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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SpaceX two National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs), totaling $733,566,001. These task orders are the first under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded in June 2024 and include one task order for seven Space Development Agency (SDA) launches and another for a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) mission set. The first LSTO will support the launch of Space Vehicle ... read more |
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Richard Branson to co-pilot first crewed flight for Space PerspectiveLos 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 ... more  
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 |
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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 |
 
RTX Raytheon SM-3 Block IIA missile reaches full-rate productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully moved its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA into full-rate production, marking a significant validation of the missile's design and performa ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Hezbollah drones target Netanyahu's home; PM calls it 'assassination' attemptWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2024 Hezbollah targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea early Saturday morning with three explosive drones, two of which were destroyed, while the third missed the house. ... more 
RTX showcases autonomy for launched effects at U.S. Army EDGE eventLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 RTX (NYSE: RTX) businesses, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, recently presented advanced autonomous capabilities at the U.S. Army's Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE). These new technolo ... more 
RTX showcases fully autonomous UAV coordination during U.S. Army EDGE24 exerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Under the intense heat of the Arizona desert, three uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) scanned miles of rugged terrain, tasked with locating potential threats. Using RF energy, they detected and assess ... more 
RTX's Raytheon showcases KuRFS and Coyote Systems in UAS defense testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently demonstrated the advanced capabilities of its Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote kinetic and non-kinetic effectors during the U.S. Army ... more |
DARPA awards Sikorsky $6M to integrate autonomy in Black Hawk for US ArmyStratford, CT (SPX) Mon Oct 14, 2024 Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded $6 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to integrate its advanced ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system into the ... more 
Chinese drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over blacklistingShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese drone maker DJI, which dominates the global consumer market, said Saturday it was suing the US Department of Defense, complaining that Washington had "erroneously" included the company on a Chinese military company blacklist. ... more  
Lockheed Martin and Altera complete key electronic warfare demonstration for DoDLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 In a significant collaboration with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD-R&E), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Altera, an Intel company, successfully compl ... more  
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 |
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German UNIFIL warship intercepts drone off Lebanon Berlin (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 |
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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 |
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US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on Ukraine Washington (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 
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 |
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