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  Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 10, 2024 A European consortium, led by Spanish mission and system integrator Elecnor Deimos ("Deimos"), is working to develop an inflatable heat shield (IHS) for recovering rocket stages from space. This system could also protect cargo during re-entry and may be used for Mars missions. ICARUS ("Inflatable Concept Aeroshell for the Recovery of a re-Usable launcher Stage") has received euro 10 million in funding from the European Commission (EC) under the Horizon Europe programme (grant nr. 101134997). This ... read more |
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NASA and Boeing Advance Starliner Tests with Crew at Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are testing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at the International Space Station. This mission aims to collect data for NASA certification of the Starline ... more  
Ten make the cut for China's fourth batch of astronautsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 Ten candidates, including eight space pilots and two payload specialists, have been selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday. ... more  
DOE Unveils Decadal Strategy for Fusion EnergyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) marked the two-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration's launch of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy by releasing the DOE Fusi ... more 
Virgin Galactic completes final spaceflight before two-year pauseWashington (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. ... more |
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 Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging docking 
In first, SpaceX's megarocket Starship nails ocean splashdownBoca 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. ... more |
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Finland says suspects Russia of violating airspaceHelsinki (AFP) June 10, 2024 Finland said Monday it suspected that a Russian military aircraft had violated Finnish airspace in the Gulf of Finland. ... 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 
China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, MacauHong Kong (AFP) June 11, 2024 China on Tuesday announced the first astronaut candidates from its special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, with the latter calling it a "glorious page" in the city's history. ... more |
 Russian military jet crashes killing two pilots 
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 
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 |
 
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 
New turbulence transition discovered in fusion plasmasTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 10, 2024 Fusion energy is that released when two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier one (nuclear fusion reaction). Fusion energy-based power generation (fusion power plant) uses the energy generat ... more  
Europe's Largest Ground Segment Upgraded Without User DisruptionParis, France (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Over 200 professionals from ESA, EUSPA, and European industry across four Galileo centres and seven external entities have successfully upgraded Galileo's extensive ground segment. This operation in ... 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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Chinese Premier Li to visit Australia as trade ties warmSydney (AFP) June 11, 2024 China's Premier Li Qiang will travel to Australia this weekend on the highest-ranking visit in seven years, Canberra announced Tuesday, as the two nations' trade ties improve despite their strategic rivalry in the Pacific. ... more 
Asian markets mostly down ahead of Fed, US inflation dataHong Kong (AFP) June 11, 2024 Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision and US inflation data, while the euro struggled to recover from a sell-off fuelled by political uncertainty in Europe. ... more 
Chinese developer Dexin ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong courtHong Kong (AFP) June 11, 2024 A Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of Chinese developer Dexin on Tuesday, according to a report, making it the latest firm to be hit with such an order as the sector struggles with a long-running debt crisis. ... more 
Huthi rebels say they attacked three ships off Yemen's coastSanaa (AFP) June 9, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels said Sunday they targeted ships off the country's coast with missiles and drones after maritime security firms said two vessels had caught fire after being hit by projectiles. ... more |
China probes top exec at state investment firm for corruptionBeijing (AFP) June 9, 2024 A top executive at a major Chinese state-backed investment company is under investigation for corruption, the government's anti-corruption body said Sunday, as an unrelenting crackdown on graft sweeps through the finance sector. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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