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September 06, 2022
ROCKET SCIENCE
China launches new test satellites via Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket



Jiuquan (XNA) Sep 06, 2022
China sent two new test satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Tuesday. The CentiSpace 1-S3/S4 test satellites were launched by a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket at 10:24 am (Beijing Time) and they have entered the planned orbit successfully. This was the 17th flight mission of the Kuaizhou 1A rockets, according to the launch center. + a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuaizhou">Kuaizhou data sheet at Wikipedia /a> ... read more

DRAGON SPACE
Chinese scientist advocates int'l cooperation in space science
Beijing (XNA) Sep 02, 2022
A thousand people may have a thousand answers as to why we explore space. For 64-year-old Chinese scientist Wu Ji, exploring space has a more self-reflective meaning. "When one enters space, o ... more
MOON DAILY
Study of Sample Brought Back by Chang'e-5 Unveils Formation of Nanophase Iron on the Moon
Kunming, Chinaw (SPX) Sep 06, 2022
By studying lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-5 probe, researchers found reliable evidence of disproportionation origin of nanophase iron on the moon, according to a study published on Natu ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Duo undertake 7-hour spacewalk
Beijing (XNA) Sep 05, 2022
Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou XIV mission have carried out their first spacewalk, also known as an extravehicular activity, which finished early on Friday morning, according to the China Manned ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Rocket to carry Mengtian space lab module arrives at launch site
Wenchang, China(XNA) Sep 05, 2022
A Long March-5B Y4 rocket, tasked with sending China's space station lab module Mengtian into orbit, has been transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Hainan, t ... more
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MOON DAILY
Where to land on the Moon?
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Sep 01, 2022
It was 1972 when the last humans landed on the Moon. The Apollo programme was discontinued thereafter. But interest in the Moon has been rekindled. With China having landed a robot - and raised its ... more
MOON DAILY
Chang'e-5 reveals an intermediate stage in space weathering process of lunar soils
Beijing, China (SPX) Sep 01, 2022
This study is conducted by a joint team from Chinese Academy of Sciences. They use aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Electron-energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and scanning ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Solar satellite breaks ground with new data
Beijing (XNA) Aug 31, 2022
China's solar observation satellite has achieved major scientific and technological feats during its in-orbit operation, according to the China National Space Administration. The satellite Xih ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Plant growth in China's space lab in good condition
Beijing (XNA) Aug 31, 2022
The seeds of two plants in China's Wentian lab module have germinated and are now in good condition, according to a briefing on the progress of plant culture experiments in the country's space stati ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin attends military exercises with Chinese forces: Kremlin
Moscow (AFP) Sept 6, 2022
President Vladimir Putin attended large-scale military exercises on Tuesday involving China and several other Russia-friendly countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told local news agencies. ... more
UAV NEWS
Taiwan says Chinese military drone entered air defence zone
Taipei (AFP) Sept 6, 2022
Taiwan said a Chinese military reconnaissance drone entered its air defence zone on Monday, the latest incursion as relations between the two neighbours remain tense. ... more
CYBER WARS
China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
Beijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2022
Beijing on Monday accused the United States of launching "tens of thousands" of cyberattacks on China and pilfering troves of sensitive data, including from a public research university. ... more
WATER WORLD
Biden announces Pacific Island summit date amid China competition
Washington (AFP) Sept 2, 2022
President Joe Biden will welcome Pacific Island leaders on September 28-29 for a first-of-a-kind summit, the White House said Friday, as China makes inroads in a region long tied to Washington. ... more



TAIWAN NEWS
US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China
Washington (AFP) Sept 3, 2022
The United States on Friday announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting the island's defenses as tensions soar with Beijing, which warned Washington of "counter-measures." ... more
CYBER WARS
China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
Beijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2022
Beijing on Monday accused the United States of launching "tens of thousands" of cyberattacks on China and pilfering troves of sensitive data, including from a public research university. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's Shenzhou-14 astronauts carry out spacewalk
Beijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2022
Two astronauts on board China's Tiangong space station successfully completed a six-hour spacewalk Friday, the national human spaceflight agency said. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China's No. 3 leader to visit Russia next week
Beijing (AFP) Sept 4, 2022
China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will visit Russia next week, state media reported Sunday, becoming the highest-ranking Communist Party politician to travel to the country since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
India unveils first homemade aircraft carrier, with eye on China
Kochi, India (AFP) Sept 2, 2022
India debuted its first locally made aircraft carrier on Friday, a milestone in government efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign arms and counter China's growing military assertiveness in the region. ... more


