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  Paris, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 Production of Galileo Second Generation satellites advances as two independent Satellite Critical Design Review boards confirm the satellite designs meet all mission and performance requirements. This milestone is part of the schedule to develop the first 12 satellites of the Galileo Second Generation fleet. The European Galileo navigation system, known for its precision, is preparing for the Second Generation (G2), which will enhance positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities. The Sec ... read more |
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Ariane 6 to launch RAMI Deployer for interplanetary missionsParis, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions. This flight will demonstrate the rocket's ability to launch various payloads, including new satellites for ... more 
FAA seeks public input on SpaceX Starship's environmental impact in FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2024 Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration are preparing an environmental impact statement regarding licensing for the SpaceX Starship and its super-heavy launch vehicle and want public input. ... 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  
Drone tests radar system for planetary landingsParis, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 A drone took flight over Finland to evaluate the use of automotive radar technology for space applications. This technology, used in cars for automated cruise control, was tested for its potential i ... more |
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  NASA and Boeing Advance Starliner Tests with Crew at Space Station 
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 |
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European Consortium Receives euro 15M for Inflatable Heat Shield DevelopmentMadrid, 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 sys ... more  
Turkey signs deal with US to buy F-16 warplanesIstanbul (AFP) June 13, 2024 Turkey and the United States have signed a contract for the sale of F-16 warplanes after Washington greenlighted the $23 billion deal following months of negotiations, Turkish defence ministry sources said Thursday. ... more  
Germany plans revamped military service modelBerlin (AFP) June 12, 2024 Germany on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new military service model as the country looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
Hezbollah rains rockets on Israel after strike kills commanderBeirut (AFP) June 12, 2024 Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired successive barrages of rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday, after an Israeli air strike killed a senior commander in south Lebanon the previous day. ... more |
 New Cargo Drone HH-100 Completes First Flight 
Ukraine says destroys Russian missiles over KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 12, 2024 Ukrainian air defence downed two dozen Russian drones and several missiles overnight, some targeting the capital Kyiv, officials said Wednesday. ... more |
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Washington to send new Patriot missile system to Ukraine: US mediaWashington (AFP) June 12, 2024 The United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine in the coming days, US media reported, citing unnamed administration and military officials. ... more 
Russian military jet crashes killing two pilotsMoscow (AFP) June 11, 2024 A Russian military jet crashed during a training flight in the Caucasus region of North Ossetia, killing two people on board, the defence ministry said Tuesday. ... 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 
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 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 
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 |
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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 
Montana ballooning project confirms hypothesis about eclipse effects on atmosphereBozeman MT (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 A Montana State University researcher has announced the first confirmed detection of eclipse-induced gravity waves in Earth's stratosphere in data collected by students participating in an MSU-led n ... more  
U.S. condemns Houthis' detention of U.N. workers in YemenWashington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2024 The United States "strongly condemns" the Houthis' recent detention of more than a dozen United Nations workers, the State Department said Wednesday. ... more 
Human bodies mostly recover from space, tourist mission showsParis (AFP) June 11, 2024 How bad for your health is space travel? Answering this question will be crucial not just for astronauts aiming to go to Mars, but for a booming space tourism industry planning to blast anyone who can afford it into orbit. ... 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 
In shadow of war, Lebanese find respite on southern beachTyre, Lebanon (AFP) June 12, 2024 After the roar of Israeli warplanes terrified her baby grandson, Umm Hassan's family sought solace on a south Lebanon beach, hoping to escape the escalating cross-border violence. ... more 
Suspect arrested over stabbing of four Americans in ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 11, 2024 Chinese police said on Tuesday they have arrested a suspect over the stabbing of four American college teachers at a public park in the country's northeast. ... more 
Germany warns of 'trade war' over EU's China EV tariffsBerlin (AFP) June 12, 2024 The EU's threat to hit Chinese electric cars with additional tariffs following an anti-subsidy probe risks a "trade war", Germany said Wednesday, as the country's auto giants warned the move would backfire. ... more |
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Asian stocks build on Wall St records after US inflation dataHong Kong (AFP) June 13, 2024 Asian traders extended a rally across world markets on Thursday as they welcomed figures showing US inflation slowed further last month, tempering concerns about the Federal Reserve's forecast of just one interest rate cut this year. ... 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 
Google to test AI phone theft features in BrazilRio De Janeiro (AFP) June 11, 2024 Google said Tuesday it has chosen Brazil, a country where nearly two cellphones are pilfered every minute, to test a new Artificial Intelligence system to automatically block stolen Android smartphones. ... more  
New approaches for perovskite-based ferroelectric ceramics in energy storageSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 With the increasing impacts of climate change and resource depletion, dielectric capacitors are becoming key candidates for high-performance energy storage devices. However, various dielectric ceram ... more |
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