |
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NASA's Cube Quest Challenge Stimulates Innovation in Space Thruster TechnologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 NASA encourages public participation in space technology development through its Cube Quest Challenge, launched in 2015 with a $5 million prize pool. This initiative aims to foster the creation of s ... more  
Rocket Lab schedules dual launches for NASA's climate satellite missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is gearing up for two consecutive Electron rocket launches to deploy satellites for NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) mission. ... more 
China's rocket engine test sets new thrust recordSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's key space contractor, conducted a critical test on Sunday on a new type of rocket engine, achieving the highest thrust power ever achieved ... more 
ESA advances two Thales Alenia Space AI projects for Fsat-2 orbital testsParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen Thales Alenia Space's IRMA and PhiFireAI projects for in-orbit testing aboard the Fsat-2 microsatellite. Scheduled for a June 2024 launch, this 6U CubeSat ... more |
 Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space station  
Pentagon chief pushes for donation of more Patriot systems to KyivWashington (AFP) April 30, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he has been encouraging countries with Patriot missile systems to donate them to Ukraine, which has appealed for more of the air defense batteries. ... more |
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Galileo satellite constellation expands with two new additionsParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The Galileo navigation system has expanded its constellation with the addition of two new satellites, launched early on Sunday, 28 April, at 01:34 BST/02:34 CEST. This latest expansion brings the to ... more  
France, Germany sign deal on 'tank of the future'Paris (AFP) April 26, 2024 France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology, billed as a game changer in modern warfare. ... more 
20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition base explosionPhnom Penh (AFP) April 27, 2024 Twenty Cambodian soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday. ... more  
Zelensky blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversaryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 26, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Russia's capture of a major nuclear power plant threatened a radiation catastrophe, as the country marked the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. ... more |
 
Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Odesa: mayorKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 30, 2024 A Russian missile attack killed three people in Odesa, the mayor of the southwestern Ukrainian port city said early on Wednesday. ... more 
Russia says shot down US-made missiles launched by UkraineMoscow (AFP) April 30, 2024 Russia said Tuesday it had shot down six US-supplied tactical missiles launched by Ukraine, with officials in annexed Crimea saying some were downed over the Black Sea peninsula. ... more 
Supersonic fighter crashes in New Mexico national parkLos Angeles (AFP) April 30, 2024 A US fighter plane crashed into a national park in New Mexico on Tuesday, the Air Force said. ... more 
Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: reportParis (AFP) April 26, 2024 Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday. ... more |
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France orders firms to prioritise anti-air missile ordersParis (AFP) April 29, 2024 France has ordered firms involved in production of Aster air defence missiles to prioritise those contracts, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday. ... more  
Italy's navy downs drone headed for Red Sea merchant vessel: ministryRome (AFP) April 29, 2024 An Italian navy frigate shot down a drone in the Red Sea headed in the direction of an escorted merchant ship, Italy's defence ministry said Monday. ... more 
Russia fires nine drones at Ukraine, damages hotel in city of MykolaivWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024 Russian drones damaged a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. ... more 
Toll in Russian strike on Odesa rises to fiveKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 30, 2024 The death toll in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine's port city of Odesa rose to five on Tuesday with another fatality in hospital, officials said. ... more |
Gaza aid pier to cost US at least $320 mn: PentagonWashington (AFP) April 29, 2024 The temporary pier being constructed by the US military to boost aid deliveries to Gaza will cost Washington at least $320 million, the Pentagon said Monday. ... more
Ship attacked by missiles off Yemen coastDubai (AFP) April 27, 2024 A ship was damaged when it was targeted twice with multiple missiles off Yemen's coast on Friday, in the latest attack on international shipping in the Red Sea to be claimed by Huthi rebels. ... more 
Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid sheltersRiga (AFP) April 27, 2024 Authorities in Latvia called on residents to use Saturday's annual "Big Clean-up Day" to turn basements into air-raid shelters, with many in the Baltic country concerned they could be Russia's next target. ... more 
Kenya's Ruto orders evacuations after deadly floodsMai Mahiu, Kenya (AFP) April 30, 2024 Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday deployed the military to evacuate everyone living in flood-prone areas after 171 people were killed since March as torrential rains pound the country. ... more |
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NASA's Arctic Balloon Missions Set for 2024 Sweden CampaignLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 In mid-May, NASA is slated to initiate the 2024 Sweden Long-Duration Scientific Balloon Campaign at the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden, located north of the Arctic Circle. This endeavor wi ... more 
Dozens taken to hospital after China road collapseBeijing (AFP) May 1, 2024 At least 31 people were taken to hospital after part of a highway collapsed in southern China on Wednesday morning, state media reported. ... more 
Gazans struggle with heat, garbage, insect swarmsRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 29, 2024 As garbage piles up and the heat rises in war-torn Gaza, flies and mosquitoes proliferate in crowded Rafah city and life becomes even more grim for displaced people living in tents. ... more  
Why energy storage is key to global renewable goalsParis (AFP) April 30, 2024 G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. ... more |
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