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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Axiom Space has joined forces with Virgin Galactic to send Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) backup and Turkish Space Agency (TUA) astronaut Tuva Atasever on a suborbital flight on June 8 for microgravity research. Atasever, a 31-year-old engineer, is set to become the second Turkish astronaut when he participates in the Galactic 07 flight to advance Turkiye's space efforts. In collaboration with TUBITAK UZAY, the flight will collect more biomedical data for three research studies previously conducted on Ax- ... read more |
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First crewed flight of Boeing spacecraft delayed againWashington (AFP) May 14, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been postponed again due to a technical snafu, the company said Tuesday. ... more 
ISS National Lab offers up to $750,000 for technology development in spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is calling for flight concepts for technology development that use the space environment of the orbiting laboratory. This solicitation, "Tec ... more 
Voyager Space to Develop New Airlock Concept for Mars TransitLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Voyager Space (Voyager) announced it has received a Collaborative Announcement Notice (CAN) from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to develop an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle, also k ... more 
New Shepard's NS-25 crewed mission set for May 19 liftoffLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Blue Origin confirmed the launch of its seventh crewed flight, NS-25, from West Texas's Launch Site One, scheduled for Sunday, May 19. The launch window will open at 8:30 AM CDT / 1330 UTC, with the ... more |
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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 |
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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 
SpaceX Starlink flight lifts off in Florida; 2nd launch of day planned for California laterWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 SpaceX on Wednesday launched 23 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Florida. ... more  
US tells Ukraine 'aid on its way' as Russia claims advancesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 14, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Ukraine on Tuesday that US military aid was "on its way", as Russia claimed a "deep" advance into Ukrainian defensive lines in a new offensive. ... more  
US to raise concerns at first AI talks with ChinaWashington (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 |
  Terran Orbital Chosen by Lockheed Martin for SDA Satellite Buses Contract 
Biden admin plans $1 bn in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threatWashington (AFP) May 15, 2024 US President Joe Biden's administration informed Congress on Tuesday of a $1 billion weapons package for Israel, official sources told AFP, a week after threatening to withhold some arms over concerns of a Rafah assault. ... 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
Space Tech Firm Xona Secures $19M for Enhanced Satellite Navigation NetworkLos 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  
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  
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 |
 
Gaza aid pier to be operational in coming days: PentagonWashington (AFP) May 14, 2024 A pier built by the US military for Gaza aid deliveries will be operational "in the coming days," the Pentagon said Tuesday, after a week of bad weather delayed its installation. ... more 
Floods unite Brazilians in solidarity despite political riftRio De Janeiro (AFP) May 14, 2024 At a former railway station in Rio de Janeiro, a fast-growing mountain of food, bottled water and clothes donated to Brazil's thousands of flood victims testify to a rare unity of purpose in a country marred by deep political enmity. ... more 
Swiss nursery lets robot do the talkingLausanne (AFP) May 14, 2024 Sat in a circle on the nursery floor, a group of Swiss three-year-olds ask a robot called Nao questions about giraffes and broccoli. ... more 
Egypt arrests Uber driver after latest attack on womenCairo (AFP) May 14, 2024 Police in Cairo have arrested an Uber driver on suspicion of attempted sexual assault, the latest incident targeting women using the ride-hailing app in Egypt. ... more |
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'Calling from humanity': Indonesia rescuers search for flood missingTanah Datar, Indonesia (AFP) May 15, 2024 Along debris-filled rivers and mud-caked roads, rescuers dig with tools and their bare hands through the wreckage after frightening flash floods and volcanic debris deluged areas near one of Indonesia's most active volcanos. ... more 
Kenyan flood-weary schools reopen but more rains forecastNairobi (AFP) May 13, 2024 More than 90 percent of schools in Kenya reopened on Monday after flooding killed over 270 people and delayed the resumption of classes by two weeks, the government said. ... more 
OpenAI gives ChatGPT new powers to see, hearSan Francisco (AFP) May 13, 2024 OpenAI on Monday released a higher performing and even more human-like version of the artificial intelligence technology that underpins its popular generative tool ChatGPT, making it free to all users. ... more
Magic Lane secures 3 million euro to enhance location intelligence capabilitiesParis, France (SPX) May 13, 2024 Magic Lane, a leader in mapping and location services, has secured a euro 3 million investment to enhance its navigation technologies for micro-mobility and IoT applications. "With this investment, ... more |
 
Quantum advances enhance understanding of high-temperature superconductorsLos 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 
Push for new US lithium mine leaves some Americans waryLincolnton, United States (AFP) May 15, 2024 When Kristal Lee and her husband bought a house in Gaston County, North Carolina two years ago, they envisioned a "forever home". But a planned lithium mine is bringing Lee sleepless nights. ... more 
'Significant' China response to US tariffs possible: YellenFredericksburg, United States (AFP) May 13, 2024 Beijing could possibly issue a "significant" response to US tariffs on Chinese goods, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday when asked about the prospect of fresh levies. ... more 
Asian markets mixed as focus turns to US inflation reportHong Kong (AFP) May 15, 2024 Asian markets wobbled Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later in the day, with traders struggling to pick up the baton after a record performance on Wall Street. ... more |
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure San Francisco (AFP) May 15, 2024 OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announced his departure Tuesday from the startup that ignited an artificial intelligence tech race with its release of ChatGPT. ... more 
In major change, Google to use AI-generated answers in search resultsMountain View, United States (AFP) May 14, 2024 Google on Tuesday said it would introduce AI-generated answers to online queries, in one of the biggest changes to its world leading search engine in 25 years. ... more 
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warnWashington (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 
A better way to control shape-shifting soft robotsBoston 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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