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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ground control guided the robotic craft, which reentered at 9:25 pm, leading to most of the vehicle disintegrating, with only minor debris landing in designated sea zones. Tianzhou 7 had separated from the Tiangong space station on November 10, initiating a weeklong solo mission before its controlled d ... read more |
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French satellite startup U-Space partners with Neuraspace for satellite safetyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 French startup U-Space, an innovator in the design and production of small satellites, has teamed up with Neuraspace to enhance the safety of its upcoming satellite missions. U-Space has chose ... more  
Workshop emphasizes role of AI in advancing space explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 The recent In-Space Physical AI Workshop at Houston's Ion District brought together leading scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and government officials to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) ... more  
AMSL Aero completes first free flight of Vertiia eVTOLSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 AMSL Aero, a leader in zero-emission aircraft innovation, has successfully conducted the initial free flight of Vertiia, marking Australia's debut in passenger-capable, emission-free long-range elec ... more 
Sierra Space advances certification for LIFE 10 space habitat technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent player in the commercial space sector and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of its sixth stress test and fourth Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test ... more |
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Robot flies like a birdBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Have you ever considered why airplanes require a vertical tailfin for stability? While removing the vertical tailfin could make planes significantly more energy-efficient, achieving this has been a ... more |
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Can robots learn from machine dreams?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization - the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from wr ... more 
Cutting-edge robotic system advances bridge crack detection technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A new robotic inspection system leveraging deep learning and advanced ultrasonic technology is revolutionizing the way fatigue cracks are detected in Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs). Designed ... more  
Astronauts show slower task performance in space but maintain cognitive stabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 The effects of space travel on human physiology are profound, subjecting astronauts to conditions such as radiation, microgravity, disrupted sleep, and high-stress environments. These factors could ... more 
Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut healthSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 An Adelaide-based startup, OmnigenIQ, has adapted its pioneering bioreactor technology for use in space, enabling the production of vital biological supplements during space missions. This advanceme ... more |
AnalySwift aims to transform spacecraft for secondary uses during extended missionsWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 AnalySwift LLC, a Purdue University-affiliated company, has received a Phase I STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) contract from NASA worth $156,424. Allan Wood, AnalySwift president and ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, orbiter makes on target splashdownBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties. ... more 
Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Arianespace has secured a contract to launch Exotrail's spacevan, marking its first GEO mission as an auxiliary payload aboard the Ariane 64 configuration of the Ariane 6 launcher. The mission, set ... more 
ESA set to advance European launch services with a Boost!Paris, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Several European space companies are gearing up for their inaugural rocket launches, a crucial phase akin to a startup's first product debut but with significant operational challenges and financial ... more 
Orion Space Solutions set to enhance on-orbit refueling for U.S. Space ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a subsidiary of Arcfield, has secured an additional contract from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to extend its work on the Tetra-6 mission. Th ... more |
 
Fleet Space Centauri 6 advances resilient SATCOM for defenceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Fleet Space Technologies has successfully showcased two-way voice and data (TVAD) satellite communications for the Australian Defence Force as part of the ASCEND2LEO program. This demonstration, con ... more  
Biden grants permission for anti-personnel mines to be sent to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Nov 20, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden has given authorization for Ukrainian forces to be supplied with anti-personnel mines, according to officials in Washington, in the second watershed shift in U.S. policy in three days. ... more  
Ukraine reportedly fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, British media reported Wednesday, after being given the green light from London. ... more 
UK and Moldova sign defence pact to counter 'Russian aggression'London (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Britain and Moldova launched a new defence and security partnership on Wednesday in the face of threats from Russia, the UK government announced. ... more |
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NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in FinlandRovaniemi, Finland (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday. ... more 
Cash-strapped UK to decommission aging assault ships, helicoptersLondon (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Britain's military will decommission two former Royal Navy flagships and more than a dozen ageing helicopters in cost-saving measures, Defence Secretary John Healey said Wednesday. ... more 
Poland scrambles jets during Russia's missile attack on Ukraine: armyWarsaw (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Poland said it had scrambled fighter jets and mobilised all available forces on Sunday in response to a "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine. ... more  
RTX's Raytheon secures U.S. Army contract for wireless power beamingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Raytheon, a business segment of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has secured a contract from the U.S. Army to advance directed energy wireless power beaming systems. This technology aims to improve power distributi ... more |
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Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. ... more |
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Ukraine approves budget giving 60% to defence, securityKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to approve the government's 2025 budget, in which more than $50 billion - or 60 percent of all expenditure - is allocated to defence and security. ... more  
German FM warns of 'consequences' if China drone aid to Russia confirmedBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Monday of "consequences" if China is confirmed to be supplying Russia with drones for its war in Ukraine, as EU ministers reviewed the evidence at a meeting in Brussels. ... more 
US long-range missiles 'game changer' for Ukraine; others say notUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 US President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-supplied long-range missiles could be a decisive boost for Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Monday. ... more 
AUKUS pact enters agreement to collaborate on developing hypersonic weaponsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 19, 2024 The United States, Australia and Britain have signed an agreement under their AUKUS defense pact to jointly work on the development of hypersonic technologies. ... more |
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