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  Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2024 Boeing's Starliner flight to the International Space Station was delayed again due to a helium leak. NASA, Boeing and the United Launch Alliance said in a statemen Tuesday that the launch date will now come no earlier than Tuesday at 4:43 p.m. EDT. "Starliner teams are working to resolve a small helium leak detected in the spacecraft's service module traced to a flange on a single reaction control system thruster. Helium is used in spacecraft thruster systems to allow the thrusters to fi ... read more |
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Robotic "SuperLimbs" could help moonwalkers recover from fallsBoston MA (SPX) May 16, 2024 Need a moment of levity? Try watching videos of astronauts falling on the moon. NASA's outtakes of Apollo astronauts tripping and stumbling as they bounce in slow motion are delightfully relatable. ... 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  
Axiom Space partners with Virgin Galactic for Turkish astronaut's suborbital missionLos 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 rese ... more 
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 |
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 NASA names David Salvagnini as chief artificial intelligence officer 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington 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. ... more |
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China sends experimental satellite into orbit with Long March 4C rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2024 An experimental satellite was launched into space aboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket on Sunday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, situated in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China. ... more
Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacementWashington 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 
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 
OCCAR and MBDA begin HYDIS2 concept phaseLondon, UK (SPX) May 16, 2024 MBDA has signed an agreement with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on behalf of the partners of the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS2) Consortium. The European Defe ... more |
  EchoStar secures contract to provide 5G to US Navy and agencies  
Japan, US sign agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptorTokyo (AFP) May 15, 2024 Japan and the United States are planning to develop interceptors to shoot down hypersonic missiles by the 2030s under a contract signed by the two countries on Wednesday. ... more |
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US says it raised concerns over AI 'misuse' with ChinaWashington (AFP) May 15, 2024 The United States said Wednesday it raised concerns with China about its "misuse" of artificial intelligence but voiced hope to keep open communication after the powers' first dialogue on the fast-growing technology. ... more 
US senators unveil 'roadmap' to AI lawsWashington (AFP) May 15, 2024 Top US lawmakers on Wednesday said efforts to pass laws governing AI were entering a higher gear and hoped to pump $32 billion into the sector to help assure US dominance. ... more 
China shows off robot 'dogs of war' in Cambodia drillsKampong Chhnang, Cambodia (AFP) May 16, 2024 China's military showed off its machine gun equipped robot battle "dogs" Thursday at the start of its biggest ever drills with Cambodian forces, as the United States frets about Beijing's growing influence in the Southeast Asian country. ... 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 |
 
Putin says better weapons key to Ukraine victoryMoscow (AFP) May 15, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that more powerful and advanced weapons could hasten victory for his troops fighting in Ukraine. ... 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 ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2024 Terran Orbital has been selected by Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer contract. Lockheed Martin will supply the SDA ... more |
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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  
Senegal navy intercepts over 550 migrants in MayDakar (AFP) May 16, 2024 Senegal's navy has intercepted more than 550 migrants since the start of May in four separate operations, as West African nations face mass departures for Europe. ... more 
US military sees 500 tons of aid soon into Gaza via pierWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The US military said Thursday it expected around 500 tons of aid to enter Gaza in the coming days after an emergency pier was affixed to the shore in the war-ravaged territory. ... more 
EU urges Big Tech to be 'vigilant' after Slovak PM shootingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 16, 2024 The EU on Thursday called on the world's biggest digital platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, to counter any disinformation based on footage of the shooting of Slovakia's prime minister. ... more |
Israel PM says no humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands flee RafahRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 15, 2024 Israel's prime minister on Wednesday insisted there was no "humanitarian catastrophe" in Rafah as he announced nearly 500,000 people had been evacuated from the south Gaza city amid intense fighting. ... 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 
Reddit gives OpenAI access to its wealth of postsSan Francisco (AFP) May 17, 2024 OpenAI will have access to Reddit data for training its artificial intelligence models and will put its technology to work on the popular discussion platform, the companies said Thursday. ... 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 |
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French court confiscates 9 chateaux from Chinese magnateParis (AFP) May 15, 2024 A French court ruled Wednesday to confiscate nine Bordeaux wine country chateaux acquired by Chinese magnate convicted of laundering Chinese government funds. ... more 
Researchers uncover how jelly sea creatures might shape modern roboticsEugene OR (SPX) May 16, 2024 Scientists at the University of Oregon have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of l ... more 
China 'can't have it both ways' with Russia and West: USWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The United States on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping cannot both improve ties with the West and support Russia after he vowed to boost relations with his counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more 
China industrial output picks up, retail sales slow in AprilBeijing (AFP) May 17, 2024 Chinese industrial production picked up in April but consumption slowed, official figures showed Friday, as woes in the property sector and elsewhere continued to weigh on economic recovery. ... more |
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