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  Beijing (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027. The tickets sold by firm Deep Blue Aerospace cost 1.5 million yuan ($211,000) and are for seats on a suborbital flight in which passengers will experience five minutes of zero gravity. They go on sale at 6:00 pm local time (1000 GMT) Thursday during a livestream shopping event hosted by the company's founder Huo Liang, Deep Blue announced via their WeChat account this week. Customers ... read more |
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NASA's quiet space fan technology could enhance future commercial space stationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 NASA researchers have developed a Quiet Space Fan aimed at reducing noise in crewed spacecraft, with plans to share the advancements with industry for possible use in future commercial space station ... more 
Human adaptation to spaceflight explored in latest NASA Nutrition BookLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 NASA has released its third comprehensive review of the role of nutrition in astronaut health, building on previous works published in 2009 and 2014. The latest book, *Human Adaptation to Spacefligh ... more  
Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Mond ... more 
SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS, begin journey home to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2024 Four SpaceX Crew-8 members climbed aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour on Wednesday, closed the hatch and successfully undocked from the International Space Station to begin their 34-hour journey back to Earth. The trip home follows weather delays, scheduling conflicts and more than seven months in space. ... more |
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NASA funds two teams to push life sciences research in spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 NASA announced two significant awards aimed at advancing scientific consortia to conduct ground-based studies that contribute to the agency's goals of sustaining human life in space. These consortia ... more |
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Accelerated muscle loss model in microgravity could aid Sarcopenia treatment researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Sarcopenia, a condition that affects over 50 million people globally, results in the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, heightening the risk of falls and fractures. Currently, exe ... more 
Southern Launch and Varda secure Australian approval for spacecraft re-entry at Koonibba Test RangeSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries, a U.S.-based company focused on microgravity-enabled life sciences, have been granted approval by the Australian Government for a series of spacecraft ret ... more  
US unveils national security memorandum on AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more 
A New Space Race: Bloomberg's Critique, NASA's Future, and the Geopolitical StakesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024 As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, it's clear that the stakes extend far beyond domestic issues like healthcare and the economy. The next administration will inherit a pivotal moment ... more |
 
Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo droneSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has introduced the W5000, the world's largest unmanned cargo drone. The aircraft made its first public appearance at a ceremony held in Changzhou, Jiangsu pr ... more  |
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Millennium Space Systems secures contract for additional Missile Track Custody satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company, has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to supply an additional set of six Missile Trac ... more 
X-Bow Systems demonstrates calability of solid rocket motor production with Bolt RocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a leading provider of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, has successfully completed the third flight of its Bolt Rocket. This laun ... more 
Phase Four unveils monopropellant multi-mode propulsion systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Phase Four, a leader in next-generation electric propulsion solutions for satellites, has announced the commercialization of its monopropellant multi-mode propulsion systems. Using their Maxwell Blo ... more  
SDA Selects AST SpaceMobile and Muon Space for HALO Program to Enhance Proliferated LEO CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected both AST SpaceMobile and Muon Space to participate in its Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (HALO) program. The HALO program is desi ... more |
Hezbollah drones target Netanyahu's home; PM calls it 'assassination' attemptWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2024 Hezbollah targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea early Saturday morning with three explosive drones, two of which were destroyed, while the third missed the house. ... more 
RTX's Raytheon showcases KuRFS and Coyote Systems in UAS defense testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently demonstrated the advanced capabilities of its Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote kinetic and non-kinetic effectors during the U.S. Army ... more  
Pentagon announces $400M in new round of military arms support for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 The Pentagon announced on Monday a new round of military assistance for Ukraine as it remains mired in its fight against invading Russia. ... more  
US approves $7.3 bn sale of F-16 upgrades for PolandWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $7.3 billion sale of upgrades for Poland's F-16 warplanes, boosting the defenses of a NATO member that shares a lengthy border with war-torn Ukraine. ... more |
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Impact of Hurricane Helene weighs on Munich Re's profitsBerlin (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 German reinsurance giant Munich Re said Tuesday its profits in the third quarter underperformed expectations as it recorded loses from Hurricane Helene, which swept across the southeastern United States earlier this year. ... more 
Giant infrared photovoltaic effect in tellurene shows potential for broad-spectrum neuromodulationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Efficient conversion of light into electricity is vital for applications in imaging, communication, sensing, and energy. The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) has gained attention for exceeding the Sh ... more 
Terrified Bangladeshis flee Israeli strikes in LebanonDhaka (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 The first Bangladeshis airlifted home after fleeing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon described the constant fear of living in a city rocked by explosions. ... more 
Revolutionizing crisis response across Europe with the Safeplace InitiativeParis, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 ESA is advancing Europe's crisis management capabilities by officially launching the Safety Platform for Crisis and Emergency (Safeplace) during the International Aeronautics Congress in Milan. In c ... more |
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Listening skills bring human-like touch to robotsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater, shaking your drink to hear how much soda is left. Now, researchers at Duke University are working to bring this type of human sensory ability to robots with ... more |
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Don't let tech gurus decide the future: Nobel winner Simon JohnsonParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Should our future by decided by the bosses of big tech firms? For Nobel economics prize winner Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a handful of billionaires will come at the expense of public interest. ... more 
AI system developed to evaluate IVF embryo quality using time-lapse imagesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have created an AI-based system capable of accurately evaluating the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images ... more 
Perplexity seeks news allies as it challenges GoogleSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Perplexity AI chief Aravind Srinivas said Wednesday that he hopes to collaborate with news publishers which accuse the Google challenger of freeloading off their work. ... more 
US regulator finalizes air taxi rulesNew York (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis. ... more |
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