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May 12, 2024
GPS NEWS
Estonia summons Russian envoy over GPS jamming



Tallinn (AFP) May 8, 2024
Estonia on Wednesday summoned Russia's charge d'affaires over GPS interference, which the NATO member said was Russian "hybrid activity" that had disrupted civilian air traffic. Estonia and fellow Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania last month warned that widespread Russian GPS jamming increased the threat of an aviation accident. "Today we summoned (the) Russian charge d'affaires over GPS jamming which is a violation of regulations... and has caused serious damage to air traffic," Estonian Forei ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
SpinLaunch appoints new CEO to drive next phase
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024
SpinLaunch, known for enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, has announced a leadership shift to steer the company's further expansion and commercialization of its innovative space ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brain
Boston MA (SPX) May 11, 2024
Scientists often label cells with proteins that glow, allowing them to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate. While this techniqu ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warn
Washington (AFP) May 10, 2024
Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue - but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. ... more
ROBO SPACE
A better way to control shape-shifting soft robots
Boston MA (SPX) May 10, 2024
Imagine a slime-like robot that can seamlessly change its shape to squeeze through narrow spaces, which could be deployed inside the human body to remove an unwanted item. While such a robot d ... more
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Quantum advances enhance understanding of high-temperature superconductors
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
Technological advancements like superfast levitating trains, long-range lossless power transmission, and faster MRI machines hinge on the development of materials that superconduct electricity at ro ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX Starlink flight lifts off in Florida; 2nd launch of day planned for California later
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
SpaceX on Wednesday launched 23 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Florida. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacement
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
Boeing's Starliner crew flight test has been pushed back another week as United Launch Alliance plans to replace a part of the spacecraft. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed to May 17
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. ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE


Long March 6C rocket joins fleet with successful inaugural launch

ROCKET SCIENCE
SSC partners with Perigee Aerospace for satellite launches from Esrange
Berlin, 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
White Sands propulsion team evaluates 3D-printed engine component for Orion
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
Private investment fuels race for nuclear fusion power in US
New 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Initiates Archimedes Engine Testing Phase Following Build Completion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the completion of its first Archimedes engine assembly, the new 3D printed, reusable engine for the Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. The company ... more
DRAGON SPACE
International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2024
On Friday, an international gathering praised the robust global partnership involved in China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission and expressed a unified intent to expand cooperation in lunar and deep space v ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE


Canada tops up German fund for Ukraine air defenses

MILTECH
Philippines defence chief says military must evolve fast
Manila (AFP) May 10, 2024
The Philippine military must evolve fast because of threats to a "free and open" Asia-Pacific region, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday at the end of annual exercises with the United States. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA
Seoul (AFP) May 11, 2024
North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said Saturday, adding a "significant change" for the army's artillery combat capabilities was under way. ... more
GPS NEWS
Space Tech Firm Xona Secures $19M for Enhanced Satellite Navigation Network
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 09, 2024
Xona, a developer of a new satellite network, has announced the successful closure of a $19 million Series A funding round, led by Future Ventures and Seraphim Space, with contributions from NGP Cap ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Three killed, 8 wounded by strike on restaurant in Donetsk: official
Moscow (AFP) May 11, 2024
A missile strike Saturday on a restaurant in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, killed three people and wounded eight, the head of the region's Russian-backed administration wrote on Telegram. ... more
MILTECH
US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aid
Washington (AFP) May 10, 2024
The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia launched a ground offensive in northeast Ukraine. ... more
MILTECH
US report criticizes Israel but does not block arms
Washington (AFP) May 10, 2024
A long-awaited State Department report on Friday said that Israel likely violated norms on international law in its use of US weapons but it did not find enough evidence to block shipments. ... more
MILTECH
From USSR to NATO, Albania showcases military past
Berzhite (AFP) May 10, 2024
A museum offering an unprecedented dive into Albania's dramatic military history has opened its doors, telling the story of how the once-reclusive country broke with its 40-year Communist past. ... more
MILTECH
Israel says Biden threat to stop arms 'very disappointing'
Jerusalem (AFP) May 9, 2024
Top Israeli officials criticised US President Joe Biden on Thursday for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah. ... more
AEROSPACE
Fighter jet crashes at Singapore airbase
Singapore (AFP) May 8, 2024
An F-16 fighter jet crashed at a military airbase in Singapore on Wednesday with no casualties, the defence ministry said. ... more
AEROSPACE
US imposes trade curbs on Chinese firms over balloon incident
Washington (AFP) May 10, 2024
The United States added 37 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist Thursday, including some companies accused of supporting a suspected spy balloon that flew over US soil last year. ... more
MILTECH
Russian military tech must be 'one step ahead': Putin
Moscow (AFP) May 9, 2024
Russia needs to modernise its weapons so it is "one step ahead" and will use whatever foreign parts it can get to make them despite sanctions, President Vladimir Putin said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
1 killed, six injured as Russian airborne attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
Russia launched waves of cruise and ballistic missiles, rockets and drones against civilian and energy infrastructure targets across Ukraine overnight killing at least one person and injuring six, authorities said. ... more
MILTECH
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday that the United States has paused sending a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns of its impending ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Elbit Systems secures $53 million contract for unmanned mortar systems
Paris, France (SPX) May 09, 2024
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT) has been awarded a $53 million contract to provide Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar Systems to General Dynamics European Land Syst ... more
MILTECH
Biden administration delays weapons shipment to Israel, U.S. officials say
Washington 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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Rescue operations continue in flooded southern Brazil despite new rain
Porto Alegre, Brazil (AFP) May 12, 2024
Rain continued to soak waterlogged southern Brazil on Saturday, bringing fresh misery to victims of flooding that has killed 136 people so far. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
In south Brazil, race to deliver aid ahead of new storms
Porto Alegre, Brazil (AFP) May 9, 2024
Teams raced against the clock Thursday to deliver aid to flood-stricken communities in southern Brazil before the arrival of new storms forecast to batter the region once again. ... more
MILTECH
The Advantages of Specialized Training in Disaster Management
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
US forges new 'battery belt' in hopes of electric future
Greensboro, United States (AFP) May 9, 2024
Growing up, Devante Cuthbertson assumed he might have to leave his North Carolina hometown to pursue a career, but a new multi-billion-dollar Toyota battery plant is offering him a reason to stay put. ... more
ENERGY TECH
China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry
Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2024
China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country's lithium battery industry, which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Robotic Feeding System Developed by Cornell Researchers to Aid Individuals with Mobility Challenges
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
Researchers at Cornell University have unveiled a robotic feeding system designed to aid individuals with severe mobility limitations, such as those affected by spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, ... more
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