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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 US Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) successfully executed a critical Rapid Response Trailblazer (RRT) mission in partnership with SpaceX. A Falcon 9 rocket launched the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission carrying the Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle, SV-07, on Dec. 16 at 7:52 p.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This launch showcased the Space Force's ability to rapidly adapt and deliver critical national ... read 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  
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 
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 |
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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 |
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Skykraft to drive collaborative PNT Project with Indian partnersSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Skykraft has officially signed the Participating Project Partner Agreement for the "Demonstration of Collaborative Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)" project. This effort ... more  
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  
Trump, White House spar over northeast US mystery dronesWashington (AFP) Dec 16, 2024 The White House insisted Monday that mystery drones which have caused a public panic in parts of the United States were flying legally, after President-elect Donald Trump suggested there had been a government cover-up. ... more 
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 |
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
EU, ESA sign contracts to build communication satellite constellationWashington DC (UPI) Dec 16, 2024 The European Commission and the European Space Agency signed contracts with industrial companies to bring a space communication constellation of nearly 300 satellites into reality, providing secure communications and commercial applications. ... more  
China's space journey continues apaceBeijing, China (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Ae ... more 
Two Iranians charged in connection with Jordan drone strike that killed 3 U.S. soldiersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 17, 2024 Two Iranian nationals, including one residing in the United States, were charged Monday with accusations of illegally exporting drone technology to Iran, which has been linked to a drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured dozens more in Jordan early this year. ... more |
 
Yemen's Huthi rebels fire missile toward Israel; US strikes Huthi C&C facility in YemenTel Aviv (AFP) Dec 16, 2024 The Israeli military said sirens sounded across central Israel on Monday as it intercepted a missile in an attack later claimed by Yemen's Huthi rebels. ... 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 
IRIS2 contract signed to strengthen Europe's space connectivity and securityParis, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have formally partnered with SpaceRISE, a consortium led by Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, to deliver and operate the Infrastructure fo ... 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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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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 
Airbus US Space and Defense partners with Aerostar to advance stratospheric ISR technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Airbus U.S. Space and Defense and Aerostar successfully completed a joint Internal Research and Development (IRAD) stratospheric test flight as part of their Cooperative Research and Development Agr ... more  
Macron to visit France's cyclone-battered MayotteSaint-Denis De La Reunion (AFP) Dec 16, 2024 France's President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he would soon visit Mayotte in the aftermath of a cyclone that ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory, with hundreds feared dead. ... 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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