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  Washington DC (UPI) May 12, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday night, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to just over 6,000. This was the 15th mission for the reusable booster rocket, which launches the spacecraft into orbit, largely under the power of a million pounds of rocket-grade kerosene. Nine of its launches have been Starlink missions. After separation, the booster returned to the drone ship called A Shortf ... read more |
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US to raise concerns at first China AI talksWashington (AFP) May 13, 2024 The United States and China will hold their first talks on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, with Washington set to raise concerns about Beijing's use of the fast-emerging technology, US officials said. ... more  
Estonia summons Russian envoy over GPS jammingTallinn (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. ... more 
SpinLaunch appoints new CEO to drive next phaseLos 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  
Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brainBoston 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 |
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 Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacement  
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed to May 17Washington (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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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 |
 Rocket Lab Initiates Archimedes Engine Testing Phase Following Build Completion  
International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar MissionSydney, 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 |
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US sanctions test China's 'no limits' friendship with RussiaBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2024 Chinese banks are tightening scrutiny over trade with Russia for fear of incurring strict new US sanctions over the Ukraine war, testing the "no limits" friendship between the two countries. ... more  
Canada tops up German fund for Ukraine air defensesOttawa (AFP) May 10, 2024 Canada's defense minister announced Friday Can$76 million (US$56 million) for Germany's ramp-up of air defense equipment procurements for Ukraine. ... more  
Philippines defence chief says military must evolve fastManila (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  
Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNASeoul (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 |
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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 
Three killed, 8 wounded by strike on restaurant in Donetsk: officialMoscow (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 
US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aidWashington (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 
US report criticizes Israel but does not block armsWashington (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 |
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From USSR to NATO, Albania showcases military pastBerzhite (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 
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  
Fighter jet crashes at Singapore airbaseSingapore (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 
US imposes trade curbs on Chinese firms over balloon incidentWashington (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 |
Russian military tech must be 'one step ahead': PutinMoscow (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 
1 killed, six injured as Russian airborne attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructureWashington 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
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipmentWashington 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 
Elbit Systems secures $53 million contract for unmanned mortar systemsParis, 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 |
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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  
In south Brazil, race to deliver aid ahead of new stormsPorto 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 
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 
AI film festival gives glimpse of cinema's futureNew York (AFP) May 12, 2024 With fantastical characters including mud people and giant grandmothers, an AI film festival is giving a glimpse of the storytelling made possible by the novel technology. ... more |
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