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November 16, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy



Washington (AFP) Nov 16, 2024
Should NASA return to the Moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away? President-elect Donald Trump's second term, alongside SpaceX CEO and new consigliere Elon Musk, could mark a Big Bang for the US space program. The brash billionaire duo share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history - qualities tailor-made for space exploration. In short, "it's going to be a wild ride," said George Nield, president of Commercial Space Technologies, a ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board
Durham, UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2024
SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more
AEROSPACE
X-59 engine tests begin, Lockheed Martin nears final ground trial
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT), collaborating with NASA Aeronautics, has commenced engine run testing on the X-59, marking the last significant system evaluation before taxi trials and the ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceX
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Impulse Space has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to conduct three launches using Falcon 9 rockets, aimed at advancing the deployment of its Helios and Mira spacecraft. The first mission ... more
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NASA, Peru plan collaborative sounding rocket study
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
NASA and Peru's National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development (CONIDA) have taken steps toward initiating a possible long-term scientific rocket campaign in Peru. The two organiza ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update begins
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous ye ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Sierra Space has announced a significant advancement in thermal protection technology through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This develo ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travel
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more

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CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars
Boulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Wearable tech for Space Station research
Houston TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions - research shows the devices encourage peopl ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA's California-based Jet Propulsion Lab cuts 325 jobs after 500 in early round
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has laid-off an additional 325 workers after an earlier round of 500 job cuts earlier in the year, largely because of budgetary constraints. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Metakosmos introduces Kernel360 platform to advance human spaceflight capabilities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Metakosmos, a prominent player in spacesuit technology, has announced the launch of Kernel360, an innovative bioastronautics platform built to enhance human spaceflight in diverse settings, includin ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Stennis maintains vital role in space propulsion testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Workers who established NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, likely did not foresee the legacy they were building - one of resilience and enduring impact. Braving mosqu ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Stennis a leading hub for commercial aerospace collaboration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
NASA's work has been pivotal in propelling commercial spaceflight, with NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving as a launch point for numerous aerospace endeavors. As the ... more
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NORR and Fire Arrow join forces for sustainable spaceport projects
London, UK (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
The rising demand for space-based insights to bolster industries, environmental efforts, security, and global communities has fueled nations' interest in building their own launch capabilities. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China prepares Tianzhou 8 for upcoming launch to Tiangong station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's space program is set to advance with the impending launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft, part of its continued support for the Tiangong space station. The mission aims to maintain the s ... more
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China's commercial space sector expands as firms outline ambitious plans
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's commercial space industry is witnessing significant momentum, highlighted by key enterprises unveiling ambitious development plans at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhi ... more
UAV NEWS
N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones
Seoul (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the "mass production" of attack drones, state media reported Friday, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia. ... 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
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
MILTECH
Greece outlines defence shakeup, drone plans
Athens (AFP) Nov 14, 2024
Greece said Thursday it would shake up its defence forces to save money and sideline older weapons in favour of drones after lessons drawn from Ukraine. ... 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
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
MISSILE DEFENSE
Poland opens long-awaited US missile base
Redzikowo, Poland (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Polish and American officials on Wednesday opened a US missile base in northern Poland originally intended to defend the West against threats from the Middle East, but now aimed at confronting Russia. ... 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
UAV NEWS
Russia launches drone, missile barrage on Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Russia escalated its attacks on Kyiv early Wednesday, launching waves of drones and missiles in its first combined aerial assault on the capital in more than 70 days, authorities said. ... more
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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
ROCKET SCIENCE
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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages
Dadu, Pakistan (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
Before monsoon rains broke over Pakistan, 14-year-old Shamila and her 13-year-old sister Amina were married off in exchange for money, a decision their parents made to help the family survive the threat of floods. ... more
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