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  Washington (AFP) May 8, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been pushed to May 17 after engineers said a faulty rocket valve needs to be replaced for the high-stakes mission, NASA said Tuesday. The test has already faced years of delays and comes at a challenging time for Boeing, as a safety crisis engulfs the century-old aerospace titan's commercial aviation arm. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were strapped into their seats preparing for liftoff on ... read more |
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Long March 6C rocket joins fleet with successful inaugural launchSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 China's Long March 6C rocket successfully completed its first flight on Tuesday, deploying four satellites into orbit. Launching at 11:21 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center located in ... more 
SSC partners with Perigee Aerospace for satellite launches from EsrangeBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2024 SSC has teamed up with South Korean company Perigee Aerospace Inc. to initiate satellite launches from Esrange Space Center in Sweden beginning in 2025. This partnership marks the first time an orbi ... more 
White Sands propulsion team evaluates 3D-printed engine component for OrionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 The Orion spacecraft, designated to transport Artemis mission crews to the Moon, will be powered by a European Service Module from ESA (European Space Agency). This module is critical for providing ... more  
Private investment fuels race for nuclear fusion power in USNew York (AFP) May 6, 2024 Spurred on by major technological advances and huge private investment, the United States' nuclear fusion sector could be producing electricity within ten years, industry players say. ... more |
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 SpaceX successfully launches Maxar Intelligence next-gen satellites 
Radioisotope thermoradiative cells: advancing power generation for outer planet missionsWashington DC (SPX) May 02, 2024 Continuing from Phase I, researchers are expanding on the development of a power source that transforms the paradigm of thermal power conversion. The thermoradiative cell (TRC), operating analogousl ... more |
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OneNav introduces new L5-direct GNSS receiver in response to increased GPS jammingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 oneNav, a developer of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology, has launched L5-direct, a GNSS product capable of directly acquiring and tracking L5-band signals. This innovation arrive ... more 
NASA Doubles Down, Advances 6 Innovative Tech Concepts to New PhasePasadena CA (JPL) May 03, 2024 One of the 'science fiction-like' concepts - for a lunar railway system to provide payload transport on the Moon - is being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. NASA's Innovative Adv ... more 
Boeing's Starliner is about to launch - if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflightMaxwell AFB AL (SPX) May 03, 2024 If all goes well late on May 6, 2024, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will blast off into space on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Launching from the Kennedy Space Center, this last c ... more 
Sidus Space fulfills order and supplies key components for NASA's Mobile Launcher 2Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, has successfully delivered two electronic LCS cabinets to Bechtel as part of NASA's mobile launcher 2 project. These cabi ... more |
 SpaceX completes bicoastal launches, adding to Starlink's megaconstellation 
NASA's Solar Sail Mission Successfully Phones HomeLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has now connected with ground operators following its April 23 launch aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. The satellite is on its way to testing next-gen ... more |
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Exolaunch facilitates NASA's ACS3 satellite deployment into orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Exolaunch has provided its deployment services for NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) satellite, marking the company's first satellite deployment for NASA and its 28th mission overal ... more 
Pulsed plasma rocket development accelerates manned missions to MarsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Advancements in space technology may soon allow humans and cargo to travel to Mars efficiently and quickly. Existing spacecraft require significant velocities due to the vast distances in space, nec ... more  
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  
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 |
 
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  
CesiumAstro provides multi-beam Ka-band payloads for Rocket Lab under Tranche 2 contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 CesiumAstro, known for its advanced phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced its selection by Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) to supply its Vireo active electronica ... more  
Elsight boosts Indago 4 UAS with advanced BVLOS communicationsParis, France (SPX) May 08, 2024 Elsight's (ASX: ELS) Halo connectivity platform has been successfully integrated with the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), allowing it to perform beyond visual line ... more  
Biden administration delays weapons shipment to Israel, U.S. officials sayWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 The Biden administration delayed the shipment of thousands of precision weapons to Israel to pressure the U.S. ally not to invade Rafah, according to reports Tuesday citing U.S. and Israeli officials. ... more |
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German conservatives vote for compulsory military serviceBerlin (AFP) May 7, 2024 The German conservatives on Tuesday voted in favour of restoring compulsory military service as the country aims to revive its army in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Amnesty says Somali strikes with Turkish drones killed civiliansNairobi (AFP) May 6, 2024 Twin airstrikes by Somalia's military using Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including 14 children, in March, rights watchdog Amnesty International said Tuesday, calling for an investigation into possible "war crimes". ... more  
RTX launches space-based missile detection systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has launched an advanced ground system, now operational at the U.S. Space Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC). The ... more 
Pyka and SNC team up to deliver electric cargo drones to the Defense DepartmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Pyka and SNC have teamed up to provide Pyka's large-scale all-electric cargo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to the U.S. Department of Defense. This partnership leverages SNC's capability in tailoring ... more |
The Advantages of Specialized Training in Disaster ManagementLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 When disaster strikes, it doesn't just disrupt lives; it demands swift, effective action from those prepared to handle it. This is where specialized training in disaster management becomes crucial. ... more 
Australian PM calls China warplane conduct 'unacceptable'Sydney (AFP) May 7, 2024 Australia chastised China on Tuesday over its "unacceptable" behaviour in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters. ... more 
Air Force secretary gets taste of future of aviation combat in AI-piloted craftWashington DC (UPI) May 4, 2024 An AI-piloted experimental fighter gave Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall a glimpse of the future during a relatively low-speed demonstration flight this week. ... more  
Kremlin says Ukraine targeting forces in Crimea with U.S.-made mobile missilesWashington DC (UPI) May 4, 2024 Ukraine is using recently acquired and U.S.-made and supplied mobile surface-to-surface missile systems to target Russian military assets in the occupied Crimean peninsula, the Kremlin said Saturday. ... more |
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HyImpulse successfully launch their SR75 rocket from Southern LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) May 03, 2024 HyImpulse has successfully launched their SR75 rocket from the Koonibba Test Range, operated by Southern Launch, marking a significant step in Australia's commercial launch capabilities. ... more 
Japan confirms navy choppers collided in April accidentTokyo (AFP) May 2, 2024 Two military helicopters with eight people on board that crashed last month collided with one another, Japanese officials said Thursday citing analysis of flight recorder data. ... more  
US completes construction of Gaza aid pier: PentagonWashington (AFP) May 7, 2024 The US military has completed construction of the Gaza aid pier, but weather conditions mean it is currently unsafe to move the two-part facility into place, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. ... more 
China hospital attack leaves two dead, 21 woundedBeijing (AFP) May 7, 2024 Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a hospital in southwest China on Tuesday, local officials said. ... more |
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