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  Washington (AFP) June 8, 2024 Virgin Galactic on Saturday successfully completed its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the space tourism company seeks to finally turn a profit. "Galactic07 is back on terra firma, now as astronauts!" the company said on X, formerly Twitter, referring to a team of two pilots and two passengers. "Our pilots, crew and spaceship have landed safely at Spaceport America, New Mexico." A huge carrier plane took off from the runway ... read more |
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Ohio State students to test space food solutions for NASAColumbus OH (SPX) Jun 09, 2024 NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge kicks off its final eight-week demonstration this month, and a new crew is running the show. NASA's partner for the Deep Space Food Challenge, the Methuselah F ... more  
Ariane 6 to Launch SpaceCase SC-X01 for Heat Shield DemonstrationParis, France (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions with diverse objectives and destinations. The first flight of Ariane 6 will demonstrate its versatility and ... more 
US and Germany double down on space explorationWashington DC (UPI) Jun 09, 2024 U.S. and German officials this week met in Berlin to discuss ongoing and future collaborations in space exploration and Earth science. Leaders at the inaugural U.S.-Germany Space Dialogue highlighte ... more 
Rocket Lab plans 50th Electron mission to deploy five satellites for KineisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab or "the Company) has announced the launch window for its 50th Electron mission, which will deploy five Internet-of-Things (IoT) satellites for French ... more |
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Stealth gas contracts awarded amid high profile crewed Starliner missionWashington DC (UPI) Jun 7, 2024 NASA has awarded key contracts to a half dozen companies that will supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen in support of operations at agency centers and facilities across the United States, the space agency announced Thursday. ... more |
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China Open to Space Collaboration with the USSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 China has expressed its willingness to engage in space exchanges and cooperation with the United States, urging the US to eliminate barriers hindering such collaborations. "The remarks were ma ... 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 
Artemis III Integrated Test Achieves Major MilestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson and NASA astronaut Douglas Wheelock conducted integrated testing in Axiom Space's new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis campaign, aimed at returning astronauts to the ... more  
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 |
  Europe's Largest Ground Segment Upgraded Without User Disruption
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 |
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French Mirage jets to join US F-16 in patchwork Ukraine air forceParis (AFP) June 7, 2024 As Ukrainian pilots train on American-built F-16 fighters, France's announcement Thursday that it will supply Mirage jets will bring Kyiv a mix-and-match air fleet in line with its existing jumble of Western-supplied weapons. ... more  
China FM to attend BRICS meeting in Russia next week: ministryBeijing (AFP) June 7, 2024 China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week for a gathering of counterparts from the BRICS group of emerging economies, Beijing said Friday. ... more 
Ukraine urges Chinese companies to invest in war-torn countryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 6, 2024 A Ukrainian diplomat visiting China urged state and private companies to work more closely with the war-torn country and boost trade and investment, Kyiv's foreign ministry said Wednesday. ... 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 |
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 
France to transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine: MacronParis (AFP) June 6, 2024 France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. ... more  
SES Space and Defense Successfully Demonstrates Multi-orbit, Multi-band LEO RelayLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 SES Space and Defense, a subsidiary of SES, has announced the successful demonstration of a multi-orbit, multi-band commercial space relay service for NASA's Communications Services Project (CSP). ... more  
NATO nations 'need to build more' military equipment: top general to AFPColleville-Sur-Mer, France (AFP) June 6, 2024 NATO nations "need to build more" military equipment to face up to the growing threat from Russia, the alliance's top general Christopher Cavoli told AFP Thursday. ... more |
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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  
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 
China's Xi hails Brazil ties as VP Alckmin visits BeijingBeijing (AFP) June 7, 2024 Xi Jinping hailed China's friendship with Brazil on Friday, telling visiting Vice President Geraldo Alckmin their ties "go far beyond the scope of bilateral relations". ... more 
Missile strikes cargo ship off Yemen: security firmLondon (AFP) June 8, 2024 An Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship caught fire after it was hit by a missile off the coast of Yemen on Saturday night, maritime security firm Ambrey said. ... more |
The unexpected origins of a modern finance toolBoston MA (SPX) Jun 09, 2024 In the early 1600s, the officials running Durham Cathedral, in England, had serious financial problems. Soaring prices had raised expenses. Most cathedral income came from renting land to tenant far ... more  
AI Approach Elevates Plasma Performance and Stability Across Fusion DevicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Achieving a sustained fusion reaction requires maintaining a high-performing plasma: one that is dense enough, hot enough, and confined long enough for fusion to take place. Researchers have encount ... more 
Chinese robot developers hope for road out of 'uncanny valley'Shanghai (AFP) June 7, 2024 A disembodied woman's head mugged and grimaced, aping the facial expressions of a user on a nearby laptop as visitors to the China Humanoid Robot Developer Conference watched in fascinated unease. ... more 
Safer and Flexible Battery Developed for Wearable TechSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. Fitness trackers, smart watches, virtual-reality headsets, smart clothing, and implants are ... more |
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US ramps up oversight of major AI players: reportWashington (AFP) June 6, 2024 Top US antitrust enforcers are moving forward with investigations into the roles played by Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia in the artificial intelligence boom, according to a report on Thursday. ... more 
Asian markets swing as traders eye major US jobs reportHong Kong (AFP) June 7, 2024 Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming next week. ... more 
China exports jump in May but imports slow: customsBeijing (AFP) June 7, 2024 China's exports accelerated far more than expected in May but imports slowed, official figures showed Friday, in further evidence of an uneven recovery for the world's number two economy. ... 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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