US says UN report shows Xinjiang 'genocide' as China irate

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TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan shoots down 'civilian' UAV over tiny islet; August sees record 446 air incursions
Taipei (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
Taiwanese soldiers on a tiny islet just off China's mainland shot down an unidentified commercial drone on Thursday as a local tycoon vowed to train millions of "civilian warriors" to defend the island. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Russia kicks off large-scale military drills in Far East
Moscow (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
Russia on Thursday launched large-scale military exercises involving several Kremlin-friendly countries, including China, with tensions soaring between Moscow and Western capitals. ... more
THE STANS
China slams UN report alleging litany of rights abuses in Xinjiang
Beijing (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
China on Thursday accused the United Nations of becoming a "thug and accomplice of the US and the West" after the global body released a highly anticipated report warning crimes against humanity may have taken place in the Xinjiang region. ... more
THE STANS
The Uyghurs in Xinjiang: China's Muslim minority
Beijing (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
The United Nations on Wednesday released a landmark report detailing serious human rights abuses by China against the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Rescuers search for survivors after dozens killed in China quake
Beijing (AFP) Sept 6, 2022
Rescuers scoured through the rubble of remote villages in mountainous southwestern China Tuesday in a race to find survivors of an earthquake that claimed dozens of lives, with hundreds of people believed stranded or missing. ... more
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Rocket to carry Mengtian space lab module arrives at launch site
Wenchang, China(XNA) Sep 05, 2022
A Long March-5B Y4 rocket, tasked with sending China's space station lab module Mengtian into orbit, has been transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Hainan, the China Manned Space Agency said Saturday. The rocket will undergo final assembly and testing together with the Mengtian lab module, which arrived earlier. Preparations for the launch mis ... more
+ Duo undertake 7-hour spacewalk
+ Plant growth in China's space lab in good condition
+ Chinese scientist advocates int'l cooperation in space science
+ China's Shenzhou-14 astronauts carry out spacewalk
+ Energy particle detector helps Shenzhou-14 crew conduct EVAs
+ China conducts spaceplane flight test
+ 103rd successful rocket launch breaks record
European markets, euro tumble as Russia fans energy crisis
Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 5, 2022
European markets tumbled Monday and the euro hit a fresh 20-year low on growing fears about an energy crisis after Russia said it would not restart gas flows to the continent, while traders are also preparing for another interest rate hike this week. The selling came after a mixed day in Asia, where the positive vibes from a US jobs report were offset by growing fears about the European outl ... more
+ 'Social' investment strategies under fire in Republican-led US states
+ Asian markets mostly rise as bargain-buying offsets fears over outlook
+ US confirms China tariffs to remain in place pending review
+ Markets mixed as traders focus on US jobs data
+ Asian markets mostly drop as traders eye more monetary tightening
+ China's factory activity contracts for second straight month in August
+ China developer Country Garden sees record profit slump




Pro-Russian official hints at delay in southern Ukraine referendum plans
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 5, 2022
Moscow-installed authorities in the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson suggested that plans for a referendum on joining Russia had been delayed but insisted a vote would take place. Kherson and the southern region of Zaporizhzhia have been largely under Russia's control since the first weeks of Moscow's invasion in February. They are now being forcefully integrated into Russia's economy. ... more
+ Putin attends military exercises with Chinese forces: Kremlin
+ China's No. 3 leader to visit Russia next week
+ More German troops begin arriving in Lithuania
+ Russia kicks off large-scale military drills in Far East
+ American B-52 bombers make low sweep over Stockholm
+ China hails Gorbachev's 'positive contributions' to Sino-Soviet ties
+ Russian paratrooper flees to France denouncing army 'chaos'




