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November 25, 2024
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China inflatable space capsule aces orbital test



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China's innovative inflatable capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian-19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) on Thursday. The test, described as a complete success, marks a significant step forward in space engineering. The inflatable capsule represents a cutting-edge, multi-functional technology featuring a flexible skin that can be compressed and folded for launch. Once in orbit, the capsule unfolds and inflates, creating ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on Ukraine
Moscow (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
The new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine is a nuclear-capable weapon that has not been previously mentioned in public. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Astronauts show slower task performance in space but maintain cognitive stability
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
Spinning fusion fuel for efficiency
Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to making fusion a more practical energy source, according to a new study. The proposed approach wou ... more
ROBO SPACE
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
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Space research accelerates gene therapy for neurological disorders
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics has leveraged the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to develop and test advanced neurological treatments. The company ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Sierra Space advances certification for LIFE 10 space habitat technology
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
China tests critical fairing for Long March 10 lunar rocket
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the nation's state-owned space industry leader, has successfully tested a key component of its Long March 10 rocket, an essential part of C ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut health
Sydney, 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

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SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, orbiter makes on target splashdown
Boca 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
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
MISSILE NEWS
Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik hypersonic missile
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 23, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is "ready to be used" again if necessary. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Ukraine seeking new air-defence systems after latest Russian strike: Zelensky
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defence systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
AnalySwift aims to transform spacecraft for secondary uses during extended missions
West 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
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PLD Space teams with Deimos to advance GNC system for MIURA 5
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
PLD Space has partnered with Deimos to co-develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to begin its launch campaign by late 2025, MIURA 5 wi ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Aalyria and iSEE join forces to advance space traffic management
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
Aalyria, a leader in advanced networking and laser communications technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Impact Space Expedition and Exploration Global (iSEE) to deliver an advance ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Russia gave N. Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops: Seoul security chief
Seoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for deploying troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, Seoul's top security advisor said Friday. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Orion Space Solutions set to enhance on-orbit refueling for U.S. Space Force
Los 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
MILTECH
Biden grants permission for anti-personnel mines to be sent to Ukraine
Washington 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
MISSILE NEWS
Ukraine reportedly fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia
Kyiv, 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
MILTECH
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
MILTECH
Cash-strapped UK to decommission aging assault ships, helicopters
London (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
MISSILE NEWS
Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles
Kyiv, 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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Failure haunts UN environment conferences
Baku (AFP) Nov 23, 2024
Negotiators were struggling to reach a deal Saturday at UN climate talks in Baku. If they fail, it would not be the first time. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growth
Washington (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on its "robust" economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Senegal navy intercepts almost 1,000 illegal migrants in one month
Mbour, Senegal (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
Senegal's navy has intercepted nearly 1,000 would-be illegal migrants departing from the coast of the West African county in the last month, according to posts on its social media account. ... more
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MapGuard enhances emergency evacuation tools across the Baltics
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Access to accurate and timely information during emergency evacuations is critical to saving lives. With the rising frequency of natural disasters and conflicts, the demand for reliable, rapid-respo ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Ukraine urges gamers not to enter Chernobyl exclusion zone
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
Ukraine border guards on Thursday urged fans of a horror video game not to illegally enter the Chernobyl exclusion zone, saying dozens of people had been caught trespassing in the tightly controlled territory. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant
Rochester MN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure u ... more
ENERGY TECH
South Korea completes ITER vacuum vessel sector delivery
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
South Korea has concluded its delivery of four vacuum vessel sectors for the ITER fusion reactor, marking a major milestone in the international project underway in Cadarache, France. These componen ... more
ENERGY TECH
A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized future
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Lithium-ion batteries are the workhorses of home electronics and are powering an electric revolution in transportation. But they are not suitable for every application. A key drawback is their ... more
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