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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leader in space robotics, has announced the successful launch and mission completion of its in-house developed 16U satellite. The satellite was launched into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 on December 21, 2024, at 3:34 AM (PST). The mission met all three predefined success criteria, earning a "Full Success" designation for technical verification. GITAI aims to slash the cost of space operations by a factor of 100 through innovations such as robotic satellites fo ... read more |
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How to Operate NASA's Orion Spacecraft for Artemis II MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 During NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight under the Artemis campaign, astronauts will manually operate the Orion spacecraft as part of their journey around the Moon and back. This mi ... more  
SpaceX mission to return US astronauts to happen 'soon': TrumpWashington (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Elon Musk's company SpaceX will "soon" begin a mission to repatriate two American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station. ... more 
UK Government backs UK orbital launch with 20 million pound investmentLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 The UK Government has taken a significant step in bolstering the nation's space capabilities, investing GBP 20 million into spaceflight company Orbex as part of its Series D funding round. This mark ... more  
New general law governs fracture energy of networks across materials and length scalesBoston MA (SPX) Jan 23, 2025 Materials like car tires, human tissues, and spider webs are diverse in composition, but all contain networks of interconnected strands. A long-standing question about the durability of these materi ... more |
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Top Beijing official urges Musk to deepen ties with China: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China, Beijing's state media said Monday. ... more |
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UK approves first vertical rocket launchLondon (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 The first vertical launch of a rocket into orbit from European soil could take place from the UK's most northerly point this year after a German company won approval for spaceflight, regulators announced Thursday. ... more 
China's Hainan Commercial Launch Center expands with two new launch padsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in China has begun the second phase of its development, which will feature two new launch pads specifically designed for liquid propellant rockets. The e ... more 
New Shepard's 29th mission to simulate Lunar GravityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 Blue Origin is preparing for the 29th flight of its New Shepard rocket, set to launch on January 28 at 10:00 AM CST / 1600 UTC from Launch Site One in West Texas. The mission, known as NS-29, will s ... more  
ESA and Hisdesat prepare to launch advanced secure communications satelliteParis, France (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 Hisdesat, Spain's leading provider of secure satellite communications, is set to launch the SpainSat Next Generation I (SNG I) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 29 at 20:34 EST (J ... more |
 
Iron Dome for America: Trump's missile defense effortWashington (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to develop plans for a high-tech missile defense shield for the United States. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for US governmentSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 OpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government. ... more 
Satellite technology paves way for space traffic managementParis, France (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The European Space Agency's Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Test Facilities at the ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands have been pivotal in supporting Lithuanian company Blackswan Space ... more  
GMV to advance the Galileo High Accuracy Service with new data generatorMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has chosen GMV, a multinational technology leader, to develop a new iteration of the High Accuracy Data Generator (HADG) as part of Phase 2 ... more  
Poland to buy over 200 anti-radar missiles from USWarsaw (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Poland on Tuesday said it had signed a contract to purchase more than 200 anti-radar missiles from the United States for $745 million as part of its army's modernisation drive. ... more |
 
Boeing reports 2024 loss of $11.8 bn after strike, safety issuesNew York (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Boeing reported a hefty fourth-quarter loss Tuesday following a bruising 2024 that included a lengthy labor strike, major safety issues on commercial planes and defense contract cost overruns. ... more 
Trump orders planning for 'Iron Dome' missile shield for USMiami (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets. ... more 
India, China agree to resume flights 5 years after stoppageNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly five years after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent political tensions halted them. ... more  
China launches additional satellites for Spacesail ConstellationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 China successfully launched 18 new satellites on Thursday as part of the ongoing expansion of the Spacesail Constellation. The satellites were sent into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Cente ... more |
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Philippines to train with US Typhon missile system next monthManila (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 A Philippine platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, Manila's military said Tuesday, in a move that will likely further fuel tensions with China. ... more 
UK's first AI classroom without teachers sparks debateLondon (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Britain's first teacherless AI classroom may be an "outlier", but it underlines the potential benefits and risks of a UK government drive to rollout artificial intelligence in education, experts say. ... more  
ADB approves $500mn disaster financing for PhilippinesManila (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 The Asian Development Bank approved a second $500 million loan for the disaster-prone Philippines on Wednesday, allowing the country quick access to financing during natural calamities or health-related emergencies. ... more 
Doomsday clock ticks one second, closest ever to midnightWashington (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 The "doomsday clock" symbolizing how close humanity is to destruction ticked one second closer to midnight Tuesday as concerns on nuclear war, climate and public health were jolted by US President Donald Trump's return. ... more |
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ZeroG may cause cancer in space but on Earth, it could help develop treatmentsMorgantown WV (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 As space travel gains traction and astronauts spend increasing amounts of time in space, studying its effects on health has become increasingly critical. Is space travel truly safe? Far from i ... more |
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US defense chief says military will keep aiding 'mass deportations'Washington (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the military will keep assisting President Donald Trump's "mass" migrant deportations, as he arrived for his first formal day of work at the Pentagon. ... more 
DeepSeek shock shows Europe not out of AI race: expertsParis (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 China-based DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model has shaken the sector by offering high performance apparently at a fraction of the cost of those developed by US giants, with many experts saying the release also hints at opportunity for investment minnow Europe. ... more 
Expanding robot perceptionBoston MA (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 Robots have come a long way since the Roomba. Today, drones are starting to deliver door to door, self-driving cars are navigating some roads, robo-dogs are aiding first responders, and still more b ... more  
China manufacturing activity contracts for first time in four monthsBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 China's manufacturing activity shrank in January for the first time in four months, official data showed Monday, as Beijing battles to sustain the recovery in the world's second-largest economy. ... more |
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