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  Washington (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home. Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend eight days on the orbiting laboratory. But problems arose with the Starliner's propulsion system during the flight there, so NASA opted for a big change in plans ... read more |
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Trump-Musk alliance should boost 'space economy'Washington DC (UPI) Dec 18, 2024 Next year could be a transformative one for U.S. space exploration, as the election of Donald Trump to the presidency and his close relationship with SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk promises to cha ... more 
FAA issues License Authorization for SpaceX Starship Flight 7Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a license modification permitting SpaceX to conduct multiple missions of its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle under the Flight 7 mission profile. The ... more 
Japanese startup's space rocket launch failsTokyo (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiralling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch attempt had failed. ... more  
MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems unveils plans for the world's first fusion power plantBoston MA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 America is one step closer to tapping into a new and potentially limitless clean energy source today, with the announcement from MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) that it plans to build ... more |
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NASA adjusts Crew-10 launch to late March 2025Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the launch of the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to no earlier than late March 2025. The adjustment allows teams time to finalize processin ... more |
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SpaceX Launches SES O3b mPOWER Satellites to Expand Global Communications NetworkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched the SES O3b mPOWER mission on Tuesday afternoon, delivering two advanced communications satellites into medium Earth orbit (MEO). Liftoff occurred at 5:26 p.m. ET from L ... more  
Lockheed Martin prepares Next-Gen OPIR satellite for system testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has reached a significant milestone in the development of the U.S. Space Force's Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit ( ... more 
Improving fusion plasma predictions with multi-fidelity data science modelsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The quest for fusion energy, a potential solution to global energy challenges, has advanced through innovative approaches to plasma performance prediction. Magnetic confinement fusion reactors rely ... more  
SpaceX launches Space Force Rapid Response TrailblazerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 US Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) successfully executed a critical Rapid Response Trailblazer (RRT) mission in partnership with SpaceX. A Falcon 9 rocket ... more |
 
Skykraft to drive collaborative PNT Project with Indian partnersSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Skykraft has officially signed the Participating Project Partner Agreement for the "Demonstration of Collaborative Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)" project. This effort ... more  |
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ISS research on cancer and neurodegenerative therapies returns from Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Research aimed at advancing cancer detection, improving treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and enhancing respiratory therapies successfully returned from the International Space Station (ISS ... more 
Rocket Lab delivers second spacecraft and completes third for Varda Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully delivered its second Pioneer spacecraft to Vandenberg Space Force Base and finalized production and testing of a third spacecraft for Varda Space ... more 
Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I MissionCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Making the voyage 1.4 million miles around the Moon and back - the farthest a spacecraft built for humans has ever gone - the Orion spacecraft has faced a battery of tests over the years. Though Ori ... more 
First integration of European reusable stage demonstrator ThemisBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 ArianeGroup has successfully completed the initial mechanical integration of Themis, the European reusable launcher first stage demonstrator, at its Les Mureaux facility in France. Standing 28 ... more |
Fit for service Themis reusable rocket stage reaches key development milestoneParis, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 In December 2024, Europe's Themis reusable rocket first-stage demonstrator successfully completed a critical 'full fit-check' at ArianeGroup's Les Mureaux facility in France. This significant ... more 
Stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts face new delay in return to Earth from ISSWashington DC (UPI) Dec 17, 2024 Two Boeing Starliner astronauts, stranded at the International Space Station in June after what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight, are facing a new delay in their return trip to Earth, NASA revealed Tuesday. ... more  
Sikorsky to showcase autonomous flight capabilities for marine corpsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), has been tapped by the U.S. Marine Corps to showcase the capabilities and operational readiness of its MATRIX flight autonomy system. The demonstratio ... more  
Integrated Battle Command System enhances threat defense with advanced technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The U.S. Army's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), successfully demonstrated its versatility and effectiveness during recent flight tests ... more |
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RTX's Raytheon LTAMDS excels in live fire tests with complex threatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Raytheon, a business under RTX, reported that the U.S. Army has successfully employed the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to guide Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) intercepto ... more 
Smallsat market grows steadily amid Starlink and Starshield challenges driven by government demandParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The small satellite (smallsat) industry is set to achieve significant growth, with Novaspace's latest market intelligence report projecting the sector to reach a market value of $113.3 billion over ... more 
U.S. Defense Department taking 'all reports of drones seriously'Washington DC (UPI) Dec 17, 2024 The Department of Defense said Tuesday it is taking "all reports of drones seriously," as it works with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration to "assess the situation." ... more
Japanese start-up says space rocket launch attempt failsTokyo (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 A start-up aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit said Wednesday that the second launch attempt of its Kairos rocket failed shortly after lift-off. ... more |
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Lockheed Martin unveils Astris AI to deliver secure AI solutions across sectorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Lockheed Martin has introduced Astris AI, a newly formed subsidiary designed to provide secure, scalable, and resilient artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for U.S. defense industries and commerc ... more |
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China's space journey continues apaceBeijing, China (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Ae ... more  
Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... more 
SpaceRISE to develop and operate Europe's IRIS2 connectivity network under new EU contractParis, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 SES S.A. has announced that the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, has secured the Concession Contract with the European Commission to design, deploy, and manage the IRIS2 sovereign connectivity syst ... more 
ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellationParis, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed communications for EU governments, businesses, and citizens, will soon enter development fo ... more |
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