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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 China is gearing up for its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen 2, which is set to launch in the coming months from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The space agency announced on Thursday that the robotic probe has already arrived at the launch facility. It stated that "facilities at the launch center are in good condition, and pre-launch preparations are underway as planned." The mission is scheduled to ... read more |
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Chip based microcombs boost gps precisionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 Optical atomic clocks hold the promise of enhancing timekeeping and positioning in everyday devices by a factor of one thousand. Yet their large size and complex design have kept them confined to ad ... more  
PLD Space expands global launch network with new Oman spaceportMadrid, Spain (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 PLD Space, a global provider of space services specializing in vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing, has announced its selection of the Etlaq spaceport in Oman as its second operation ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2025 SpaceX on Friday morning launched 23 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the 450th flight involving a Falcon 9 rocket. ... more 
ATMOS EU Funding Drives PHOENIX 2 AdvancementBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 ATMOS Space Cargo a leading European space logistics startup has received a total funding package of euro 13.1 million from the European Innovation Council Accelerator a flagship component of the E ... more |
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Musk furious as critics push back at DOGE's blind destruction of S&T research fundingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is moving full steam ahead with its aggressive cost-cutting measures, drawing sharp criticism from the scientific and medical communities. With ... more |
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Trump considering 'alternatives' to Boeing for Air Force One contractWashington (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Donald Trump said his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane. ... more 
China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed seaBeijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to longstanding territorial tensions between the two countries. ... more  
ESA advances HydRON project for next-generation space communicationsParis, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a significant step in advancing space-based optical communications by signing a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughp ... more 
ESA advances optical technology for next-generation navigationParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a significant step towards integrating optical technology into positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. To advance this effort, ESA has entered in ... more |
Chinese developer delivers Liqing-2 rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 China's CAS Space has successfully completed the delivery of its Liqing-2 liquid oxygen kerosene engine, the company announced on Thursday. The Liqing-2, a first-stage engine for the Lijian se ... more  |
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BlackSky and Rocket Lab Set Launch Date for First Gen-3 SatelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have scheduled the launch of BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite, targeting a February 18 liftoff. The mission, dubbed "Fas ... more 
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MODParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Airbus has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design and manufacture two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites under the Oberon program. These state-of-the-art satellite ... more 
Chinese space firm showcases mobile-to-satellite communication techSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Chinese space technology company GalaxySpace has successfully demonstrated mobile-to-satellite communication technology utilizing China's first low-Earth orbit broadband communication test constella ... more 
Long March 8A Rocket Successfully Completes Maiden FlightSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 China has successfully launched its Long March 8A carrier rocket for the first time, sending a group of satellites into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) announced. The ... more |
Super-precise satellite time synchronization achieves picosecond accuracyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 A cutting-edge carrier-phase-based approach to satellite-ground time synchronization has reached an unprecedented level of precision, achieving picosecond-level accuracy. This breakthrough stands to ... more  
Elsight's connectivity enables Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct 320-Mile UAV pipeline patrol for ShellLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Elsight (ASX: ELS), a leader in connectivity solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems, played a crucial role in supporting Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) in its completion of a 320-mile pipeline pa ... more  
New research explores CubeSat swarms for spacecraft servicing and repairLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 As space agencies and private companies design satellites and telescopes with repairability in mind, the need for efficient servicing trajectories becomes crucial. Researchers from the Department of ... more  
Two jailed for 18 years over tower block collapse in Turkey quakeIstanbul (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Two senior figures involved in the construction of a part a huge Turkish residential complex that collapsed in the 2022 earthquake have been jailed for more than 18 years, local media reported Wednesday. ... more |
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Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic researchSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 AI chipmaker Nvidia and research partners have created what they call the largest artificial intelligence system yet for biological research, the company said on Wednesday, aiming to speed up breakthroughs in medicine and genetics. ... more 
Russians who fled war keen to stay on in SerbiaBelgrade (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 With his homeland mired in war with Ukraine, Ivan Alexandrov decided to try his luck thousands of miles away, where Russian expats have carved out their own flourishing community in Serbia. ... more  
Most Asian markets track Wall St loss; Hong Kong extends gainsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street, where a disappointing round of data added to concerns about the world's number one economy. ... more 
Well-off Hong Kong daunted by record deficitsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades following a painful run of mammoth deficits, with experts urging the government to make careful cuts as the economy wobbles. ... more |
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Trump tariffs shake up China's factory heartlandDongguan, China (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 In a drab office in China's industrial heartland, Andy Xiao frets over the future of his shoe materials business, now straining under sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. ... more |
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Trump orders tighter curbs on Chinese investments in key sectorsWashington (AFP) Feb 22, 2025 US President Donald Trump has signed a memo calling for curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors like technology and critical infrastructure, a move Beijing slammed on Saturday as "discriminatory." ... more 
Panama court to hear challenge to Hong Kong firm's canal concessionPanama City (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 A Panama court has agreed to review the concession granted to a Hong Kong-based firm to operate ports on either end of the Panama Canal - the source of US President Donald Trump's concerns for Chinese influence over the waterway. ... more  
ChatGPT's OpenAI reports surge to 400 mn weekly usersNew York (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI has seen its weekly active users jump 33 percent to 400 million since December, the company said on Thursday. ... more  
China's sprawling rail projects around AsiaTokyo (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries. ... more |
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