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  Paris, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched the Sentinel-1C satellite aboard the Vega-C rocket, signifying a major milestone for Europe's space ambitions. The Sentinel-1C mission, part of the Copernicus Earth observation program, took off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on December 4 at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time), achieving a flawless flight that placed the satellite into orbit by 00:04 CET. This mission, designated VV25, is a key milestone as it marks the Vega-C rocket's ... read more |
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Rocket Lab prepares to launch Synspective EO satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has confirmed the launch window for its next Electron mission, which will deploy Synspective's latest Earth observation satellite. This mission is part of an ongo ... more 
India launches European 'artifical eclipse' satellitesMumbai (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 India on Thursday successfully launched into space a pair of European satellites that will create artificial solar eclipses to help scientists catch a rare glimpse of the Sun's mysterious atmosphere. ... more  
Robotics microbiology and agriculture dominate ISS research this monthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) wrapped up the week with a focus on robotics, microbiology, and space agriculture as the Expedition 72 crew tackled an intensive schedule of scientific investig ... more 
NASA administrator reaches for the stars while navigating budgets and politicsMaxwell AFB AL (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Leaders of NASA sit in an awkward position. While they are the head of a widely recognized organization, they're often not the most famous individual in the agency. More people probably know the nam ... more |
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Primary investigation highlights potential of Ram-Rotor Detonation EngineLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Detonation, a supersonic combustion wave driven by shock waves and chemical energy, is a powerful means of converting chemical energy into thrust. This method has long been explored to enhance aeros ... more |
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Redwire teams with CrunchLabs and Mark Rober for Space Selfies STEAM projectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent space infrastructure company, has teamed up with YouTuber Mark Rober and CrunchLabs to deliver advanced camera technology for the SAT GUS mission. The mi ... more 
Iran launches heaviest space payload into orbit: mediaTehran (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Iran successfully launched on Friday its heaviest space payload, which includes a satellite and a space tug, using a domestically developed satellite carrier, official media reported. ... more  
Febrility in Kyiv as ballistic missile threat looms; Russia could deploy hypersonic missiles in BelarusKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Having grown used to near daily air raid sirens in the almost three years since Russia invaded, Inna would not normally have headed for cover. ... more  
US announces nearly $1 bn in new military aid for UkraineWashington (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ... more |
LandSpace achieves milestone with successful ZQ 2E-Y1 rocket launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 LandSpace, a leading private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, successfully launched the modified ZQ 2E-Y1 rocket on Wednesday, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit from the Ji ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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GPS alternative for drone navigation leverages celestial dataSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 In response to the rising threat of GPS jamming in drone warfare, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have pioneered a celestial navigation system that uses star-based visual da ... more 
Russia could deploy hypersonic missiles in Belarus, Putin saysMoscow (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Russia could deploy its newly developed hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus next year as it begins to ramp up their production, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. ... more 
India's Gaganyatris complete initial astronaut training for ISRO-NASA mission to ISSSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 02, 2024 ISRO Update: Towards the goal of accomplishing a joint ISRO-NASA mission to the International Space Station, two Gaganyatris (Prime-Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Backup-Group Captain Prasanth ... more  
India, Pakistan share climate challenges but not solutionsIslamabad (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Choking smog, scorching heat and ravaging floods - arch-rivals India and Pakistan share the same environmental challenges, offering a rare but unrealised opportunity for collaboration, according to experts. ... more |
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss ReZurich (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday. ... more  
NASA to test technology for X-59's unique shock wave measurementsEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique "sonic thumps" that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft will make while flying. A shock-sensing probe is a ... more 
NASA advances sustainable aircraft testing with innovative wing designLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 NASA researchers are redefining aircraft testing with an innovative approach to evaluate the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept, which could pave the way for sustainable aviation. This advan ... more  
Seoul stocks dive on South Korea woes as Asian markets struggleHong Kong (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 South Korean stocks tumbled Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment following his brief imposition of martial law last week. ... more |
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Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of 'deglobalisation' risksBeijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 China's number two leader warned on Monday that "deglobalisation" was putting further strain on the world economy, as he welcomed the heads of multilateral financial institutions to Beijing. ... more 
China's leaders meet to draw up 2025 economic plans: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders met Monday to hash out economic plans for 2025, calling for a more "relaxed" monetary policy as the country charts an uneven recovery. ... more  
Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-offLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 "As the crow flies" is a common idiom referring to the shortest distance between two points, but the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS), led by Dario Floreano, in EPFL's School of Engineering h ... more  
Manta ray-inspired soft robot sets new speed recordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Researchers from North Carolina State University have unveiled a next-generation soft robot inspired by manta rays, achieving unprecedented speeds and expanded underwater capabilities. This latest i ... more |
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China to send batteries to Europe via route bypassing Russia: KazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 China will soon send lithium-ion batteries to Europe via Kazakhstan on a trade route that bypasses sanctions-hit Russia, the Central Asian country said Friday. ... more |
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EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade dealMontevideo (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 The EU and four South American countries concluded a huge but controversial trade deal on Friday despite fierce opposition from France, which called the agreement "unacceptable." ... more 
Nvidia signs deal to establish AI centre in VietnamHanoi (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 US chip giant Nvidia signed a deal Thursday to establish an AI centre in Vietnam. ... more 
DOE UK DESNZ and Tokamak Energy invest in fusion facility upgrade for fusion pilot plantLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.K.'s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), and Tokamak Energy Ltd. (TE) have announced a $52 million collaboration to enhance the ST40 experi ... more 
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that ash from burned rice hulls contains a unique form of carbon capable of nearly doubling the energy density of lithium-ion and sodium-ion ... more |
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