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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield technology. The capsules were part of the Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE-2), and researchers are now analyzing the results to refine heat shield designs used in space missions. The KREPE-2 mission, designed to test different heat shield materials under real re-entry conditions, featured capsu ... read more |
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NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutritionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center i ... more 
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo dockingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more 
Get Involved with NASA Research OpportunitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more 
Centaur Upper Stage Exhibit Honors Longstanding Contributions to Space ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 An exhibit spotlighting the essential role of the Centaur upper stage in U.S. space operations was introduced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the home of ... more |
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Oxford space lab sends first human tissue samples to ISS for ageing studyLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) are now en route to the International Space Station (ISS) to support a study examining how space microgravity influences human ... more |
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Small wooden satellite heads to International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. ... more  
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern UniversityLemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simo ... more 
Voyager 1 nearly 'one light day' out from EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has recently resumed communication with Earth following a brief pause that drew attention to the mission's ongoing challenges and remarkable resilience. On Oct. 24, engin ... more  
BeiDou remote sensing experiment enhances ecological monitoring in Yellow RiverSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 A large-scale integrated space-air-ground experiment, as part of the "BeiDou-enabled Remote Sensing Application Pilot Program," was conducted between July 20 and August 15 at the Yellow River Delta ... more |
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on bloodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Australia axes $7bn military satellite projectBrisbane, 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 communi ... more 
SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space S ... more 
World's first wooden satellite launched into spaceTokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station. ... more  
Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... 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 
From contract signing to orbit in just ten weeksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) achieved a new milestone with the successful deployment of a satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial client. This mission, titled "Chan ... more 
Saab deploys advanced autonomous swarm tech in major AUKUS defense trialLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Saab's cutting-edge Autonomous Swarm technology was prominently showcased in the Project Convergence 2024 trials in the United States, a month-long demonstration that highlighted advancements in AI- ... more  
U.S. Navy conducted live control flight demonstration of carrier-based UAVsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 The U.S. Navy conducted their first live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed aerial vehicle that represents the future of naval aviation. ... more |
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German cabinet passes revamped military service modelBerlin (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off plans for a new military service model as Berlin looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
PAC-3 missile engages target in test for US ArmyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) missile system, integrated with Raytheon's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar, successfully intercepted an ... more 
Elbit Systems Secures $127 Million Contract to Equip U.S. Bradley Vehicles with Iron Fist APSParis, France (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Elbit Systems has been awarded a substantial $127 million follow-on contract to supply its advanced Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS ... more  
Two Egyptian pilots killed in helicopter crash in Suez: armyCairo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Two Egyptian air force officers were killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed during a training exercise, the military said. ... more |
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Most UN Security Council members urge NKorea to give up missilesUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 A majority of the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday called on North Korea to give up its ballistic missile program and condemned its launch of an intercontinental missile last month. ... more |
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Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from USTaipei (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States, Taipei's defence ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defences against a potential Chinese attack. ... more 
Taiwan students design drones for mock battle, as China threat loomsChiayi (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 At a drone testing field in southwestern Taiwan, university students watch anxiously as unmanned aerial vehicles they designed take off, land and, occasionally, crash in a simulated battlefield scenario. ... more  
Online disinformation exacerbates Spain flood disasterMadrid (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 The disinformation inundating social media during Spain's catastrophic floods threatened the crucial work of emergency services and exploited fear, anger and grief, an AFP investigation has found. ... more 
Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: studyParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday. ... more |
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