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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a diversified satellite and data service provider, has entered the Orbital Transports Partner Program, aiming to broaden its reach in the global space sector. This program unites various industry players, including suppliers and subcontractors, to address challenges in space missions, offering Sidus an enhanced distribution channel through the Orbital Transports SmallSat Catalog. The partnership enables Sidus Space to provide technology integration services using ... read more |
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NASA's Solar Sail Set for Space Voyage: Testing New Propulsion MethodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 NASA is poised to launch its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System next week, utilizing a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. Scheduled for Tuesday, Apr ... more 
Astronauts slated for repair mission on space station's NICER telescopeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 NASA has scheduled a spacewalk to repair the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER), an X-ray telescope aboard the International Space Station, later this year. This marks the fourth ins ... more 
Knot theory aids in mapping efficient space routesLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Scientists at the University of Surrey have devised a method to chart the most efficient routes for spacecraft, mirroring the way drivers use sat-nav to navigate on Earth. This new technique harness ... more  
GDFAU joins NASA for university nanosatellite projectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science has been chosen as one of eight U.S. university teams to collaborate with NASA and the U.S. military. This partnership aims ... more |
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 Reusable rocket engine completes major test in China 
Aerospacelab's satellites begin operations following successful launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Aerospacelab has successfully activated its recently launched satellites and is now processing data from its Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite. This VHR satellite is engineered to capture detaile ... more |
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China finds use for space tech in extending food shelf lifeSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 The China Academy of Space Technology has repurposed a barrier film originally designed for space stations to enhance food preservation on Earth, illustrating a key application of space research in ... more 
Vertical Future to develop crop-growing systems with UK Space Agency fundingLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and production based in the UK, has been awarded a new grant of GBP 1.5 million to undertake the second phase of the "Autonomous Agricult ... more 
NASA seeks community input to refine space technology prioritiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is revising its approach to technology development as it aims to enhance its missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The agency has identified near ... more 
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 During the 39th Space Symposium, Max Space, a pioneering space company, showcased its innovative expandable habitat technology. This technology is distinguished by its ability to scale indefinitely ... more |
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 Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion tech 
Emerging Markets in the Space Economy: Opportunities Beyond the WestSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The space industry, once dominated by Western nations, is witnessing a significant shift as emerging markets invest heavily in developing their space capabilities. This expansion is not only redefin ... more |
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Private Sector Innovation and Its Impact on the Space IndustrySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The private sector's involvement in space exploration has dramatically transformed the landscape of the industry. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others have introduced new technologies and ... more  
Jordan says won't become 'theatre of war' between Israel and IranAmman (AFP) April 16, 2024 When Iran attacked Israel at the weekend, Jordan intercepted multiple missiles and drones, but King Abdullah II has stressed his country must not become "the theatre of a regional war". ... more 
Ukraine 'ran out' of missiles to defend key plant, Zelensky saysKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 16, 2024 Russia was able to destroy a key power plant serving Kyiv because Ukraine ran out of defensive missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. ... more  
German defence giant to build ammunition plant in LithuaniaVilnius (AFP) April 16, 2024 Lithuania and German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall agreed Tuesday to build an ammunition plant in the Baltic state, in a new sign of Europe re-arming to counter any threat from Russia. ... more |
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Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PU ... more 
'Go home': Overtourism sparks backlash in SpainMadrid (AFP) April 16, 2024 Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector. ... more  
UK home insurance claims linked to weather hit recordLondon (AFP) April 15, 2024 The total value of home-insurance claims in the UK linked to damage caused notably by storms surged to a record level last year, an industry body said Monday. ... more 
Gaza refugees traveling home 'turned back'Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2024 Thousands of Palestinians, including men, women, children, and elderly people, reportedly came under fire Sunday while returning to their homes in northern Gaza, many of them displaced since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7th, 2023, prompting the latest chapter of the decades-long war. ... more |
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Argentina's Milei cuts short intl trip over Mideast crisisBuenos Aires (AFP) April 13, 2024 Argentine President Javier Milei is ending his international trip early to handle his country's response to the crisis in the Middle East, his spokesman said Saturday, after Iran launched a wave of drones and missiles at Israel. ... more 
Flying Russian priests pray for floods to endMoscow (AFP) April 12, 2024 Russian Orthodox priests have flown over a swelling river in a Soviet-era plane with an icon, praying for unprecedented floods to recede. ... more  
China's Low-Altitude Economy Set for Rapid ExpansionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 China's burgeoning low-altitude economy, recognized as a crucial strategic industry, is expected to witness exponential growth in the near future, driven by significant infrastructure investments, r ... more  
Hannover's expertise boosts groundbreaking fusion projectBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 The PriFUSIO project, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and supported by an 18 million euro grant from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is setting a new cours ... more |
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UK Space Agency supports Rolls-Royce and BWX Technologies in developing space reactorsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space ... more  
Stocks mixed after selloff as Fed, Middle East dampen sentimentHong Kong (AFP) April 17, 2024 Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's indication that interest rates could stay higher for longer offset a rebound following the latest bout of Middle East-fuelled selling. ... more 
IMF warns China's economic recovery could falterBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2024 The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that China's economic recovery could falter without more support for its ailing property sector but maintained its growth forecast for this year at 4.6 percent. ... more  
Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in AI firm in UAE, take board seatDubai (AFP) April 16, 2024 Microsoft is to invest $1.5 billion in United Arab Emirates artificial intelligence firm G42, taking a minority stake and a seat on the board, the companies said on Tuesday. ... more |
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China FM Wang to visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New GuineaBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2024 China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ... more 
Chinese economy beats growth expectations in first quarterBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2024 China's economy expanded far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed Tuesday, but disappointing retail and industrial figures suggested leaders face severe headwinds to hit their annual growth target. ... more 
PwC rejects allegations on Evergrande auditHong Kong (AFP) April 16, 2024 Accounting firm PwC on Monday rejected an anonymous letter that criticised the company's involvement in auditing beleaguered Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, saying the letter contained "false allegations". ... more 
OpenAI comes to Asia with new office in TokyoTokyo (AFP) April 15, 2024 ChatGPT creator OpenAI opened a new office in Tokyo on Monday, the first Asian outpost for the groundbreaking tech company as it aims to ramp up its global expansion. ... more |
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