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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
Ethical questions abound as wartime AI ramps up
Paris (AFP) April 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence's move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision making.
AI has shown itself to be faster but not necessarily safer or more ethical. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday that he was "profoundly disturbed" by Israeli media reports that Israel has used AI to identify targets in Gaza, causing man
Artificial intelligence's move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision making.
AI has shown itself to be faster but not necessarily safer or more ethical. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday that he was "profoundly disturbed" by Israeli media reports that Israel has used AI to identify targets in Gaza, causing man
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Announces Major Expansion in Colorado Springs
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Spectrum AMT) is set to significantly expand its operations in Colorado Springs, reinforcing its role in precision electronics and assemblies manufacturing. This move is supported by the Colorado Economic Development Commission and both state and local governments, emphasizing a mutual commitment to economic development and innovative enterprises.
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Spectrum AMT) is set to significantly expand its operations in Colorado Springs, reinforcing its role in precision electronics and assemblies manufacturing. This move is supported by the Colorado Economic Development Commission and both state and local governments, emphasizing a mutual commitment to economic development and innovative enterprises.
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
NASA's Electrodynamic Dust Shield Enhances Lunar and Martian Missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Defeating dust is a critical concern for astronauts and spacecraft heading to the Moon or Mars, prompting researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to refine Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) technology.
The technology uses transparent electrodes and electric fields to electrically lift and remove dust from crucial surfaces used in space, such as thermal radiators, solar panels,
Defeating dust is a critical concern for astronauts and spacecraft heading to the Moon or Mars, prompting researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to refine Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) technology.
The technology uses transparent electrodes and electric fields to electrically lift and remove dust from crucial surfaces used in space, such as thermal radiators, solar panels,
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Washington (AFP) April 11, 2024
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday.
The offer to Japan - an opportunity many nations have long dreamed of - came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit, and as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally.
"Two Japan
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday.
The offer to Japan - an opportunity many nations have long dreamed of - came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit, and as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally.
"Two Japan
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
Expedition 71 Crew Conducts Medical Exams and Spacecraft Maintenance Aboard ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday's activities for Expedition 71 aboard the International Space Station centered around biomedical research and space physics, engaging the seven-member crew in a range of scientific tasks and maintenance operations.
Three NASA astronauts, Flight Engineers Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, were involved in ocular examinations to study the impact of microgravity on
Wednesday's activities for Expedition 71 aboard the International Space Station centered around biomedical research and space physics, engaging the seven-member crew in a range of scientific tasks and maintenance operations.
Three NASA astronauts, Flight Engineers Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, were involved in ocular examinations to study the impact of microgravity on
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NASA Advances Solar Sail Technology for Future Space Exploration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. This critical mission aims to expand our capabilities for future space travel and deepen our understanding of solar dynamics.
The technology utilizes solar sails that ca
In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. This critical mission aims to expand our capabilities for future space travel and deepen our understanding of solar dynamics.
The technology utilizes solar sails that ca
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 10:17
Rocket Lab Advances Electron Rocket Reusability with Successful Stage Reflight Preparation
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled plans to reintegrate a previously flown Electron rocket's first stage tank into its production line, marking a crucial step towards achieving the first reflight of the stage. This move underscores Rocket Lab's objective to position the Electron as the first reusable small orbital launch vehicle globally.
The company has achieved multiple suc
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled plans to reintegrate a previously flown Electron rocket's first stage tank into its production line, marking a crucial step towards achieving the first reflight of the stage. This move underscores Rocket Lab's objective to position the Electron as the first reusable small orbital launch vehicle globally.
The company has achieved multiple suc
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Russia cancels rocket launch for second day running
Moscow April 10, 2024
Russia on Wednesday cancelled a high-profile rocket launch at the last minute for the second day running, in a fresh setback for the country's space programme.
Launch of the flagship Angara A5, a powerful spacecraft designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit, was cancelled two minutes before lift-off, the head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency said, saying he suspected a software
Russia on Wednesday cancelled a high-profile rocket launch at the last minute for the second day running, in a fresh setback for the country's space programme.
Launch of the flagship Angara A5, a powerful spacecraft designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit, was cancelled two minutes before lift-off, the head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency said, saying he suspected a software
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:18
Russia aborts second attempt to launch a heavy-lift rocket from Far East
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:40
After delay, Delta IV Heavy lifts off for the last time
The storied career of the Delta family of rockets had to wait a little longer than planned to turn the page on its final chapter, but the last of its kind lifted off on the Space Coast on April 9.
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy, the largest and most powerful version of Delta rockets, launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37 at 12:53 p.m. Eastern time. Dubbed the NROL-70 mission, the classified payload is for the National Reconnaissance Office.
The rocket had come within four minutes of the countdown clock hitting zero back on March 28, but teams discovered an issue with a pipeline of gaseous nitrogen used to supply the inert gas needed for safe operations on liftoff that took several days to remedy before ULA and its customer were OK to try again.
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