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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 The Space Systems Command (SSC) and SpaceX have successfully launched the USSF-52 mission for the U.S. Space Force, using the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex (LC)-39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch, which occurred at 8:07 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, carried the seventh mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, showcasing the U.S.'s ability to deploy advanced, reusable space technologies. Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen, program executive officer for Assured ... read more |
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SpaceX launches secretive US military spacecraft on research missionWashington (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket blasted back into space on Thursday night to ferry the US military's secretive X-37B drone to a research mission. ... more  
Western powers condemn Iran's accelerated uranium enrichmentParis (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Western powers on Thursday condemned Iran accelerating its production of highly enriched uranium, after a watchdog said it had upped manufacture following months of slowdown. ... more  
Turkish Parliament unlikely to vote on Sweden's NATO bid for weeksIstanbul (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Turkey's parliament is unlikely to hold a full vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO before mid-January, parliamentary sources told AFP Thursday. ... more 
China names navy ex-chief as new defence ministerBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 China on Friday named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister, state media said, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October. ... more |
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  US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen's Huthis  
China says Taiwan 'hyping up' election interference claimsBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 China's defence ministry on Thursday accused Taiwan's leadership of "hyping up" claims that Beijing is interfering in the self-ruled island's upcoming presidential election. ... more |
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Dead and injured as Russia pummels Ukrainian cities with missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 Russia launched a wave of missile strikes on Friday across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people and wounding 18, officials said. ... more 
U.S. Navy warship downs Iranian-backed air assault in the Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 29, 2023 The Navy's USS Mason shot down one drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the Southern Red Sea that were fired by the Houthi rebels, the U.S. Central Command said Thursday. ... more 
Israel strikes south Syria and Damascus: ministry, state mediaDamascus (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Israeli air strikes hit southern Syria, the Syrian defence ministry said, with state media reporting attacks near the capital Damascus. ... more 
IDF admits shooting deaths of three Hamas hostages could have been preventedWashington DC (UPI) Dec 29, 2023 The deaths of three hostages who were fatally shot by Israeli soldiers earlier this month "could have been prevented," the Israeli military admitted Thursday, while stating those responsible "carried out the right action to the best of their understanding." ... more |
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  Spain PM says supports Iraq's 'sovereignty and stability' 
Israel threatens to attack Hezbollah if world fails to halt attacks from LebanonWashington DC (UPI) Dec 28, 2021 A senior member of Israel's war cabinet threatened military action to take out Hezbollah in southern Lebanon unless the Lebanese government and the international community take action to stop the militant group launching attacks into northern Israel. ... more |
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Israel bombs Gaza as oldest woman held hostage confirmed deadGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Israeli forces on Thursday battled Hamas in Gaza where air strikes and urban combat rocked the southern city of Khan Yunis, near where many hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge. ... more 
N. Korea's Kim calls for 'accelerated' war preparationsSeoul (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media said Thursday. ... more  
China ousts defence firm executives from top political bodyBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Three executives at leading Chinese missile defence firms have been removed from Beijing's top political advisory committee, according to state media, in the latest high-level demotions in the country's military establishment. ... more 
Iran says 'nothing new' in UN nuclear watchdog reportTehran (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Iran said Wednesday there was "nothing new" in an International Atomic Energy Agency report which said it had recently accelerated production of highly enriched uranium after months of slowdown. ... more |
 Turkey parliament committee approves Sweden's NATO bid  
RIIS joins GEO, expanding Africa's role in world's largest space partnershipJohannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) has recently marked a significant milestone by becoming a member of the GEO Group of Earth Observations Associate. GEO, esteemed as th ... more |
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Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully ... more  
NASA Enhances Aerospace Innovation with New SBIR Ignite Phase I AwardsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 NASA has recently announced the second round of Phase I awards under its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Ignite program. This initiative reflects NASA's commitment to fostering innovation ... more  
NASA Outlines Future Strategy for Post-ISS Microgravity Research Labs in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a recent development marking a significant shift in space research dynamics, NASA is actively developing a strategy for establishing the next generation of microgravity national labs in a commerc ... more 
NASA and Blue Origin partner to propel space technology in latest suborbital flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a significant step towards advancing space technology, NASA, in partnership with commercial spaceflight company Blue Origin, successfully conducted a suborbital flight test on December 19, 2023. ... more |
US the blocker of space cooperation with China: China Daily editorialBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 Responding to media inquiries about United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns' recent claim that Beijing has no plan to cooperate with the US in lunar exploration, a spokesperson for the Chin ... more  
Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strikeMoscow (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 The Kremlin on Tuesday acknowledged a Ukrainian attack had damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia in what Ukraine and its Western allies called a major setback for the Russian navy. ... more 
China says Taiwan 'hyping up' election interference claimsBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 China's defence ministry on Thursday accused Taiwan's leadership of "hyping up" claims that Beijing is interfering in the self-ruled island's upcoming presidential election. ... more 
Niger's partners fill void left after French exitNiamey, Niger (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The diplomatic isolation of Niger's junta is easing as the West African country's partners start filling the void left by its former ruler France, whose last soldiers left on Friday. ... more |
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U.S. announces $250 million in Ukraine military aid as funds run outWashington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, as U.S. funding for the country's nearly two-year war against Russia runs out. ... more  
ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellitesParis (ESA) Dec 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more 
US marks five years since Russian detention of ex-Marine WhelanWashington (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken marked five years on Wednesday since Russian authorities detained former Marine Paul Whelan, saying the country would "not rest" until he is back home. ... more 
Drone crashes in Israel-annexed Golan HeightsJerusalem (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 A drone crashed near a village in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, Israel's army said Thursday, after an Iraqi armed group with links to Hamas militants claimed responsibility for an attack in the area. ... more |
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... more 
NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a SuccessHuntsville AL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more  
Greek Air Force pilot killed in training flightWashington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 A pilot died Wednesday when a military jet crashed in southern Greece, Greek Air Force officials said. ... more 
Gaza Health Ministry: 20 killed in Khan Younis airstrike; death toll surpasses 21,000Washington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 Health officials in Gaza said 20 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike Wednesday on a house in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. ... more |
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Russia has completed delivery of nuclear weapons to Belarus, Lukashenko saysWashington DC (UPI) Dec 26, 2021 Russia has completed its delivery of nuclear weapons to Belarus, according to its president, Alexander Lukashenko. ... more 
Dutch prepare delivery of F-16 jets to UkraineThe Hague (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The Netherlands announced Friday it was preparing delivery of 18 of the American-made F-16 combat jets pledged to Ukraine, at a moment when Kyiv is under pressure on all fronts. ... more  
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US as stocks dwindleTokyo (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Japan loosened arms export controls Friday to enable it to sell domestically made Patriot missiles to the United States, which is seeking to stock up after sending the weapon systems to Ukraine. ... more 
Ukraine destroys Russian fleet ship in Crimea: air forceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship off the Crimean peninsula suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv. ... more |
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