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  Washington (AFP) Mar 3, 2025 Elon Musk has been making headlines for mass layoffs and funding cuts at US federal agencies under his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. But on Monday, his towering Starship rocket will return to the spotlight with its next test flight. The world's biggest and most powerful launch vehicle is set for its eighth orbital mission, following a dramatic mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during its last trial. A launch window opens at 5:30 pm (2330 GMT) from SpaceX's Starbase facility i ... read more |
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European satellite launcher set for first commercial blast offParis (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 After several postponements, Europe's Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday when it puts a French military intelligence satellite into space. ... more 
Rocket Lab's Pioneer Aids Varda's Capsule Re-Entry in In-Space Manufacturing MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully facilitated the re-entry of Varda Space Industries' capsule using its custom-built Pioneer spacecraft. The capsule, part of Varda's W-2 mission, ... more  
Shenzhou XIX crew successfully tests pipeline inspection robot on space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 The crew of China's Shenzhou XIX mission has completed a pivotal in-orbit test of a pipeline inspection robot aboard the Tiangong space station, marking a major step forward in space station mainten ... more  
Maxar Space Systems Ships First Tranche 1 Tracking Layer Spacecraft to L3HarrisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Maxar Space Systems, a leader in satellite manufacturing and space technology solutions, has delivered the first of 16 spacecraft buses to L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] in support of the Space D ... more |
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Rocket Lab Unveils 'Return On Investment' Ocean Platform for Neutron Rocket LandingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading provider of launch services and space systems, has announced 'Return On Investment,' a specialized ocean platform designed for Neutron rocket landings ... more |
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Rocket Lab Expands Multi-Launch Partnership with iQPS Securing Eight Electron MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed its second multi-launch agreement with the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), significantly expanding their collaboration. This latest ... more 
SpaceX eyes Monday for eighth test of Starship from TexasLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 The eighth test flight of SpaceX's Starship is set to take off as early as Monday, March 3, marking another step in the company's continued development of its fully reusable launch system. A l ... more  
US approves sale of $3 bn in munitions, bulldozers to IsraelWashington (AFP) Mar 01, 2025 The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. ... more  
Denmark hopes to have air defence system in place from 2026Copenhagen (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Denmark hopes to have an air defence system in place from 2026, the Danish defence minister announced on Friday. ... more |
 
The art of compliant roboticsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 As human-robot interaction becomes increasingly common, ensuring robots can flexibly adapt to their environment is essential for both efficiency and safety. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has eme ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Narrowing the gap between air and space travelSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Chinese scientists have successfully tested the world's first oblique detonation engine, powered by conventional aviation kerosene, a breakthrough that has generated significant interest. While some ... more  
Hong Kong to probe close call involving cargo planesHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 A mid-air close call between two cargo planes taking off from Hong Kong's airport on Thursday has triggered an investigation, authorities said Friday, removing air traffic control personnel from frontline duty. ... more 
46 killed in Sudan plane crash in residential areaPort Sudan (AFP) Feb 26, 2025 Forty-six people were killed when a Sudanese military transport plane crashed into a residential neighbourhood on the outskirts of Khartoum, the regional government said Wednesday. ... more 
N. Korea says launched cruise missiles in 'counterattack' drillsSeoul (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 North Korea carried out a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea this week, in a drill Pyongyang said Friday aimed at showing off its "counterattack" capabilities. ... more |
 
Tens of thousands rally against leader of flood-hit Spain regionValencia, Spain (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 Tens of thousands rallied in the Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday in the latest protest demanding regional leader Carlos Mazon's resignation over his handling of October's deadly floods. ... more 
US to deploy nearly 3,000 additional troops to southern borderWashington (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 The United States will deploy nearly 3,000 additional troops to its border with Mexico, bringing the total number of active-duty personnel there to around 9,000, the US military said Saturday. ... more 
UK minister resigns over overseas aid cutLondon (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over cuts to overseas aid ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost defence spending. ... more 
Israel halts humanitarian aid; 116 killed in Gaza since ceasefireWashington DC (UPI) Mar 2, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would not allow any further humanitarian aid into Gaza. Palestinian officials said Israeli fighters had killed some 116 people since the tenuous first phase of a ceasefire took effect in January. ... more |
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ESA Red Cross alliance advances crisis responseParis, France (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has signed a Memorandum of Intent to leverage space technology for global humanitarian aid. ... more  
US Treasury chief pushes Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on ChinaWashington (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed Friday for Canada and Mexico to match Washington's tariff hikes on China when asked in an interview if doing so could help them avert President Donald Trump's fresh levies. ... more  
Scientists develop battery that converts nuclear waste into electricityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 A research team has unveiled a novel battery capable of harnessing nuclear energy through light emissions, potentially offering a new way to convert radioactive waste into electricity. Nuclear ... more 
Geothermal systems drive global clean energy expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 Geothermal energy production has long depended on specific site conditions. Traditional power plants require hot, permeable rocks along with abundant underground fluids, which has confined their dev ... more |
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China manufacturing activity grows in FebruaryShanghai (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 China's manufacturing activity grew in February after a dip the previous month, official figures showed Saturday, as leaders fight an economic slump while the United States targets the country's exports with increased tariffs. ... more |
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India and EU to finalise free trade agreement by year-endNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 India will finalise a "mutually beneficial" free trade deal with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday after meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. ... more 
Bitcoin falls below $80,000 first time since NovemberHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Bitcoin sank below $80,000 on Friday for the first time in more than three months as a sell-off in the cryptocurrency sector gathered pace amid volatility in global markets. ... more 
Asian markets thumped as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fearsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Asian and European markets tumbled on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariffs sparked fresh fears about a global trade war that could hammer struggling economies. ... more 
China's leaders gather to hash out Trump tariff battle plansBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 China's leadership convenes next week for closed-door meetings to hammer out plans to shield the ailing economy from tariffs and trade threats from US President Donald Trump. ... more |
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