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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Space Perspective, the world's first stratospheric balloon flight experience company, has announced that Sir Richard Branson will serve as co-pilot on its first crewed flight. Branson, known for his record-breaking Atlantic and Pacific Ocean balloon crossings, will bring his extensive experience to the organization for this milestone mission. In September, Space Perspective successfully conducted an uncrewed test flight that mirrored the trajectory and altitude planned for future commercial flight ... read more |
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Accelerated Muscle Loss Model in Space May Lead to Sarcopenia TreatmentsLos 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  
The astronaut wears Prada as Axiom unveils new spacesuitRome (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  
Sandia evaluates heat shields for Mars Sample Return and Titan missionsLos 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 
Southern Launch and Varda secure Australian approval for spacecraft re-entry at Koonibba Test RangeSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries, a U.S.-based company focused on microgravity-enabled life sciences, have been granted approval by the Australian Government for a series of spacecraft ret ... more |
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NASA targets multiple Commercial Crew missions in 2024Los 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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China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, 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 
SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites into orbitLos 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 
Maritime Launch and Reaction Dynamics partner to advance Canadian orbital launch capabilitiesLos 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 
Reaction Dynamics to test hybrid rocket engine in 2025 launch from KoonibbaSydney, 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 |
 
Vector Space Biosciences and Advacam team up for AI-powered cubesat payloadsLos 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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Britain joins Europe long-range missile programBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Britain is joining a European initiative to develop long-range missiles, UK defence secretary John Healey announced on Thursday, as the continent seeks to strengthen its air defences. ... more  
German UNIFIL warship intercepts drone off LebanonBerlin (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 A German warship deployed as part of the UN's peacekeeping force in Lebanon has shot down a drone off the Lebanese coast, the German army said Thursday. ... more  
IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in 'deeply troubled times'Washington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 The international community must come together despite the "difficult geopolitical environment" to tackle shared challenges like lackluster growth and the existential threat posed by climate change, the head of the IMF said Thursday. ... more 
Space Force Funds $35M Space Propulsion Institute Led by U-MLos 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 |
 
Intelsat and US Army Complete pilot program for Managed Satellite Communication ServicesLos 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 
Search continues for crew of crashed Navy fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2024 Search efforts continued Thursday for the two-person crew of a Navy fighter jet that crashed near Washington's Mount Rainier earlier this week, officials said. ... more
US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on UkraineWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine. ... more 
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space divisionParis (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 |
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Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war gamesTaipei (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  
US missile battery deployment deepens role in Israel-Iran conflictWashington (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  
U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to UkraineWashington 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 
NASA Pilots Add Perspective to ResearchEdwards 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 |
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Pentagon: THAAD components, personnel arrive in IsraelWashington 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 |
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Russian strike kills one, wounds 16 in south UkraineKyiv, 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  
World Bank president announces new simplified 'scorecard' to measure progressWashington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 The president of the World Bank unveiled a new simplified corporate "scorecard" Thursday to measure its progress, ahead of a gathering of global financial leaders in Washington next week. ... more 
UK's National Gallery bans liquids after activist art attacksLondon (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 The National Gallery in London said Thursday that it was banning liquids in a move to bolster security of its artworks after a spate of high-profile attacks by activists. ... more 
Lebanon faces unprecedented mass displacement; fears chaos, sectarian strifeWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 Beirut has turned into a big shelter to accommodate an unprecedented number of displaced people who were forced to evacuate their villages and flee their homes in southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as the city's southern suburbs, after they were largely destroyed by Israel's carpet bombing. ... more |
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