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October 17, 2024
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Adds Mission to 2024 Launch Schedule, Prepares for Launch in Days



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a new addition to its 2024 launch schedule, with a commercial Electron rocket mission set to launch in just three days. The mission, named 'Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes,' will lift off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, starting October 19th, to support a confidential commercial client. The launch marks Rocket Lab's fastest turnaround time, with the interval between signing the contract and the scheduled launch date being under two mon ... read more

DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Revolutionizing crisis response across Europe with the Safeplace Initiative
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
ESA is advancing Europe's crisis management capabilities by officially launching the Safety Platform for Crisis and Emergency (Safeplace) during the International Aeronautics Congress in Milan. In c ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
NASA's Heart Health Tech Helps Patients Manage Heart Failure
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
Ensuring optimal health is critical both on Earth and in space, where unique challenges such as changes in blood pressure and bone density can pose significant risks. Recognizing this, two NASA scie ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Sandia evaluates heat shields for Mars Sample Return and Titan missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility is utilizing solar energy to simulate the intense heat experienced during atmospheric reentry and hypersonic flight. The latest tes ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA targets multiple Commercial Crew missions in 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
NASA, alongside partners Boeing and SpaceX, is advancing its plans for next year's International Space Station (ISS) missions as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program. While preparatory effor ... more
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The astronaut wears Prada as Axiom unveils new spacesuit
Rome (AFP) Oct 16, 2024
Astronauts walking on the moon as part of NASA's first human mission to the lunar South Pole will be wearing Prada, as part of a new venture unveiled on Wednesday. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Accelerated Muscle Loss Model in Space May Lead to Sarcopenia Treatments
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024
More than 50 million people worldwide suffer from sarcopenia, an age-related condition that causes muscle loss, weakened strength, and reduced functionality, increasing the likelihood of falls and f ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink Internet satellites early Tuesday, lifting off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at around 2:10 a.m. EDT. The Falcon 9 rocket carried the sat ... more

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Maritime Launch and Reaction Dynamics partner to advance Canadian orbital launch capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
Maritime Launch Services Ltd. (Maritime Launch) (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Reaction Dynamics (RDX) have announced a new phase in their partnership, marked by an agreement to pursue future orb ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Reaction Dynamics to test hybrid rocket engine in 2025 launch from Koonibba
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
Canadian rocket company Reaction Dynamics has partnered with Southern Launch to perform the first flight of its RE-102 hybrid rocket engine and Aurora vehicle from the Koonibba Test Range in 2025. T ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Vector Space Biosciences and Advacam team up for AI-powered cubesat payloads
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
Advacam, a provider of advanced radiation detectors for mapping radiation aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and Vector Space Biosciences (crypto symbol: SBIO), a company specializing in ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
In milestone, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight
Boca 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Sail with NASA's Solar Sail Tech in Real-Time Simulation
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missions
Los 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
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Space Force Funds $35M Space Propulsion Institute Led by U-M
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024
To advance the development of versatile spacecraft propulsion systems, the U.S. Space Force has awarded $35 million to a national research initiative headed by the University of Michigan. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space division
Paris (AFP) Oct 16, 2024
Airbus announced plans Wednesday to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling space and defence division, in the latest sign of trouble for the European aerospace industry. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war games
Taipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024
China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the self-ruled island. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
US missile battery deployment deepens role in Israel-Iran conflict
Washington (AFP) Oct 15, 2024
US troops have arrived in Israel as part of the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery, the Pentagon said Tuesday, a move that will help protect Washington's ally but deepens the United States' involvement in the conflict. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Intelsat and US Army Complete pilot program for Managed Satellite Communication Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
Intelsat, a leader in global satellite and terrestrial network operations, recently concluded a managed satellite communications pilot program for the U.S. Army, marking the completion of the Army's ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Hezbollah says hit two Israeli tanks with guided missiles
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Oct 17, 2024
Hezbollah said it hit two Israeli tanks in south Lebanon near the border with guided missiles on Thursday, as the Israeli army battles the Iran-backed group in the area. ... more
MILTECH
U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024
The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024
NASA research pilots are experts on how to achieve the right flight-test conditions for experiments and the tools needed for successful missions. It is that expertise that enables pilots to help res ... more
AEROSPACE
2 U.S. Navy pilots missing after presumed crash near Washington's Mount Rainier
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024
A search is underway for 2 missing U.S. Navy pilots after their aircraft appears to have crashed Tuesday afternoon somewhere east of Mount Rainier in Washington's Pacific Northwest. ... more
GPS NEWS
GMV GSharp leads globally in precise GNSS corrections
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
GMV, a leader in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) services, has solidified its position at the forefront of real-time GNSS corrections for precise orbits and clocks through its solution, G ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Pentagon: THAAD components, personnel arrive in Israel
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2024
Components of a ballistic missile air defense battery have arrived in Israel, the Pentagon announced Tuesday, just days after President Joe Biden instructed the U.S. military to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system to the besieged ally. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launch
Moscow (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
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Russian strike kills one, wounds 16 in south Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 15, 2024
A Russian missile strike overnight killed a woman and wounded 16 people in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, where Moscow has ramped up aerial attacks, authorities said Tuesday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
EU slaps sanctions on Iranian officials suspected of providing missiles to Russia
Washington 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
MILTECH
Russia could be able to attack NATO by 2030: German intelligence
Berlin (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
MILTECH
Modular Open Systems Pave the Way for U.S. Army's Future in Flight
Los 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
MISSILE NEWS
Pentagon says will send THAAD missile defense system to Israel
Washington (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
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