IAEA chief says integrity of Ukraine nuclear plant 'violated'
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
The head of the UN nuclear agency on Thursday said the "physical integrity" of a Russian-held Ukrainian nuclear plant had been "violated" following frequent shelling, on his team's first visit to the facility. Russian forces seized control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, and the surrounding region shortly after the February 24 invasion. Both sides ... more
+ Integrity of Ukraine's Russia-held nuclear plant 'violated': Grossi
+ Ukraine nuclear plant's last working reactor disconnected: operator
+ IAEA says Ukraine nuclear plant cut from main power line
+ Turkey offers to mediate in Ukraine nuclear plant standoff
+ Germany puts two nuclear plants on standby in energy u-turn
+ Shelling closes one reactor at Ukraine plant; Playing with fire warns ICRC chief
+ UN team heads to Ukraine NPP despite shelling, IAEA wants permanent presence
China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
Beijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2022
Beijing on Monday accused the United States of launching "tens of thousands" of cyberattacks on China and pilfering troves of sensitive data, including from a public research university. Washington has accused Beijing of cyberattacks against US businesses and government agencies, one of the issues over which ties between the two powers have nosedived in recent years. China has consistent ... more
+ China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
+ Trump's QAnon posts highlight Truth Social's extremist presence
+ Hong Kong court orders search of media tycoon Jimmy Lai's phones
+ Finnish parliament website targeted in cyber attack
+ US sanctions crypto 'laundering' service Tornado
+ AFRL-developed cross-domain access system expands across federal government
+ Russian disinformation operation paid for pro-Ukraine war posts: Meta




IAEA chief says integrity of Ukraine nuclear plant 'violated'
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
The head of the UN nuclear agency on Thursday said the "physical integrity" of a Russian-held Ukrainian nuclear plant had been "violated" following frequent shelling, on his team's first visit to the facility. Russian forces seized control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, and the surrounding region shortly after the February 24 invasion. Both sides ... more
+ Integrity of Ukraine's Russia-held nuclear plant 'violated': Grossi
+ Ukraine nuclear plant's last working reactor disconnected: operator
+ IAEA says Ukraine nuclear plant cut from main power line
+ Turkey offers to mediate in Ukraine nuclear plant standoff
+ Germany puts two nuclear plants on standby in energy u-turn
+ Shelling closes one reactor at Ukraine plant; Playing with fire warns ICRC chief
+ UN team heads to Ukraine NPP despite shelling, IAEA wants permanent presence
Europe and China operate the largest number of offshore wind farms
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 15, 2022
The European Union (EU), China and the United Kingdom (UK) operate the largest number of offshore wind farms in the world. This information is the result of an analysis of satellite data by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR). The researchers used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to determine not only the number and locations of the plants, but also the devel ... more
+ A new method boosts wind farms' energy output, without new equipment
+ Modern wind turbines can more than compensate for decline in global wind resource
+ End-of-life plan needed for tens of thousands of wind turbine blades
+ Engineers develop cybersecurity tools to protect solar, wind power on the grid
+ 1500 sensors for the rotor blades of the future
+ As the grid adds wind power, researchers have to reengineer recovery from blackouts
+ Long-duration energy storage beats the challenge of week-long wind-power lulls




Nontoxic material found to be ultra-strong solar energy harvester
London, UK (SPX) Aug 29, 2022
Solar cells are vital for the green energy transition. They can be used not only on rooftops and solar farms but also for powering autonomous vehicles, such as planes and satellites. However, photovoltaic solar cells are currently heavy and bulky, making them difficult to transport to remote locations off-grid, where they are much needed. In a collaboration led by Imperial College London, ... more
+ Frontier Research Center to advance molecular-level solar science
+ The principles, design and applications of fused-ring electron acceptors
+ A perfect trap for light
+ From the spare room to outer space: A DIY project that could transform solar power
+ Colorful solar panels could make the technology more attractive
+ Building blocks of the future for photovoltaics
+ Eco-friendly solar cells improve efficiency by resolving defects
Film opens debate on spy who leaked US nuke plans to Russia
Venice (AFP) Sept 4, 2022
The little-known story of a teenage scientist who passed US nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union is the subject of a new documentary that premiered at the Venice Film Festival this week. "A Compassionate Spy", by celebrated US filmmaker Steve James, hopes to reignite debate about nuclear weapons at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. "Climate change and other issues have taken our at ... more
+ Iran says has not received US response on nuclear proposal
+ Shelling forces Ukraine nuclear plant off grid as Zelensky warns of 'disaster'
+ Iran announces defence system against chemical, biological threats
+ US simulates bombing mission over Middle East amid Iran tensions
+ EU's Borrell 'less confident' Iran deal can be quickly saved
+ US says latest Iran response on nuclear deal 'not constructive'
+ IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, a diplomat on the frontlines




