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Rocket Lab completes two launches in under 24 hours![]() Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has achieved a significant milestone, completing its 56th Electron mission and deploying five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operator Kineis. The mission, titled "Ice AIS Baby," launched from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 4:55 pm on November 25 NZDT (03:55 UTC). The satellites were deployed into a 643 km low Earth orbit, marking Rocket Lab's 14th mission of 2024 and 56th mission overall. This operatio ... read more |
PLD Space partners with Deimos for MIURA 5 guidance system developmentBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 PLD Space has announced the selection of Deimos to co-lead the development of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to commence its launch ca ... more
ISS National Lab Showcases Advances in Microgravity Physical Science ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 A recent publication in 'Gravitational and Space Research' highlights significant findings from research conducted through the ISS National Laboratory, focusing on transport phenomena - key processe ... more
Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reportedTokyo (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket, television footage showed. ... more
HyImpulse secures funding to Advance Small Launcher 1Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 HyImpulse Technologies GmbH, a prominent European company specializing in launch systems for small satellite transportation, has announced the acquisition of euro 11.8 million in funding through th ... more |
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Germany fears outside hand in deadly Lithuania jet crashVilnius (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 A DHL cargo plane crashed Monday near the Lithuanian capital's airport, killing one crew member, with Germany raising the possibility of outside involvement in the disaster. ... more |
Russia and Ukraine trade aerial attacks amid escalation fearsKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 Russia said Monday its air defences had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, amid heightened tensions over Kyiv's use of Western-supplied long-range arms against Russia. ... more
AMSL Aero completes first free flight of Vertiia eVTOLSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 AMSL Aero, a leader in zero-emission aircraft innovation, has successfully conducted the initial free flight of Vertiia, marking Australia's debut in passenger-capable, emission-free long-range elec ... more
Aalyria and iSEE join forces to advance space traffic managementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Aalyria, a leader in advanced networking and laser communications technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Impact Space Expedition and Exploration Global (iSEE) to deliver an advance ... more
AnalySwift aims to transform spacecraft for secondary uses during extended missionsWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 AnalySwift LLC, a Purdue University-affiliated company, has received a Phase I STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) contract from NASA worth $156,424. Allan Wood, AnalySwift president and ... more |
Orion Space Solutions set to enhance on-orbit refueling for U.S. Space ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a subsidiary of Arcfield, has secured an additional contract from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to extend its work on the Tetra-6 mission. Th ... more ![]() |
PLD Space teams with Deimos to advance GNC system for MIURA 5Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 PLD Space has partnered with Deimos to co-develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to begin its launch campaign by late 2025, MIURA 5 wi ... more
Robot flies like a birdBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Have you ever considered why airplanes require a vertical tailfin for stability? While removing the vertical tailfin could make planes significantly more energy-efficient, achieving this has been a ... more
Western leaders on their guard with China ahead of Trump returnBeijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping pitched his country as a font of stability at the G20 summit this week as a second Trump term looms, but analysts say wary Western nations are likely to hold Beijing at bay. ... more
Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik hypersonic missileWashington DC (UPI) Nov 23, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is "ready to be used" again if necessary. ... more |
Ukraine seeking new air-defence systems after latest Russian strike: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defence systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. ... more
Russia gave N. Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops: Seoul security chiefSeoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for deploying troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, Seoul's top security advisor said Friday. ... more
MapGuard enhances emergency evacuation tools across the BalticsParis, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Access to accurate and timely information during emergency evacuations is critical to saving lives. With the rising frequency of natural disasters and conflicts, the demand for reliable, rapid-respo ... more
France unveils new measures to combat violence against womenParis (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse, as the country reckons with a mass rape trial that has shocked the public. ... more |
Center for Catastrophe Modeling advances disaster preparedness solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 The recent Workshop on Climate, Equity, and Resilience in Catastrophe Modeling, hosted by Lehigh University, quickly transformed into a critical discussion following one of the most destructive mete ... more
China zeroes in on 'common' disputes in wake of deadly attacksBeijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2024 Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of "common" disputes such as those involving marriages and property, the justice ministry said, as the public reels from a recent string of deadly attacks. ... more
Failure haunts UN environment conferencesBaku (AFP) Nov 23, 2024 Negotiators were struggling to reach a deal Saturday at UN climate talks in Baku. If they fail, it would not be the first time. ... more
IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growthWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on its "robust" economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. ... more |
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Trump vows big tariffs on Mexico, Canada and ChinaWashington (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China in response to illegal drug trade and immigration. ... more |
Engineers develop additive for affordable renewable energy storageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Advancing the promise of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, University of Wisconsin - Madison researchers have designed a water-soluble chemical additive to improve bromide-based aqueous ... more
Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warningHong Kong (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 Asian markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, dealing a blow to hopes of a more moderate approach to trade policy. ... more
EU launches WTO challenge against China's brandy dutiesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 The European Union on Monday formally launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization against China's move to impose anti-dumping measures on brandy imported from the bloc. ... more
PLP launches drone kit for installing bird diverters on power linesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 PLP, a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions for electric power systems, has introduced the RAPTOR CLAMP Drone Kit, marking a major step forward in the use of drones for overhead power line ... more |
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