|
SpaceX says second Starship test launch could come as early as Friday![]() Washington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 SpaceX expects to be able to launch the second test flight of its hulking Starship as early as Friday pending final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. The company said it would host a live stream of the launch 30 minutes before liftoff once the test is approved. "Was just informed that approval to launch should happen in time for a Friday launch," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X Monday. The Starship exploded over the Gulf of Mexico in April shortly after tak ... read more |
North Korea tests new solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range missilesWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 North Korea tested a "new-type high-thrust" solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, its state-run media said Wednesday, as Pyongyang continues to develop its banned weapons program amid escalated tensions on the Peninsula. ... more
Asian, US defence chiefs to meet in IndonesiaJakarta (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Southeast Asian defence ministers gathered in Indonesia Wednesday for two days of talks that will include meetings with regional counterparts and the Pentagon chief, as tensions mount in the Asia-Pacific and conflicts rage in the Middle East and Ukraine. ... more
Chinese troops will not replace Indians, Maldives leader saysMale, Maldives (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 The Maldives's incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has vowed to expel Indian troops after taking office later this week, but told AFP he does not want to redraw regional balance by bringing in Chinese forces instead. ... more
Xi, Biden arrive for key San Francisco summitSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday on the eve of an eagerly awaited meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies. ... more |
| Previous Issues | Nov 14 | Nov 13 | Nov 10 | Nov 09 | Nov 08 |
![]() Germany says EU won't reach ammo target for Ukraine
At BAE factory, Ukraine war fuels munitions outputWashington, United Kingdom (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 At a munitions factory in northeast England run by BAE Systems, production is running at full speed thanks to the war in Ukraine and an increasingly dark outlook for geopolitics. ... more |
State-backed hackers a threat to Australia, agency warnsSydney (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Australia faces a "persistent threat" from state-backed hackers, the country's signals intelligence agency said Wednesday, highlighting the particular danger of Russian and Chinese cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. ... more
The growing cyber threat to global shippingSeoul (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 The cyberattack that paralysed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy. ... more
A third pair of SES' O3b mPower satellites launches from Cape CanaveralSpace Coast FL (SPX) Nov 13, 2023 In a significant advancement for global telecommunications, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched two new communication satellites, O3b mPOWER 5 and 6, for Luxembourg-based SES S.A. The lau ... more
Airbus Introduces "Detumbler" Device to Address Satellite Tumbling in Low Earth OrbitBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Airbus has launched a groundbreaking technology designed to mitigate the risks posed by tumbling satellites in space. The innovative device, named "Detumbler," was developed in association with Exot ... more |
|
|
![]() Cosmic Wander Takes Flight: D-Orbit's 12th Mission Elevates Space Industry Standards
EBAD's NEA Payload Release Modules prove crucial in SpaceX Transporter-9 missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (EBAD) has once again marked its presence in the ever-evolving space industry with its innovative NEA Payload Release Modules (PRM), playing a pivotal role in t ... more |
ICEYE expands SAR satellite constellation with four new satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 ICEYE, a prominent name in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions using radar imaging satellites, has recently fortified its constellation with the successful deployment of four new ... more
ILLUMA-T launches to the International Space StationBoston MA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 On Nov. 9, a Lincoln Laboratory-developed laser communications terminal integrated on a NASA-built payload was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle. Cameras inside the launch vehicle enabled th ... more
Israeli jets strike south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack: armyJerusalem (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Israeli fighter jets pounded Hezbollah hideouts in southern Lebanon with air strikes on Sunday, after an incoming anti-tank missile wounded Israeli civilians near the border, the army said. ... more
Latest developments in Israel-Hamas warJerusalem (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Fighting raged in Gaza on Monday, more than five weeks after Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack sparked a furious response from Israel which has vowed to destroy the Palestinian militant group. ... more |
![]() Russia claims killed 34 in Syrian air strikes
Treasury levels new sanctions against Hamas-affiliated individuals, groupsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2023 The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a new round of sanctions against Hamas-affiliated individuals and entities in connection with its current war with Israel, including the Palestine Islamic Jihad. ... more |
US, S. Korea, Japan to share N. Korea missile warning dataSeoul (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 The defence chiefs of the United States, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to activate a real-time data-sharing operation on North Korean missile launches next month, the allies said. ... more
