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HELSINKI — A Chinese space company is setting its sights on crewed orbital spaceflight, marking a new step in the expansion of China’s commercial space sector.Zhang Xiaomin, chairman of Beijing Ziwei Yutong Technology Co., Ltd., also known as AZSpace, told the Chinese outlet Securities Daily last week that, “we plan to officially conduct orbital manned flight tests in 2027 or 2028.”So far, China’s human spaceflight missions have been carried out solely by China’s human spaceflight agency, CMSA, using Long March 2F rockets and Shenzhou spacecraft, but this may now change in the coming years.Founded in 2019, AZSpace focuses on spacecraft…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are slated to close this year due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as part of the Trump administration’s unprecedented effort to shrink the size of government.DOGE has published a list of nearly 800 federal real estate leases that it is seeking to cancel. The Associated Press has obtained an internal planning document from the General Services Administration, which manages federal real estate, which shows when nearly two-thirds of those cancellations are expected to go into effect. The offices are closing despite a new…
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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum’s price has now found itself stuck below $2,000 in the past seven days, and it looks like it will continue here into the next few days with little sign of a significant recovery. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAn investigation into another arson attack on Teslas has been elevated to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, officials have revealed.President Donald Trump has vowed to treat those who vandalize Teslas in mounting attacks to protest Elon Musk’s job cuts and the dismantling of the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency as “domestic terrorists.” Musk is the owner of Tesla and has seen his public opinion…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force released a new strategy blueprint outlining how it plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations and improve AI literacy among its personnel. The document, titled “Data and Artificial Intelligence FY 2025 Strategic Action Plan,” was published March 19 in response to Defense Department directives calling for a more data-driven and AI-enabled force.“The Space Force recognizes the critical role that data and artificial intelligence will play in maintaining space superiority,” Col. Nathen Iven, acting deputy chief of space operations for cyber and data, stated in the document.The strategic plan outlines initiatives to “foster…
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. XRP is trading at a crucial level, setting up for what could be a major breakout. The altcoin has been one of the top performers since November 2024, maintaining strength even as the broader market struggles with uncertainty. With…
Engie has acquired a fully operational 157MW renewable portfolio in the UK from Munich Re’s asset manager MEAG, including 4 solar projects and 3 onshore wind farms, located in England and Wales. The purchase, which is subject to UK Government clearance, represents a significant milestone in Engie’s UK renewable energy strategy, the developer said. Miya Paolucci, UK chief executive of Engie, said: “This acquisition expands our renewable generation capacity and reflects our ongoing commitment to growing our operations here in the UK. “It is a key part of our strategy to invest in low carbon technologies so we…
US President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the United States – Mexico – Canada agreement, known as USMCA, during a visit to Dana Incorporated, an auto supplier manufacturer, in Warren, Michigan, January 30, 2020.Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesDETROIT — President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada would hit automotive suppliers harder than automakers, but their problems could quickly have ripple effects on the broader industry. Most vehicles produced in North America meet the requirements for tree trade under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but far fewer individual parts meet the stringent standards under the 2020 North American trade deal that…
The U.S. Institute of Peace and many of its board members have sued the Trump administration, seeking to prevent their removal and stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from taking over and accessing the independent nonprofit’s building and systems. The lawsuit filed late Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington describes the lengths that institute staff resorted to, including calling the police, in an effort to prevent DOGE representatives and others working with the Republican administration from accessing the headquarters near the State Department.An executive order last month from President Donald Trump targeted the institute and three other agencies…