Northrop Grumman Australia Team Demonstrates Joint Air Battle Management Systems Stewardship
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Sep 01, 2022
Northrop Grumman Australia (NYSE: NOC) successfully completed a demonstration of a sovereign, fifth-generation Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) proposed solution supporting the Australian Defence Force. Performed to the AIR6500 Program Office in the Department of Defence, the demonstration showcased the JABMS product solution and the modular, open systems architecture leveraging ... more
+ Slovakia buys armoured vehicles from Finland
+ Northrop Grumman G/ATOR demonstrates advanced radar capability for US Marines
+ AFRL Inspire event with Tedx-style talks to be livestreamed
+ DARPA 'SNAPs' up new tools for predicting warfighter readiness
+ US announces more missiles, ammunition for Ukraine
+ Raytheon Technologies awarded next phase for US Army TITAN program
+ Kyiv mayor pleads for more weapons at NATO summit
Israel to get Boeing refuelling aircraft as part of US military aid: company
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 2, 2022
Israel's armed forces will acquire four Boeing refuelling aircraft in the coming years as part of the aid it receives from ally the United States, the US aviation giant said. Boeing signed a $927 million contract with the US defense department on Thursday for the four KC-46A aircraft, the manufacturer's Israeli branch said in a statement. The planes, described by Boeing as the world's mo ... more
+ Japan defence ministry asks for $40 bn budget with eyes on Russia, China
+ Putin pushes Russia's combat-tested arms for export
+ Poland signs weapons contracts with South Korea
+ Macron hosts close ally Egypt's al-Sisi
+ Poland to buy South Korean tanks, planes
+ Morocco, Israel strengthen military links as army chief visits kingdom
+ Kyiv urges control of arms deliveries amid smuggling concerns




The physics of walking is simpler than we thought
San Diego CA (SPX) Sep 06, 2022
The physics of walking for multi-legged animals and robots is simpler than previously thought. That is the finding described by a team of roboticists, physicists and biologists in the Sept. 5 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, in a paper titled "Walking is like slithering: a unifying, data-driven view of locomotion." "This is important because it will allow robot ... more
+ AI that can learn the patterns of human language
+ A simpler path to supercharge robotic systems
+ New chip ramps up AI computing efficiency
+ Raytheon Intelligence and Space to improve human machine teaming
+ Researchers create the first artificial vision system for both land and water
+ NASA Space Robotics dive into deep-sea work
+ Danish AI-driven political party eyes parliament
Oil slick from cargo ship off Gibraltar reaches shore
Gibraltar (AFP) Sept 2, 2022
Small amounts of oil from a bulk carrier that collided with a gas tanker off Gibraltar has reached the shoreline of the British territory and neighbouring Spain, local officials said Friday. The head of Gibraltar's government, Fabian Picardo, told Spanish news radio Cadena Ser that a slick from the stricken vessel had reached "parts of the coast of Gibraltar." "But it was a small slick, ... more
+ UK minister defends plan to stop sewage spillover
+ Dead fish and depression on the banks of the Oder
+ Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem
+ Tracking marine plastic drift from space
+ Germany, Poland say toxic algae found after fish deaths
+ Scientists say they have found low-cost way to destroy cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'
+ Polish firemen pull tonnes of dead fish from Oder river
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US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China
Washington (AFP) Sept 3, 2022
The United States on Friday announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting the island's defenses as tensions soar with Beijing, which warned Washington of "counter-measures." The sale comes a month after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defiantly visited the self-governing democracy, prompting mainland China to launch a show of force that could be a trial run for a futur ... more
+ Taiwan shoots down 'civilian' UAV over tiny islet; August sees record 446 air incursions
+ Taiwan vows 'counter-attack' if China breaches airspace, territorial waters
+ Taiwan tycoon to train three million 'civilian warriors'
+ Two US Navy warships transit through Taiwan Strait
+ Taiwan fruit, fish farmers feel squeeze of China's sanctions
+ Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity
+ Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
The Uyghurs in Xinjiang: China's Muslim minority
Beijing (AFP) Sept 1, 2022
The United Nations on Wednesday released a landmark report detailing serious human rights abuses by China against the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. Here is a rundown on the region and the people who live there: - Where is Xinjiang? - The vast region of Xinjiang lies in China's far west and makes up around one-sixth of the country's continental territory. Its po ... more
+ US says UN report shows Xinjiang 'genocide' as China irate
+ China slams UN report alleging litany of rights abuses in Xinjiang
+ 'Genocide' in Xinjiang? Why UN report steers clear
+ Iran sentences to death two gay rights activists
+ Not clear when Xinjiang report will be published: UN rights chief
+ Long road to UN rights chief's Xinjiang report
+ UN rights chief admits 'tremendous pressure' over Xinjiang report






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