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  Paris, France (SPX) May 20, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch, carrying multiple space missions. One notable mission is Replicator, a project by Orbital Matter, which will demonstrate new 3D printing technology in space. The Replicator mission, a collaboration between Warsaw, Poland, and Berlin, Germany-based startup Orbital Matter, aims to show how 3D printing can be used in orbit, potentially enabling the creation of new space structures with fewer resources. Orbital Matter aims to become the first c ... read more |
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Office of Space Commerce Extends TraCSS ProjectLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced a one-month extension of the Consolidated Pathfinder project supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Launched in January ... more 
Orbex partners with MSP for automated component productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 Orbex has announced a partnership with MSP to enhance the automation of component production for its orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will supply technology to automate the production ... more 
Boeing Starliner launch delayed to Tuesday due to helium leakWashington DC (UPI) May 15, 2024 Boeing's Starliner flight to the International Space Station was delayed again due to a helium leak. ... more  
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 |
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 Voyager Space to Develop New Airlock Concept for Mars Transit 
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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Maritime Launch Secures Conditional $12.9M Term Sheet from Canadian GovernmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has received a conditional term sheet for a $12.9 million contribution administered under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The funding will support Maritime Launch ... more 
NASA names David Salvagnini as chief artificial intelligence officerWashington DC (UPI) May 13, 2024 David Salvagnini, NASA's chief data officer, will take on the expanded role of chief artificial intelligence officer, the agency announced Monday. ... more 
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  
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 replacement 
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 |
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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 agenciesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 16, 2024 EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract under the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Spiral 4 wireless products and services p ... more  
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 
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 |
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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  
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  
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 
China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property marketBeijing (AFP) May 17, 2024 China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could buy up commercial real estate, in some of Beijing's most ambitious moves yet to lift the ailing housing market out of an unprecedented debt crisis. ... more |
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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 
Putin in trade push on final day of China tripBeijing (AFP) May 17, 2024 Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine. ... more 
Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia on China property supportHong Kong (AFP) May 17, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring. ... more 
US bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over forced laborWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The United States said Thursday it is blocking imports from dozens of China-based textile companies, citing forced labor concerns surrounding their products. ... more |
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