Israel announces sale of air defence system to new NATO member FinlandJerusalem (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Israel's defence ministry on Sunday announced a 317 million euro ($340 million) deal for the sale of its David's Sling air defence system to new NATO member Finland. ... more
US troops in Iraq, Syria attacked 55 times in past monthWashington (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 American forces deployed in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 55 times over the past month, causing minor injuries to dozens of US troops, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more
Two PKK-linked Iraq fighters killed in strike blamed on TurkeyArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Two members of a group affiliated to Turkey's outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have been killed in a Turkish drone strike in northwestern Iraq, Iraqi Kurdish authorities said on Tuesday. ... more |
Iraq says working to find kidnapped Israeli-Russian academicBaghdad (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Iraq said Tuesday it is working to find kidnapped Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, a day after a video of her was released as the first public proof of life since her abduction. ... more
Iraq repatriates over 770 people from Syria; First video of kidnapped Israeli-Russian academicBaghdad (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Nearly 200 families have been repatriated to Iraq from Syria's Al-Hol camp, home to about 50,000 people including family members of suspected jihadists, an Iraqi official said Sunday. ... more
U.S. mounts 'defensive' airstrikes against Iranian training, weapons sites in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2023 U.S. fighter jets hit two Iranian military bases in southeastern Syria in "defensive" airstrikes ordered by President Joe Biden in response to surging attacks against American troops in Syria and Iraq, the Pentagon said. ... more
At Biden's 'noodle diplomacy' eatery, Chinese eye warming US tiesBeijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 A humble restaurant on a Beijing street serving up a hearty dish of pork liver, lungs and intestines was once the site of an unconventional China-US rapprochement. ... more |
Biden embraces allies as Xi comes to San FranciscoSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 President Joe Biden, eager to showcase US leadership in the face of Beijing and Moscow, this week leads another major summit, but this time the guests will include not only allies but Chinese President Xi Jinping. ... more
Renewing military talks will top Biden agenda with Xi, aide saysWashington (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Restoring dialogue between the US and Chinese militaries as tensions persist will be the priority for President Joe Biden when he meets Wednesday with his counterpart Xi Jinping, a senior White House official said Sunday. ... more
China's probe into Foxconn is 'political': Taiwan security chiefTaipei (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Taipei's national security chief has said a Chinese tax probe into Taiwan tech giant Foxconn is "political", as its billionaire founder Terry Gou is running for president of the democratically ruled island. ... more
Next-Gen Propulsion: Key to U.S. Air Dominance and Tactical Air WarfareLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 In an era where technological advancements rapidly reshape the battlefield, maintaining air superiority has never been more critical for the United States. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) f ... more |
North Korea condemns G7 statement on nuke programmeSeoul (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 North Korea on Tuesday slammed a joint statement by G7 foreign ministers that criticised the country's nuclear programme, arguing the grouping of rich democracies should be "dismantled immediately". ... more
S. Korea, US revise deterrence agreement to counter North KoreaSeoul (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 US and South Korean defence chiefs on Monday updated a key military agreement against nuclear-armed North Korea for the first time in a decade as they hailed their "stronger than ever" alliance. ... more
In secret French camp, Ukrainian recruits prepare to face Russian invadersIn A French Military Camp, France (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Ukrainian soldiers crawl on their bellies at the edge of a forest to support comrades assaulting an enemy trench - a life-size exercise in a French military camp training them for real fighting against Russian invaders. ... more
TRISAT-R CubeSat: A Glimpse of Earth through the Eye of a Coin-Sized CameraMaribor, Slovenia (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 In a striking display of miniaturized innovation, the European Space Agency's TRISAT-R CubeSat has provided a unique perspective of our planet Earth from an altitude of 6,000 kilometers, captured th ... more |
Probe into pipeline damage links anchor to Chinese shipHelsinki (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 Finnish police said Friday an examination of an anchor believed to have damaged a Baltic sea gas pipeline showed that it likely belonged to a Chinese cargo ship linked to the case. ... more
Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China SeaManila (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission. ... more
Iridium Set to Directly Partner with OEMs Following Qualcomm Agreement TerminationMcLean VA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 In a strategic shift that underscores the evolving landscape of global satellite communications, Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), has announced an update to its partnership with Qualcomm ... more
D-Orbit Welcomes Marubeni Corporation as Lead Investor in Series C FundingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 In a significant move within the space logistics sector, D-Orbit, a pioneer in satellite logistics services, has announced a new investment partnership with Marubeni Corporation, the Japanese indust ... more |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | About Us | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |