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  Seoul (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the US led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions. A rocket carrying the satellite blasted off Tuesday night from North Phyongan province, flew along its designated path and "accurately put the reconnaissance satellite 'Malligyong-1' on its orbit," state-run news agency KCNA reported. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was on hand to witness t ... read more |
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Philippines vows not to surrender 'square inch' of territoryManila (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos insisted his country would not give up "a single square inch of our territory", as Manila seeks to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. ... more 
EU Council endorses new Space Strategy for Enhanced Security and DefenceBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 In a landmark decision, the Council of the European Union has approved conclusions on the pioneering EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence. This strategy underscores the EU's commitment to fort ... more  
Intelsat's MOTT proves its mettle in US Army's annual NetModXLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Intelsat (NYSE: I), a leading operator in the satellite and terrestrial network sector, recently showcased the robust capabilities of its Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) in a significant field ... more  
NASA's Deep Space Optical Comm Demo Sends, Receives First DataLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 17, 2023 In a landmark achievement, NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has successfully conducted its 'first light' test, sending and receiving data via laser from a distance unpreced ... more |
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  Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South Australia 
NATO chief warns of 'malign' Russian intereference in BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. ... more |
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Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US supportKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a bid to stem Ukrainian concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver. ... more  
Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mateTaipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's former envoy to the United States and self-described "cat warrior", was named Monday as the running mate to presidential frontrunner Lai Ching-te for the island's January elections. ... more  
China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusationBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 China said Monday its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers. ... more 
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, toll at 64; Under Gaza hospital 55-metre tunnel foundJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 The Israeli army said Sunday five more soldiers had been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, raising the number of troop deaths there to 64 since the war began. ... more |
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 China FM says 'urgent' steps needed to ease Gaza crisis  
Special forces veteran on front line in Israel's information warJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 For the past six weeks, khaki-clad Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has appeared on Israeli television every evening: the commando-turned-communicator has become the face of Israel's war effort in Gaza. ... more |
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Spire Global launches innovative constellation management platformBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant advancement for the satellite services industry, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a frontrunner in space-based data, analytics, and space services, has unveiled its latest innovatio ... more 
Committee to Protect Journalists: At least 53 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas warWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 At least 53 journalists and media workers have been killed since Oct. 7, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. ... more
U.N.: Civilian deaths in Ukraine war surpass 10,000Washington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 The United Nations on Tuesday reported that more than 10,000 civilians have died in Ukraine since Russia invaded in early 2022. ... more
Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mateTaipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Taiwan's presidential frontrunner Vice President Lai Ching-te said Monday he had picked the island's former envoy to the United States as his running mate for January's election. ... more |
 UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travel 
NATO chief warns of 'malign' Russian interference in BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. ... more |
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US approves new Ukraine aid despite Congress impasseWashington (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 The United States on Monday approved another $100 million in military aid to Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited, despite an impasse in Congress in approving wider funding. ... more 
Gaza health ministry: 12 killed in Israeli shelling of Indonesian Hospital, tanks close inWashington DC (UPI) Nov 20, 2021 At least 12 people were killed overnight in Israeli shelling of Gaza's Indonesian Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip with hundreds hemmed in inside as Israeli forces close in on the facility, Gaza authorities said. ... more  
Iraq PM rejects resignation of three cabinet ministersBaghdad (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday refused to accept the resignation of three cabinet ministers who stepped down over the dismissal of the parliament speaker. ... more 
MDA initiates work on a new digital satellite constellationBrampton, Canada (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has received an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) contract from an undisclose ... more |
RTX and DARPA to revolutionize Gallium Nitride technology for improved radio frequency sensorsTucson AZ (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a four-year, $15 million contract from DARPA to increase the electronic capability of radio frequency sensors with high-power-density Gallium ... more 
Ukraine fires cyber defence chief and deputyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Ukraine said Monday it had fired the head and deputy head of a government department in charge of cyber defence following an ongoing investigation into corruption. ... more
Canadian claims he was used by Ottawa for intelligence gathering in ChinaOttawa (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 A Sino-Canadian row reared its head on Monday after one of two Canadians jailed by China for nearly three years claimed he was unwittingly used for intelligence gathering and is seeking compensation from Ottawa. ... more 
Philippines announces start of joint patrols with US forcesManila (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country on Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos said, as the countries seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. ... more |
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China, Australia in fierce exchange over naval incidentBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 China and Australia on Monday exchanged charges of reckless behavior following an incident off Japan in which Canberra said a Chinese warship emitted sonar pulses that injured one of its naval divers. ... more  
Navy aircraft with 9 crew members crashes into water off HawaiiWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 A large U.S. Navy plane with nine crew members on board overshot its runway in Hawaii on Monday and crashed into the water, according to military officials who said there were no casualties. ... more 
Pentagon chief and German DM tell Zelensky in for the 'long haul' in UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver. ... more 
Overnight Russian attacks kill at least two civilians: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 Two civilians died in Russia's latest overnight barrage of drones and missiles, which hit a hospital, a building at a mine and other civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, Kyiv said on Tuesday. ... more |
Cold, mud and mice: Ukraine enters second winter of warNear Bakhmut, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 In a heated shelter near the eastern front line, Ukrainian serviceman, Dmytro, looked on as a mouse sniffed the air and then scuttled behind plastic sheeting insulating the walls and ceiling. ... more 
Xi, Macron discuss Israel-Hamas war in call: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the Israel-Hamas war in a phone call on Monday, agreeing "to avoid a more serious humanitarian crisis", Beijing's state media reported. ... more  
US approves major long-range missile deal for JapanWashington (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China. ... more 
Ukrainian army says advancing at Dnipro river as drones target KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive. ... more |
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France says successfully tests ballistic missileParis (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 France said it had successfully tested without a nuclear load the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on Saturday. ... more 
Chinese sonar pulses 'likely' injured divers: Australia defence chiefSydney (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 Australian navy divers were "likely" injured by sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship this week, the country's defence minister said Saturday, accusing Beijing of "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct at sea. ... more
Taiwan's opposition alliance falters over joint presidential ticketTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 Taiwan's two leading opposition parties failed to agree Saturday on who would lead the ticket in a joint presidential bid for January's crucial elections. ... more 
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explodeStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean. ... more |
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