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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 NASA's Synthetic Biology Project is collaborating with the GrabCAD community to create innovative 3D-printable bioreactor designs. These bioreactors aim to reduce the mass and volume of supplies needed for extended space missions by enabling in-situ production of essential nutrients through reusable or recyclable solutions. The project focuses on enhancing BioNutrient Production Packs, which use bio-engineered microorganisms to generate critical nutrients like beta carotene. Crews activate these m ... read more |
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Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensingBoston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. ... 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  
China's new Long March rockets to enable lunar and Mars missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 China's next-generation Long March 10 carrier rocket will significantly boost the nation's capacity for manned lunar exploration, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload from 8.2 tonnes to 27 to ... more  
Lockheed Martin prepares TacSat for 2025 launch to enhance space connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has finalized preparations for its Tactical Satellite (TacSat), a next-generation technology demonstration platform set for launch in 2025 aboard Firefly Aerospace's Alph ... more |
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Indian Navy and ISRO conduct astronaut well deck recovery trials for Gaganyaan MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 The Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have advanced preparations for Gaganyaan's recovery operations by conducting "Well Deck" recovery trials on December 6, 2024. The ex ... more |
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Equatorial Launch Australia shifts focus to new Queensland spaceport siteSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has announced the immediate cessation of operations at the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory, citing unresolved lease negotiations. The company will rel ... more 
China Long March 8A prepares for first flight in January 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 The Long March 8A rocket, developed to become China's primary launch vehicle for medium- and low-Earth orbit missions, is set to make its maiden flight in January 2025, as announced by the China Aca ... more 
Double success for Europe as Sentinel-1C and Vega-C take flightParis, 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 ... more 
TransAstra to showcase Capture Bag on ISS in 2025Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 TransAstra has announced a pivotal agreement with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), which manages the ISS National Lab, to conduct an in-space demonstration of its Capture ... more |
Blue Ring Pathfinder payload ready for integration on New Glenn first missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Blue Origin has announced that its Blue Ring Pathfinder payload is prepared for integration ahead of the inaugural flight of its New Glenn rocket, NG-1, slated for later this year. This mission will ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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PLD Space secures euro 11 million loan to advance MIURA 5 launch siteMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 PLD Space, the Spanish aerospace company specializing in reusable space launchers, has obtained euro 11 million in financing from COFIDES to propel the development of its MIURA 5 rocket launch site ... more 
Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US DefenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. General Services Administrati ... more 
Pentagon collaborates with Movius on secure communication solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Movius, a global leader in secure, AI-driven communications technology, has been listed in the FedRAMP marketplace through a Department of Defense-sponsored initiative to enhance mission-critical co ... more  
L3Harris advances missile tracking with new satellite design milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has finalized the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for 18 cutting-edge space vehicles, marking a key step in its work on the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche ... more |
ST Engineering iDirect launches innovative multi-orbit satellite connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced a new technology that seamlessly tracks and switches between Geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) and Non-Geosynchronou ... more  
Pentagon: No evidence of Iranian 'mothership' launching drones over New JerseyWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 Drones near U.S. military sites in New Jersey are not connected to a foreign nation or launched by an Iranian "mothership" off the East Coast, a Pentagon official said Wednesday. ... more  
Missile strike on Ukraine clinic kills at least fourKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 A missile strike Tuesday hit a private clinic in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least four people and wounding more than a dozen, officials said, as Russia steps up attacks in southern regions partially under its control. ... more
N.J. lawmaker calls for 'limited' state of emergency over unexplained drone sightingsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2024 A New Jersey lawmaker called on the state to issue a "limited" state of emergency over unexplained drones that have appeared in recent weeks, his office said Tuesday. ... more |
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Rocket Lab conducts hypersonic suborbital test launch for DoDSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully executed a suborbital hypersonic mission in November, advancing technology testing for the Department of Defense under the Multi-Service Advanced ... more 
Researchers develop mobile all-light network for seamless air land and underwater connectivitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Researchers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have introduced a groundbreaking prototype for an all-light mobile communication network. This system facilitates seamless data ex ... more 
CobraJet autonomous interceptor offers low-cost drone defense solutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 SkyDefense LLC, headquartered in Brighton, CO, unveiled its advanced AI-powered eVTOL interceptor, the "CobraJet." This tactical, battery-powered autonomous aircraft is engineered to detect, track, ... 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 |
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German opposition leader confirms commitment to sending missiles to UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz in February elections, repeated his commitment to sending German-made Taurus missiles to Ukraine on a visit to the country Monday. ... more |
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Australian warship test-fires US Tomahawk missileSydney (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 An Australian warship has test-fired a US Tomahawk cruise missile, officials said Tuesday, hailing a "major milestone" in the country's decade-long plan to beef up its fleet in the face of an Asia-Pacific arms race. ... more  
NASA Scientific Balloon Flights to Lift Off From AntarcticaWallops Island VA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 NASA's Scientific Balloon Program has returned to Antarctica's icy expanse to kick off the annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon Campaign, where two balloon flights will carry a total of nine missi ... more  
Murder rate in Amazon far higher than rest of Brazil: studyRio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The murder rate in Brazil's Amazon is far higher than the national average, largely because of territorial conflict in a region prey to organized crime, an NGO said Wednesday. ... more  
What do we know about the economics of AI?Boston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Exami ... more |
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