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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 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 relocate its spaceport to a new site in Queensland, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy. The decision stems from the Northern Land Council's (NLC) repeated delays in approving a Head Lease essential for expanding the Arnhem Space Centre. Formal negotiations began in January 2022, yet th ... read more |
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Indian Navy and ISRO conduct astronaut well deck recovery trials for Gaganyaan MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 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 
Week starts on ISS with spacewalk preparations and research activitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Preparations for an upcoming spacewalk highlighted the beginning of the week aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as the Expedition 72 crew members also engaged in a variety of research task ... more  
Uncrewed aircraft systems traffic management expands beyond line of sightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA is advancing its Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) initiative to meet the global surge in drone usage for various applications. Drones, ... more 
China Long March 8A prepares for first flight in January 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 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 |
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China successfully tests XZY 1 verification rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 China's XZY 1 verification rocket has successfully completed a static firing test at Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Shandong province, marking a major milestone for the nation's aerospace innova ... more |
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Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into ItalyWashington (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 US space company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing suborbital flights to tourists in Europe for the first time. ... more 
Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test FlightEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again. A team of researchers developing an atmospheric probe at NASA's Armstron ... more  
SWIFT - The Space Workforce Incubator for Texas launchesAustin TX (SPX) Dec 14, 2024 The Space Workforce Incubator for Texas (SWIFT) proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking SWIFT Rocket Program, part of an innovative statewide initiative aimed at propelling Texas to the f ... more 
Artemis II core stage positioned for integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket core stage is now vertical inside High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The maneuver was completed on Tu ... more |
Japan's Space One delays Kairos rocket launch againTokyo (AFP) Dec 15, 2024 A startup aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed a rocket launch for the second day running on Sunday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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 
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  
NASA Moves Drone Package Delivery Industry Closer to RealityEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Package delivery drones are coming to our doorsteps in the future, and NASA wants to make sure that when medication or pizza deliveries take to the skies, they will be safe. In July, the Feder ... more |
UK, Italy, Japan to develop next-generation fighter jetLondon (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 The UK, Italy and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon. ... more 
Washington, Beijing renew stalled scientific cooperation agreementWashington (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Washington and Beijing, locked in a fierce economic and political rivalry, renewed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement for five years on Friday following criticism by detractors, including US Republicans, that China is being given an advantage. ... more  
Syria's new rulers call for victory celebrations in streetsDamascus (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Syria's rebel chief called on people across the country to celebrate "the victory of the revolution" on Friday, as G7 leaders looked to forge a common approach to the new government. ... more 
Mystery drones still causing concern over US NortheastNew York (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 Unidentified drones were stoking security and safety fears over the US Northeast at the weekend, prompting New York's governor to seek federal help, as President-elect Donald Trump weighed in to suggest the devices be shot down. ... more |
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Kremlin says 'fully' agrees with Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US missilesMoscow (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 The Kremlin said Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons deep into Russia "fully aligned" with Moscow's position. ... more 
Smallsat market grows steadily amid Starlink and Starshield challenges driven by government demandParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The small satellite (smallsat) industry is set to achieve significant growth, with Novaspace's latest market intelligence report projecting the sector to reach a market value of $113.3 billion over ... more  
Northrop Grumman's next-gen missile warning satellites move to manufacturingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has secured a contract extension for Phase 2 of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) program from the U.S. Space Force's Space System ... more 
RTX's Raytheon LTAMDS excels in live fire tests with complex threatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Raytheon, a business under RTX, reported that the U.S. Army has successfully employed the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to guide Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) intercepto ... more |
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Lockheed Martin prepares Next-Gen OPIR satellite for system testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has reached a significant milestone in the development of the U.S. Space Force's Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit ( ... more |
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Lockheed Martin demonstrates missile defense capability for Guam in key testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), has successfully conducted the Flight Experiment Mission (FEM)-02, demonstrating a critical advancement in missile defense ca ... more 
PAC-3 demonstrates advanced integration in successful defense testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile demonstrated its advanced capabilities by successfully integrating with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTA ... more 
Sikorsky to showcase autonomous flight capabilities for marine corpsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), has been tapped by the U.S. Marine Corps to showcase the capabilities and operational readiness of its MATRIX flight autonomy system. The demonstratio ... more 
Integrated Battle Command System enhances threat defense with advanced technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The U.S. Army's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), successfully demonstrated its versatility and effectiveness during recent flight tests ... more |
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