Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
May 21, 2023
AEROSPACE
Biden blames China relations on 'silly balloon' shootdown



Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2021
President Joe Biden on Sunday blamed the recent poor relations between the United States and China on the "silly balloon" carrying surveillance equipment that was shot down earlier this year. "This silly balloon that was carrying two freight cars' worth of spying equipment was flying over the United States, and it got shot down, and everything changed in terms of talking to one another. I think you're going to see that begin to thaw very shortly," Biden said on the heels of the G7 summit in Jap ... read more

WAR REPORT
Ukraine's Zelensky wins new diplomatic, military support from G7
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrapped up a triumphant diplomatic offensive in Hiroshima on Sunday, heading home bearing new arms, munitions and the "unwavering" diplomatic support of G7 allies. ... more
WAR REPORT
Kyiv claims 'insignificant' part of Bakhmut, but advancing
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2023
The Ukrainian army on Sunday said it retained control of an "insignificant" part of Bakhmut, the eastern city that Russia claims to have captured, but was advancing on its flanks. ... more
WAR REPORT
Biden says Putin 'will not break our resolve' on Ukraine
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023
Ukraine's backers "will not waver", US President Joe Biden said Sunday after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is in Hiroshima on a surprise visit to the G7 summit. ... more
MOON DAILY
Advanced Space completes 6-month CAPSTONE primary mission at the Moon for NASA
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2023
Advanced Space's pioneering commercial satellite has completed its primary 6-month mission operating in the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) that will be utilized by the Gateway lunar space statio ... more
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TECH SPACE
GPR announces Series A funding on back of customer traction
Somerville MA (SPX) May 19, 2023
GPR, the world's only provider of Ground Positioning Radar, have announced it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding led by top technology investor Rhapsody Venture Partners. GP ... more
TECH SPACE
Momentus deploys Qosmosys satellite and on-orbit support of Caltech hosted payload
San Jose CA (SPX) May 19, 2023
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has deployed the Qosmosys Zeus-1 payload from its Vigoride-5 Orbital Service Vehicle and is now providing comprehensive hosted payload support services for Caltech's Spa ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Accenture invests in SpiderOak to elevate satellite communications security in space
New York NY (SPX) May 19, 2023
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity and resiliency solutions for next generation space systems. Base ... more
NUKEWARS
China nuke arsenal build-up 'concern for global stability': G7
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023
China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability", Group of Seven leaders said Friday after talks on nuclear disarmament in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. ... more
NUKEWARS
G7 leaders visit Hiroshima memorial in shadow of new threats
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023
Under a gunmetal sky and driving rain, leaders of some of the world's most powerful nations gathered in Hiroshima on Friday to confront the horrors of nuclear weapons. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised for a first post-invasion trip to the Asia-Pacific, meeting allies at a G7 summit in Hiroshima as the bloc hit Russia's "war machine" with further sanctions. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Russian PM to visit China next week: Beijing
Beijing (AFP) May 19, 2023
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China from May 23 to 24, Beijing's foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. ... more
GPS NEWS
Value of Chinese satellite navigation system increases as service expands
Beijing (XNA) May 19, 2023
By the end of 2022, the overall value of satellite-enabled navigation and positioning services in China was about 501 billion yuan ($71 billion), a 6.8 percent increase year-on-year, according to an ... more

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UAV NEWS
Military drones are swarming the skies of Ukraine and other conflicts
Medford MA (SPX) May 19, 2023
Loud explosions rock the evening sky. Streaks of light appear like comets. Missiles rain down. Below, people scramble for cover. The injured are taken on stretchers - the dead, buried. That is ... more
SUPERPOWERS
G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 20, 2023
G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its "militarisation activities" in the Asia-Pacific region but said the bloc also wanted "constructive and stable relations" with Beijing. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 communique
Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2023
China on Saturday expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim at Beijing on issues including the South China Sea, human rights and alleged interference in their democracies. ... more
CYBER WARS
Pentagon leaks suspect to remain jailed pending trial
Worcester, United States (AFP) May 19, 2023
The US airman accused of leaking top-secret documents will remain in jail pending trial, a federal judge ruled Friday, after prosecutors argued that he posed an ongoing risk to American national security. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations
Taipei (AFP) May 20, 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option". ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan's WHO exclusion risks 'terrible impact': minister
Geneva (AFP) May 21, 2023
Taiwan's health minister warned Sunday that the continued exclusion of the self-ruled island from the WHO amid pressure from China posed a significant threat to global health. ... more
AEROSPACE
Solar-powered balloons detect mysterious sounds in the stratosphere
Chicago IL (SPX) May 15, 2023
Imagine if sending your science experiment 70,000 ft in the air just took painter's plastic, tape, a dash of charcoal dust, and plenty of sunlight. Daniel Bowman of Sandia National Laboratorie ... more
AEROSPACE
Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine
Washington (AFP) May 19, 2023
US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday. ... more

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