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  Boca Chica, United States (AFP) June 6, 2024 SpaceX's massive Starship rocket achieved its first ever splashdown during a test flight Thursday, in a major milestone for the prototype system that may one day send humans to Mars. Scraps of fiery debris came flying off the spaceship as it descended over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia, dramatic video from an onboard camera showed, but it ultimately held together and survived atmospheric reentry. "Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a soft lan ... read more |
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Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging dockingWashington (AFP) June 6, 2024 A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. ... more  
'Nicely done!' Boeing Starliner astronauts welcomed to ISS at lastWashington DC (UPI) Jun 6, 2024 Boeing Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were welcomed aboard the International Space Station Thursday at 3:45 p.m. following a successful 1:34 p.m. EDT docking. ... more 
SpaceX's megarocket Starship launches on fourth test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) June 6, 2024 Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket, launched for its fourth test flight Thursday, and is now attempting to fly halfway around the globe before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. ... more 
Russian cosmonaut logs record 1,000th day in spaceWashington DC (UPI) Jun 5, 2024 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko on Wednesday literally set an out-of-this-world record when he became the first human to spend a total of 1,000 days in space. ... more |
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  AI Approach Elevates Plasma Performance and Stability Across Fusion Devices 
ready to fly,' as SpaceX prepares for fourth test launch in TexasWashington DC (UPI) Jun 5, 2024 SpaceX is gearing up to launch Starship's fourth test flight just after sunrise Thursday from Texas, two days after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the mega rocket a license to fly. ... more |
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Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launchParis (AFP) June 5, 2024 The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. ... more 
Two Terran Orbital Space Vehicles Added to NASA's $6 Billion Rapid IV ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Terran Orbital has expanded its offerings under NASA's multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NASA has added two additi ... more 
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilitiesWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night with 20 Starlink satellites, including some with Direct to Cell capabilities that will improve access to text and voice data here on Earth. ... more 
ESA Invites Launch Providers for European Launcher ChallengeParis, France (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 ESA has launched a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at European launch service providers in preparation for the European Launcher Challenge. This initiative, unveiled in Seville, Spain, in Novemb ... more |
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Airlines eye 'new frontier' of AI ahead of global summitDubai (AFP) June 3, 2024 Airlines may not be replacing pilots with artificial intelligence anytime soon, but aviation industry experts say the new technology is already revolutionising the way they do business. ... more |
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Roscosmos Progress 88 cargo spacecraft docked at the International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2024 NASA's unmanned Progress 88 cargo spacecraft docked successfully at the International Space Station on Saturday morning. ... more 
Japanese billionaire cancels lunar SpaceX voyageTokyo, Japan (AFP) Jun 01, 2024 Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said on Saturday he has cancelled his journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket, a voyage that had boasted an artist-filled crew, because of development delays. ... more  
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space raceShanghai (AFP) June 6, 2024 A world-first launch from the far side of the Moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX. ... more  
Ukraine says Italy will supply another air defence batteryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 4, 2024 Kyiv on Tuesday said that Italy would supply Ukraine with another air defence system, weapons that senior Ukrainian officials have been urging allies to send to fend off Russian assaults. ... more |
 
China denies pressuring other countries to avoid Ukraine peace summitBeijing (AFP) June 3, 2024 China on Monday denied accusations by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that it was trying to prevent other nations from attending a planned peace summit on the war in Ukraine. ... more  
French sailors in Normandy jump from D-Day to dronesOmaha Beach, France (AFP) June 6, 2024 Sergeant Artur felt "great pride" to storm ashore on Omaha Beach Tuesday alongside American troops in an exercise ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, as his French marine infantry practise with the latest technology for modern conflicts. ... more  
Israeli white phosphorus stalks south Lebanon: rights groupsBeirut (AFP) June 5, 2024 Mohammad Hammud, in his late 70s, was at home with his wife in a south Lebanon border village when Israeli bombing hit. This time, the attack was different. ... more  
Swiss fighter jets switch runway for motorwayPayerne, Switzerland (AFP) June 5, 2024 Four fighter jets roared in for landing in Switzerland on Wednesday, not on an airfield but on one of the country's main motorways, in a manouevre not attempted in the country in decades. ... more |
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Japanese Consortium Commits $100 Million to AALTO HAPSTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 A consortium of Japanese businesses led by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, with Mizuho Bank Limited and the Development Bank of Japan Inc., has committed to invest $100 million in AA ... more 
Northrop Grumman and Andoya Space Sign Collaboration Agreement for Norway's Defense PlanBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 01, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Andoya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support Norway's Long Term Defense Plan. This collaboration aims to develop advanced autonomous ... more 
Germany to buy 20 more Eurofighter jets to boost defenceBerlin (AFP) June 5, 2024 Germany will buy another 20 Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, as Berlin battles to bulk up its defences. ... more 
Political consensus in Norway to beef up militaryOslo (AFP) June 4, 2024 Norway's government and opposition on Tuesday agreed unanimously to beef up the country's military, ordering a sixth submarine and installing an anti-air defence system to protect the Oslo region. ... more |
Airbus Unveils New Wingman Drone at ILA BerlinBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Airbus will showcase its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. Traditionally, a Wingman is a pilot in another aircraft supporting the flight lead. In the Airbu ... more  
'Whole family cried': New gene therapy offers hope for deaf kidsWashington (AFP) June 5, 2024 Zhu Yangyang babbles away like a typical happy three-year-old, calling out for "mama" and "papa" and accurately naming colors - a remarkable achievement considering he was completely deaf just months ago. ... more  
Body recovery 'called off' at Papua New Guinea landslide sitePort Moresby (AFP) June 5, 2024 The bodies of hundreds of villagers feared buried in Papua New Guinea landslide will not be recovered, the military said Wednesday, describing recovery operations as "too dangerous". ... more 
AI Enhances Nanofiber Acoustic Energy HarvestersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have utilized artificial intelligence to improve the design and production of nanofibers used in wearable nanofiber acoustic ene ... more |
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Kate Darling to Highlight Robotics at ISSRDC 2024 KeynoteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Kate Darling, an expert in robotics and society, will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC). Da ... more 
Asian markets track Wall St record as US jobs fuel rate cut hopesHong Kong (AFP) June 6, 2024 Asian markets extended a surge on Wall Street Thursday as another round of soft US jobs data ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year. ... more 
Meta hit with privacy complaints in Europe over AI plansVienna (AFP) June 6, 2024 A Vienna-based privacy campaign group filed complaints in 11 European countries against Meta on Thursday, saying the global tech giant's planned privacy policy change would allow "unlawful" use of personal data for artificial intelligence technology. ... more 
AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests showWashington (AFP) June 5, 2024 Tests on a leading AI tool allowed the creation of deceptive and incriminating images of President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a watchdog said Wednesday, despite pledges to block fake photos of the presidential contenders ahead of elections in November. ... more |
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