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  Beijing (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 China has successfully retrieved its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, marking a significant achievement in the country's space program. According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the satellite was recovered at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia at 10:39 a.m. Beijing Time on Friday. "All the returnable payloads in fields like plant and microorganism breeding, autonomous control and new technology validation, space science experiments, as well as s ... read more |
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In milestone, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX on Sunday successfully flew the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket back to the launch pad after a test flight, a technical tour de force that furthers the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more  
Sail with NASA's Solar Sail Tech in Real-Time SimulationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 NASA is offering the public an opportunity to virtually experience the journey of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) through the "Eyes on the Solar System" tool. This interactive simula ... more 
Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a company specializing in satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services, including transportation and hosted payloads, has been selected by NASA to provide launc ... more  
VISIMO to Test Autonomous AI System for Spacecraft Decision SupportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 VISIMO, a technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA, will test its autonomous AI system designed for decision support on an upcoming mission conducted by ABOVE Space Development Corporation, a comp ... more |
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Journey Through Stars with NASA in New Minecraft GameWashington DC (SPX) Oct 10, 2024 NASA invites gamers, educators, and students to grab their pickaxe and check out its latest collaboration with Minecraft exploring a new world inspired by the agency's James Webb Space Telescope. Th ... more |
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Starfighters Space expands launch operations to Midland Texas SpaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Starfighters Space Inc, based at Kennedy Space Center and known for operating the only commercial fleet capable of sustained MACH 2+ speeds and mid-air payload launches, has announced the expansion ... more  
EU slaps sanctions on Iranian officials suspected of providing missiles to RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 14, 2024 The Council of the European Union revealed new sanctions on Monday on seven high-ranking Iranian officials and seven other entities for allegedly providing missile and missile parts to Russia. ... more  
Russia could be able to attack NATO by 2030: German intelligenceBerlin (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Russia will likely be capable of launching an attack on NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned Monday. ... more 
Modular Open Systems Pave the Way for U.S. Army's Future in FlightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 A reconnaissance drone flew deep into enemy territory, identifying surface-to-air missile systems and relaying their coordinates to a remote command center. Artillery units then prepared to engage t ... more |
Pentagon says will send THAAD missile defense system to IsraelWashington (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 The Pentagon said Sunday it will deploy a high-altitude anti-missile system and its US military crew to Israel to help the ally protect itself from potential Iranian missile attacks. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Northrop Grumman Enhances Air Defense with Advanced AI IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capability to its Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Advanced Battle Manager (ABM) system, aimed at impr ... more 
RTX's Raytheon secures $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X missilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 Raytheon, a division of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a $736 million contract by the U.S. Navy to manufacture AIM-9X SIDEWINDER missiles. The contract focuses on producing the Block II variant, ... more
In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more  
Israel says 4 soldiers killed in Hezbollah strike on military baseJerusalem (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 The Israeli military said four soldiers were killed by a Hezbollah drone strike Sunday on a military base south of Haifa, amid an escalating conflict with the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. ... more |
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launchMoscow (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Kremlin denied on Monday that its space programme was falling behind after US firm SpaceX successfully flew a rocket booster back to the launch pad in a world first. ... more 
Northrop Grumman Reveals Dual Feed M230LF Bushmaster Chain GunLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leader in medium-caliber weapons systems, has introduced the M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun. This new version features two ammuniti ... more 
SpaceX Catches Starship Booster: Starship Orbiter Enters Nominal OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX achieved a major milestone during its latest Starship megarocket test flight on Sunday, successfully catching the first-stage booster using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms-a key advanceme ... more  
Russia says struck Ukraine's Patriot air defence system launchersMoscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 Russia said Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation. ... more |
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Japan PM presses China's Li on airspace intrusionVientiane (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for a "full explanation" of an airspace intrusion by a Chinese military aircraft in his first face-to-face meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Tokyo said Friday. ... more 
Air France says jet flew over Iraq during Iran attack on IsraelParis (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Air France said Wednesday it had launched an inquiry into how a jet on a Paris-Dubai flight went over Iraq as Iranian missiles taking part in an attack on Israel went through the same airspace. ... more  
China tells Israel 'humanitarian disasters' in Gaza must endBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday told his Israeli counterpart that "humanitarian disasters" in Gaza should end, state media said. ... more 
Strawberry-picking robot developed to address labour shortage in agricultureLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Low-cost strawberry-picking robots, capable of harvesting and packaging in mere seconds, have been trialled in Essex as part of a larger initiative to mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in agricul ... more |
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Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'Siesta Key, United States (AFP) Oct 12, 2024 Florida resident Kristin Hale weathered Hurricane Milton tired and scared, but like many of her fellow Floridians, she refuses to move away - even after a second hurricane has hit the state in as many weeks. ... more |
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China consumer prices rises slow in Sept; Fresh spending set to boost ailing economyBeijing (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 China's consumer inflation rate slowed in September, official data showed Sunday, in a sign that demand remains fragile in the world's number two economy. ... more 
Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East, most markets riseHong Kong (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Oil prices extended losses Tuesday after a report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran's crude or nuclear facilities in retaliation for a missile attack earlier this month. ... more 
Vietnam, China to expand rail links, cross-border paymentsHanoi (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 Vietnam and China signed 10 agreements on Sunday, including on expanding cross-border railway links, payments and economic cooperation. ... more  
Lab data confirm potential of geothermal's holy grail: superdeep, superhot rock as important renewable energy sourceParis, France (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 New laboratory data confirm the potential for geothermal's holy grail: tapping into the superhot, superdeep rock miles below our feet, which could create a clean, renewable energy source capable of ... more |
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