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  Paris, France (SPX) Oct 27, 2024 Satellite navigation technology plays an important role in advancing sustainability across various industries. Through ESA's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP), companies are pioneering applications of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) to drive environmentally friendly solutions across sectors like transportation, agriculture, energy, and urban planning. NAVISP-backed innovations are pushing the boundaries in areas such as mobility and energy management by enhancing effici ... read more |
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SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit in record-setting launchWashington DC (UPI) Oct 26, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink Internet communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking a state record 73rd orbital rocket launch this year. ... more  
Astronauts return to Earth after seven months of research on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 26, 2024 After spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts from NASA's eighth SpaceX crew rotation (Crew-8) successfully splashed down off Florida's coast. This mission, part o ... more 
NASA Administrator says Musk, Putin contacts 'concerning' as Kremlin denies WSJ reportWashington DC (UPI) Oct 26, 2024 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says reported secret conversations held between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin are "concerning" and, if true, should be investigated. ... more 
NASA astronaut released from hospital after return from ISSWashington (AFP) Oct 26, 2024 A NASA astronaut who was hospitalized upon return from the International Space Station for an unspecified medical condition was released Saturday in "good health," the US space agency said. ... more |
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Proba-1 marks 23 years of operation in orbitParis, France (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 Proba-1, a technology-demonstrating microsatellite, has now been operational for 23 years since its launch into orbit. Built by Verhaert in Belgium, now part of Redwire Space, the satellite was laun ... more |
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Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027Beijing (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027. ... more 
NASA's quiet space fan technology could enhance future commercial space stationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 NASA researchers have developed a Quiet Space Fan aimed at reducing noise in crewed spacecraft, with plans to share the advancements with industry for possible use in future commercial space station ... more 
Human adaptation to spaceflight explored in latest NASA Nutrition BookLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 NASA has released its third comprehensive review of the role of nutrition in astronaut health, building on previous works published in 2009 and 2014. The latest book, *Human Adaptation to Spacefligh ... more 
SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS, begin journey home to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2024 Four SpaceX Crew-8 members climbed aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour on Wednesday, closed the hatch and successfully undocked from the International Space Station to begin their 34-hour journey back to Earth. The trip home follows weather delays, scheduling conflicts and more than seven months in space. ... more |
Space-ng Introduces AstroVision at Silicon Valley Space WeekLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Space-ng has unveiled AstroVision at Silicon Valley Space Week, a computer vision system aimed at revolutionizing spacecraft navigation. AstroVision integrates advanced optical sensors, a powerful n ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 
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  
Seven dead in overnight Russian attacks on UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 26, 2024 Russian missile strikes killed five people including a child in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last night, while a teenager and another person died in attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, officials said Saturday. ... more 
Kremlin denies report of Musk-Putin secret talksMoscow (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 The Kremlin on Friday denied a report by The Wall Street Journal that Russian President Vladimir Putin and billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk had been in regular secret contact since 2022. ... more |
Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Mond ... more  
Northrop Grumman advances airborne deep sensing and targeting for US ArmyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully demonstrated phase two of its Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system during the U.S. Army's Vanguard 24 experiment. The DSaT system enhances l ... 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  
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 |
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X-Bow Systems demonstrates calability of solid rocket motor production with Bolt RocketLos 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 laun ... more 
US approves $2 bn arms sales to Taiwan including missilesWashington (AFP) Oct 26, 2024 The US State Department on Friday approved a $2 billion arms sale package for Taiwan including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar, a move that could provoke Beijing. ... more  
Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force". ... more  
SDA Selects AST SpaceMobile and Muon Space for HALO Program to Enhance Proliferated LEO CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected both AST SpaceMobile and Muon Space to participate in its Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (HALO) program. The HALO program is desi ... more |
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US approves $7.3 bn sale of F-16 upgrades for PolandWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $7.3 billion sale of upgrades for Poland's F-16 warplanes, boosting the defenses of a NATO member that shares a lengthy border with war-torn Ukraine. ... more |
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Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo droneSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has introduced the W5000, the world's largest unmanned cargo drone. The aircraft made its first public appearance at a ceremony held in Changzhou, Jiangsu pr ... more  
US unveils national security memorandum on AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more 
Israel strike hinders Lebanese escape route to Syria: UNGeneva (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Israel's airstrike on a border crossing Friday has jeopardised the main escape route for people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon in search of refuge in Syria, the United Nations warned. ... more  
Aston University researcher pioneers optical technique for transformative diagnosticsLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 A researcher from Aston University has developed an innovative optical technique that uses a specialized form of light, known as Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM), potentially transforming non-invasive ... more |
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