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  Sydney (AFP) May 14, 2025 An Australian company says it aims to make the first orbital test launch of a locally-developed rocket on Thursday, carrying a jar of Vegemite as its payload. The three-stage Eris rocket is set to fly from a spaceport near Bowen on the east coast, said its developer, Gilmour Space Technologies. If successful, it would be the first Australian-made rocket to make an orbital launch from Australian soil. After securing approval from the Australian Space Agency, takeoff is expected within a multi ... read more |
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3D Printing Technologies Pave the Way for Moon and Mars ConstructionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 NASA is pushing the boundaries of construction technology to support long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars. By focusing on in-situ resource utilization, the agency aims to reduce the need ... more 
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) May 13, 2025 SpaceX early Tuesday launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida's east coast. ... more  
Transforming Small Satellites with Advanced Wireless Chip for Enhanced ConnectivityTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 14, 2025 Small satellites, typically weighing between 10 and 100 kilograms, are playing a crucial role in advancing global connectivity through satellite constellations. However, these compact satellites oft ... more  
Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototypes Enter Phase 2 for Advanced On-Orbit Crosslink CompatibilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 The United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat as part of Phase 2 of the $100 million Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) p ... more |
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Satellites Enhance Navigation Safety on the Mersey with Cutting-Edge Tidal MappingLondon, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025 Scientists at the UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Liverpool are using satellite technology to improve the safety and efficiency of port operations on the iconic Mersey River. Funded by th ... more |
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Rocket Lab Secures U.S. Air Force Contract for Neutron Re-Entry MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced that it will launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron, for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of a pioneering Rocket C ... more  
China Establishes UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office at Wuhan UniversitySydney, Australia (SPX) May 07, 2025 On April 22, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Director Aarti Holla-Maini led a delegation to Wuhan University, where a cooperation memorandum was signed with university preside ... more 
NASA Progresses Toward Crewed Moon Mission with Spacecraft, Rocket MilestonesWashington DC (SPX) May 07, 2025 Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the Moon next year on Artemis II, NASA's first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch. ... more 
SpaceX gets US approval to launch more Starship flights from TexasWashington (AFP) May 6, 2025 Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the number of annual Starship rocket launches from five to 25 at its Texas base, marking a major boost for the company's ambitions. ... more |
India plans manned space flight by 2027New Delhi (AFP) May 6, 2025 India's space agency said Tuesday it planned to launch an uncrewed orbital mission later this year before its first human spaceflight in early 2027. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China completes testing of powerful reusable liquid rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) May 14, 2025 China has successfully completed full-scale testing of a 140-tonne liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine, a critical component for the nation's reusable carrier rockets, according to its developer, th ... more 
Sierra Space Reaches Key Milestone in Space Force R-GPS ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Sierra Space, a major player in commercial space and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of a critical testing phase for its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, developed in co ... more  
Israel warns Yemenis to avoid ports after intercepting missileJerusalem (AFP) May 14, 2025 Israel's army on Wednesday urged Yemenis to stay away from Huthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels. ... more  
Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle EastAmman (AFP) May 11, 2025 Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries. ... more |
 
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more 
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more 
Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more 
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on boardTokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more |
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EU demands accountability for Myanmar school strikeBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 14, 2025 The EU on Wednesday voiced shock at a deadly air strike on a school in central Myanmar, warning the "perpetrators must be held accountable for this atrocity". ... more 
Israel military tells Yemenis to evacuate Huthi-run portsJerusalem (AFP) May 11, 2025 Israel's military issued a warning on Sunday for Yemenis to leave three ports in areas controlled by Huthi rebels, following Israeli strikes in recent days in retaliation for missile attacks. ... more  
Pakistan and India accuse each other of waves of drone attacksNew Delhi (AFP) May 8, 2025 India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of carrying out waves of drone attacks, as deadly confrontations between the nuclear-armed foes drew global calls for calm. ... more 
Russia, China slam Trump's plan for 'Iron Dome' missile shieldMoscow (AFP) May 8, 2025 Russia and China on Thursday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan for an Iron Dome-like missile defence system as "deeply destabilising", saying it risked turning space into a "battlefield". ... more |
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Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territoryCairo (AFP) May 8, 2025 Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say. ... more |
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Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones near military installationsRawalpindi, Pakistan (AFP) May 8, 2025 Pakistan's army said Thursday it shot down 25 Indian drones, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades. ... more 
Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: studyParis (AFP) May 14, 2025 Scorching heatwaves fuelled by global warming are increasing the risk of dangerous complications during pregnancies across the world, a report warned on Wednesday. ... more  
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fallBoston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025 The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more 
China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisisBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China told the United States on Tuesday to "stop smearing and shifting blame" on the causes of its fentanyl crisis, condemning Washington's "unreasonable" tariffs imposed over the issue. ... more |
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