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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a leading provider of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, has successfully completed the third flight of its Bolt Rocket. This launch featured the XB-32 motor, the largest Advanced Manufactured Solid Propellant (AMSP) motor flown to date, utilizing X-Bow's patented manufacturing technology. This milestone confirms the scalability and manufacturability of X-Bow's approach, demonstrating the potential for affordable, large-scale SRM produc ... read more |
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China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China's Shenzhou XIX spacecraft is set to launch soon, transporting three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to a statement from the China Manned Space Agency. On Tuesday afte ... more  
A New Space Race: Bloomberg's Critique, NASA's Future, and the Geopolitical StakesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024 As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, it's clear that the stakes extend far beyond domestic issues like healthcare and the economy. The next administration will inherit a pivotal moment ... more 
Phase Four unveils monopropellant multi-mode propulsion systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Phase Four, a leader in next-generation electric propulsion solutions for satellites, has announced the commercialization of its monopropellant multi-mode propulsion systems. Using their Maxwell Blo ... more 
NASA continues to assess Solar Sail system progress following deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is advancing through post-deployment testing, with mission operators carefully reviewing data to evaluate the performance of the spacecraft's composite bo ... more |
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Accelerated muscle loss model in microgravity could aid Sarcopenia treatment researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Sarcopenia, a condition that affects over 50 million people globally, results in the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, heightening the risk of falls and fractures. Currently, exe ... more |
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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  
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  
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 |
Navy identifies 2 female pilots killed in fighter jet crash in Washington stateWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 The U.S. Navy has identified two female pilots who were killed when their EA-18G Growler crashed last week during a training mission east of Mount Rainier in Washington state. ... 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'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  
Pentagon announces $400M in new round of military arms support for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 The Pentagon announced on Monday a new round of military assistance for Ukraine as it remains mired in its fight against invading Russia. ... 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 |
 
Australia to buy advanced US missiles in $4.7 bn dealSydney (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific. ... more  
Advanced US missile system 'in place' in Israel: PentagonWashington (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 An advanced THAAD missile defense battery is now "in place" in Israel, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said, as Washington seeks to help shield the country against Iranian attacks. ... 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 
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 |
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US Space Force awards SpaceX over $733M for national security launch servicesLos 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 ord ... more 
Ukraine drone attack kills one in occupied city: MoscowMoscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-held city of Energodar, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, killed one person on Tuesday, a Moscow-installed official said. ... 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  
AI system developed to evaluate IVF embryo quality using time-lapse imagesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have created an AI-based system capable of accurately evaluating the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images ... more |
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Impact of Hurricane Helene weighs on Munich Re's profitsBerlin (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 German reinsurance giant Munich Re said Tuesday its profits in the third quarter underperformed expectations as it recorded loses from Hurricane Helene, which swept across the southeastern United States earlier this year. ... more |
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Giant infrared photovoltaic effect in tellurene shows potential for broad-spectrum neuromodulationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Efficient conversion of light into electricity is vital for applications in imaging, communication, sensing, and energy. The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) has gained attention for exceeding the Sh ... more 
Terrified Bangladeshis flee Israeli strikes in LebanonDhaka (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 The first Bangladeshis airlifted home after fleeing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon described the constant fear of living in a city rocked by explosions. ... more 
Revolutionizing crisis response across Europe with the Safeplace InitiativeParis, 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 
Ciseres AI satellites aim to revolutionize disaster responseParis, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 This week, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Ciseres project at the International Aeronautics Congress in Milan. Ciseres is a small satellite mission designed to speed up emergency respon ... more |
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