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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 23, 2024 Shortly after midnight on Monday, SpaceX launched a new round of 21 Starlink satellites into lower Earth orbit, 13 of which can contact cell phones directly. The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:35 a.m., EDT. The first stage, making its 15th trip, landed safely on the drone ship "Just Read the Instructions" about eight minutes after the launch. Seven of the 15 flights were related to Starlink missions. The satellites were deployed into lower Eart ... read more |
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Vast and SpaceX to launch two human spaceflight missions to ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Vast has announced an agreement with SpaceX to conduct two human spaceflight missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The missions, dep ... more 
NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space stationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Spa ... more 
Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were ... more 
Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen developmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase th ... more |
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ISS research on cancer and neurodegenerative therapies returns from Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Research aimed at advancing cancer detection, improving treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and enhancing respiratory therapies successfully returned from the International Space Station (ISS ... more |
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Rocket Lab delivers second spacecraft and completes third for Varda Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully delivered its second Pioneer spacecraft to Vandenberg Space Force Base and finalized production and testing of a third spacecraft for Varda Space ... more 
Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I MissionCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Making the voyage 1.4 million miles around the Moon and back - the farthest a spacecraft built for humans has ever gone - the Orion spacecraft has faced a battery of tests over the years. Though Ori ... more  
Yemen rebels claim ballistic missile attack on IsraelSanaa (AFP) Dec 25, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels said Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile at central Israel, with Israeli forces saying they intercepted the attack. ... more 
Netanyahu says ordered Israeli forces to 'destroy Huthi infrastructure'Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that he had ordered the country's military to destroy the infrastructure of Iran-backed Huthi rebels, after the Yemeni group fired missiles at Israel last week. ... more |
 
Philippines rejects China's criticism of US missile planManila (AFP) Dec 24, 2024 The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Skydweller Aero advances autonomous maritime patrol aircraft testing with military payloadsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Skydweller Aero Inc., a global leader in uncrewed solar aircraft and Perpetual Flight systems, continues its rigorous Autonomous Maritime Patrol Aircraft (AMPA) flight tests. The Skydweller unmanned ... more  
SpaceRISE to develop and operate Europe's IRIS2 connectivity network under new EU contractParis, France (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 SES S.A. has announced that the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, has secured the Concession Contract with the European Commission to design, deploy, and manage the IRIS2 sovereign connectivity syst ... more  
SpaceX launches Space Force Rapid Response TrailblazerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 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 ... more  
Houthis take credit for downing American plane after CENTCOM alleges friendly fireWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2024 Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, better known as the Houthis, has taken credit for the downing of an American military plane after the U.S. Central Command said it was shot in a friendly fire incident. ... more |
XBow Systems expands defense contract for hypersonic solid rocket motorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a key innovator in solid rocket motor (SRM) production and defense technology, has announced an expansion of its U.S. Department of Defense contract to supply large SRMs ... more 
China's CERES 1 rocket launches satellites from seaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully conducted its fourth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday. According to the company, the rocket ... more 
Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... 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 |
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ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellationParis, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed communications for EU governments, businesses, and citizens, will soon enter development fo ... more  
Software-driven smart munitions reshape tactical drone operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 XTEND, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomy and tactical drone solutions, has secured an $8.8 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense's Irregular Warfare Technical Support Director ... more 
Ex-US Marine pilot to be extradited from Australia to USSydney (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Australia's attorney general has decided an ex-US Marine pilot accused of illegally training China's military will be extradited from Australia to the United States, with the pilot's family slamming the news as "inhumane". ... more  
Human civilization at a tipping point between authoritarian collapse and technological superabundanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 A new study published in the journal Foresight asserts that humanity stands at a critical juncture, poised for a transformative leap in evolution. Yet, this shift risks being derailed by centralized ... more |
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Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust ... more |
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US strikes Huthi targets in Yemen, hours after rebels hit Israel Sanaa (AFP) Dec 21, 2024 The United States on Saturday said it struck targets in Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after a Huthi rebel missile wounded people in Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv. ... 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 
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 
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 |
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