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November 29, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
McGill Professor leads AXIS mission in final phase of NASA selection process



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 29, 2024
NASA has advanced the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-led by McGill University's Professor Daryl Haggard, to the final selection phase of its $1 billion space probe competition. The AXIS mission seeks to explore the origins of primordial black holes from the early universe, investigating their formation and influence on galaxy evolution. It will also study explosive phenomena such as stellar collapses and mergers, alongside examining the activity of stars in nearby systems to e ... read more

DRAGON SPACE
Long March 12 set for inaugural launch from Hainan space center
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
China's Long March 12 carrier rocket is preparing for its debut flight, marking a significant milestone as the first launch from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. This fac ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Deep space health risks highlighted in new book by Dr Geoffrey Guy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Astronauts venturing beyond Earth's protective magnetic and gravitational fields may face significant health risks, according to Quantum Biology - A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine, a new book b ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Airbus to deliver advanced satellite modems to UK MoD for Skynet comms
London, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Airbus has secured a contract with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply next-generation satellite modems for the Skynet military satellite communications network. The agreement i ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Six science experiments launched from Sweden onboard SubOrbital Express 4
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
A key moment in space science unfolded Tuesday as six cutting-edge experiments launched aboard SubOrbital Express-4 from SSC's Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The rocket, carrying internati ... more
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NASA Voyager 1 returns to full operations after communication issue
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has successfully resumed normal operations following a communication disruption last month. The issue arose when the spacecraft unexpectedly switched from its primary X-b ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reported
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
A huge fire erupted Tuesday at a Japanese rocket testing station, sending flames and smoke soaring into the sky, in the latest mishap for the country's ambitious space programme. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS National Lab Showcases Advances in Microgravity Physical Science Research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
A recent publication in 'Gravitational and Space Research' highlights significant findings from research conducted through the ISS National Laboratory, focusing on transport phenomena - key processe ... 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

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
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
ROCKET SCIENCE
What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on Ukraine
Moscow (AFP) Nov 28, 2024
A new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine this month is a state-of-the art weapon that the West cannot intercept, President Vladimir Putin has said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Putin threatens Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 28, 2024
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Kyiv with Russia's new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine's energy grid in an attack that left a million people without power. ... more
MILTECH
Finland mulls reintroduction of banned anti-personnel mines
Helsinki (AFP) Nov 28, 2024
Finland is contemplating if anti-personnel landmines - currently prohibited by international law - should be brought back into its defence arsenal, authorities told AFP Thursday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine's energy sector
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 28, 2024
Russia's army on Thursday launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector, forcing emergency power outages as temperatures dropped to freezing across the country. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Slingshot Aerospace secures $13M NOAA contract for Space Traffic Platform Interface
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Slingshot Aerospace, a leader in AI-driven satellite tracking and space coordination technologies, has been awarded a $13.3 million contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's ... more
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Rocket Lab completes two launches in under 24 hours
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has achieved a significant milestone, completing its 56th Electron mission and deploying five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operato ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
HyImpulse secures funding to Advance Small Launcher 1
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH, a prominent European company specializing in launch systems for small satellite transportation, has announced the acquisition of euro 11.8 million in funding through th ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
PLD Space partners with Deimos for MIURA 5 guidance system development
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
PLD Space has announced the selection of Deimos to co-lead the development of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to commence its launch ca ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
The future of energy-efficient edge AI sensors
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing emergency prediction capabilities, including heart attack detection, natural disaster alerts, and pipeline monitoring. To support such advancements, s ... more
MILTECH
Netherlands eyes joining European weapons programmes
Paris (AFP) Nov 27, 2024
The Dutch government is considering joining a European long-range missile project and the French-German MGCS tank development scheme, its defence minister said on Wednesday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
NATO vows Ukraine backing after Russian missile 'intimidation'
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
NATO pledged support for Ukraine at talks in Brussels Tuesday after Russia's attempt to "intimidate" Kyiv's backers by firing an experimental hypersonic intermediate-range missile last week. ... more
UAV NEWS
Drones spotted flying near US Air Force bases in UK
London (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
The US Air Force (USAF) on Tuesday said that there had been further sightings overnight of drones flying near bases in the UK, adding it had not yet identified them as hostile. ... more
UAV NEWS
'Record' drone barrage pummels Ukraine as missile tensions seethe
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions after Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities. ... more
AEROSPACE
Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones
Washington (AFP) Nov 25, 2024
Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. ... more
AEROSPACE
Germany fears outside hand in deadly Lithuania jet crash
Vilnius (AFP) Nov 25, 2024
A DHL cargo plane crashed Monday near the Lithuanian capital's airport, killing one crew member, with Germany raising the possibility of outside involvement in the disaster. ... more
UAV NEWS
Russia and Ukraine trade aerial attacks amid escalation fears
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 25, 2024
Russia said Monday its air defences had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, amid heightened tensions over Kyiv's use of Western-supplied long-range arms against Russia. ... more
AEROSPACE
AMSL Aero completes first free flight of Vertiia eVTOL
Sydney, 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
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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
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
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
ROCKET SCIENCE
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
ROBO SPACE
Robot flies like a bird
Berlin, 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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