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November 13, 2024
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Kibo Robot Programming Challenge breaks new ground in robotics



Houston TX (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On Sept. 20, 2024, four students experienced the wonder of space exploration at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, taking part in an international competition that brought their work to life aboard the International Space Station. Now in its fifth year, the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) continues to push the boundaries of robotics, bringing together the world's brightest young minds for a real-world test of programming, problem-solving, and innovation. The stakes reached n ... read more

GPS NEWS
Space Systems Command and U.S. Navy achieve major MGUE program milestone
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Momentus secures contract for HALO Prototype from SDA
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced that it has secured a contract from the U.S. Defense Department's Space Development Agency (SDA) as part of the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HA ... more
UAV NEWS
NASA Armstrong builds sensor pod for autonomous flight
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
The design and build of a unique NASA pod, produced to advance computer vision for autonomous aviation, was recently completed in-house at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Califor ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA funds new studies looking at future of sustainable aircraft
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Picture yourself at an airport a few decades from now. What does your airliner look like? It's more efficient, with lower emissions than today's aircraft - what kinds of designs or technology make t ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
600th Arctic rocket launch successfully conducted by DLR
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On November 11, 2024, at 07:38 UTC, the research rocket MAPHEUS 15 embarked on a milestone flight over Swedish Lapland, marking the 600th launch beyond the Arctic Circle. This mission, facilitated b ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 upper stage completes acoustic testing at ESA's Netherlands site
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
The upper stage of Ariane 6, Europe's latest rocket, has successfully completed its final testing phase at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) ... more
GPS NEWS
N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in South
Seoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteries
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. ... more

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SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful mission
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power Starship
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 set for first commercial flight in early 2025
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launch ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Hera initiates journey to mars with key deep-space burn
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ESA's Hera mission has completed its first major trajectory correction since its October 7 launch, positioning it for a vital Mars gravity assist scheduled for March 2025. On October 23, Hera' ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space Station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more
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NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutrition
Los 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
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo docking
Los 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Get Involved with NASA Research Opportunities
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024
SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Small wooden satellite heads to International Space Station
Washington 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
ROBO SPACE
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern University
Lemont 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Voyager 1 nearly 'one light day' out from Earth
Los 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
SPACE MEDICINE
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on blood
Los 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
MISSILE DEFENSE
Sierra Space completes PDR for Missile Tracking Satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Sierra Space has announced the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for missile warning and tracking satellites under a significant $740 million contract with the Space Devel ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow China
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Kongsberg secures major Naval Strike Missile contract with US valued at NOK 12 billion
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a significant multi-year contract by the US Navy to supply Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) over a five-year period. The fixed-price contract ... more
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China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's first
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement f ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Countrywide air alert in Ukraine as presidency warns of missile attack on Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Ukrainian authorities issued air raid alerts covering the entire country on Wednesday, as the president's chief of staff warned of a missile attack on the capital. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Nov 12, 2024
Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. ... more
MILTECH
Kentucky to get nation's first TNT plant since 1980s
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
The U.S. Army has awarded a $435 million contract for Repkon USA to build the nation's only TNT production facility in a rural community in Graham, Ky. ... more
MILTECH
'Loopholes' let warring parties use incendiary weapons in Ukraine, Middle East: HRW
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 10, 2024
Loopholes in international laws governing the use of incendiary weapons are allegedly allowing warring parties in Ukraine and the Middle East to exploit the use of such weapons without adequately protecting civilians. ... more
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