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  Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 In a significant blow to Australia's defence capabilities, the federal government is cancelling what would have been the nation's largest-ever space project: a A$7 billion military satellite communications system. The decision was confirmed in a press statement today. It comes just 18 months after the Albanese government gave the green light to the ambitious program. Defence industry sources quoted by The Australian newspaper indicated that insufficient funding was allocated to start the pro ... read more |
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Shenzhou 18 crew back in China after 6-month mission to Tiangong stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Y ... more  
Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of perman ... more 
SpaceRISE Wins EU Contract to Build and Operate IRIS2 Satellite NetworkParis, France (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 SpaceRISE, a consortium involving Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), Hispasat, and SES (Ticker: SESG), has been selected by the European Commission to desig ... more  
Dragon Freedom Prepares for Short Relocation Ahead of Cargo MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 Four Expedition 72 crew members are gearing up for a brief ride to relocate the International Space Station's Dragon Freedom spacecraft this weekend, creating space for an upcoming cargo mission. Th ... more |
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Smart-Connect advances space tech for disaster response solutionsParis, France (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 During disaster situations, effective communication becomes essential, but often ground networks are compromised. This issue leaves both the general public and emergency responders with limited acce ... more |
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Shenzhou-18 astronauts hand over Tiangong Station duties to new crewLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the official handover of the Tiangong space station to the incoming Shenzhou-19 astronauts on Friday, ensuring an uninterrupted operation of the orbiting facility. ... more 
Students' Experiments Launch to Space Aboard SpaceX Resupply MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 When SpaceX's 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission heads to the International Space Station (ISS), students across North America will watch as their scientific projects embark on an extra ... more 
Official opening of the DLR BALIS test centreBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 As part of its BALIS project, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has inaugurated a pioneering test facility in Empfingen dedicated to advancing fuel cell propulsion systems for various modes of trans ... more 
Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew RotationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. ... more |
Solid-fuel ICBM? What we know about Kim Jong Un's arsenalSeoul (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful weapons to boost its nuclear deterrent, with Seoul warning it could be a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its Starlink constellationMiami FL (UPI) Oct 31, 2024 SpaceX on Wednesday successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit after previously launching 200 similar missions. A Falcon 9 rocket fitted with 23 Starlink satellites la ... more  
GomSpace selected by Proteus Space to support AI-designed satellite missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 GomSpace North America has been awarded a $250,000 (2.6 MSEK) contract to provide critical components and technical expertise for an ambitious new satellite mission led by Proteus Space. The mission ... more 
Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday following an early morning launch into orbit. ... more 
Students aid NASA's plant growth research in spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 Since 2015, students from across the United States have been collaborating with NASA scientists to push forward essential research into growing plants in space as part of the Fairchild Tropical Bota ... more |
After pause, NASAs Voyager 1 back communicating with mission teamWashington DC (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 On Oct. 24, NASA reconnected with the Voyager 1 spacecraft after a brief pause in communications. The spacecraft recently turned off one of its two radio transmitters, and the team is now working to ... more 
Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbitBeijing (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 A three-person Chinese crew returned to Earth early Monday after more than six months aboard the Tiangong space station, state news agency Xinhua reported. ... more  
Zelensky says Ukraine needs to use long-range missiles in Russia in face of N.Korean troop presenceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Ukraine needed permission from its allies to fire long-range missiles into Russia in the face of a North Korean troop deployment there. ... more 
Gilat secures $5M in US Defense SATCOM ordersLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) has secured approximately $5 million in new contracts from several U.S.-based defense entities. The orders encompass advanced satellite commu ... more |
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Strike on central Israel wounds 19Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 2, 2024 A missile strike in Israel's Sharon area wounded 19 people, police said early Saturday, after the army reported three projectiles were fired from Lebanon into central Israel. ... more  
AI boom unleashes wave of new applications across ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 "I'm thirsty," a visitor told a towering humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Without hesitation ... more 
N.Korea has sent Russia more than 1,000 missiles: S.Korea defense chiefWashington (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 North Korea has sent more than 1,000 missiles to Russia, in addition to troops heading there to fight in Ukraine, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun said Thursday. ... more 
Ukraine calls for ending restrictions on using long-range missiles against RussiaMontreal (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Ukraine's foreign minister on Thursday called on Western nations to lift restrictions on the use of long range missiles against Russia, after North Korean troops deployed to Russia's border region with Ukraine, trained and ready for combat. ... more |
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HAPS Alliance Releases First Reference Architecture: Cell Towers in the SkyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The HAPS Alliance has launched its HAPS Reference Architecture Series with the first installment, "Cell Towers in the Sky." This report serves as an introduction to the innovative High Altitude Plat ... more |
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Iran says missile production unaffected by Israel strikesTehran (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Iran said on Wednesday that its production of missiles remained intact, following Israeli air strikes targeting military facilities last week. ... more 
Australia launches plan to build long-range guided missilesSydney (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled Wednesday by a top defence official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay. ... more 
Crowds hurl mud at Spanish king on visit to flood disaster townValencia, Spain (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 Furious locals hurled mud and insults at Spain's king, queen and prime minister on Sunday in a startling show of anger in the worst hit town in the flood disaster that has killed more than 210 people. ... more 
Spain sends thousands more troops to flood zoneValencia, Spain (AFP) Nov 2, 2024 Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 213 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. ... more |
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