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French President Macron Calls for 'Shared Governance' of Space at Paris Summit

French President Macron Calls for 'Shared Governance' of Space at Paris Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron advocated for 'shared governance' of outer space during the International Space Summit in Paris. He emphasized that outer space is a major global commons lacking adequate regulations to address current challenges. Macron highlighted the fragility of Europe's space sector and urged European nations to collaborate in developing joint sovereign space capabilities, including a crewed spaceflight program within a decade. He announced approximately €20 billion in investments for Europe's space industry. The call for increased European autonomy in space comes in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which underscored the critical role and potential vulnerabilities associated with services like Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communications. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), stressed the daily utilization of satellites as critical infrastructure for citizens. The United States remains a global leader in the space sector, with NASA's Arte...
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Exclusive-UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

Exclusive-UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

By Cassell Bryan-Low LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk's company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S. security infrastructure.
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U.S. Pizza Box Producers File Petitions Against Unfairly Traded Imports from China, Malaysia, and Turkey

U.S. Pizza Box Producers File Petitions Against Unfairly Traded Imports from China, Malaysia, and Turkey

U.S. Pizza Box Producers File Petitions Against Unfairly Traded Imports from China, Malaysia, and Turkey
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ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank looks set to raise interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, seeking to head off an energy-driven surge in inflation triggered by the Iran war.
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DHS Secretary Mullin Announces Seal Change to Reflect 'Wartime Posture'

DHS Secretary Mullin Announces Seal Change to Reflect 'Wartime Posture'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to change the official seal of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reflect what he describes as a "wartime posture." The redesigned seal will depict the eagle turning its head towards a bundle of arrows, rather than the palm branch it currently faces. Mullin explained during an appearance on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing that the eagle looking towards the palm symbolizes a time of peace, while looking towards the arrows signifies being at war. He asserted that DHS is "at war every single day" against various threats, including terrorism, drug cartels, and cyberattacks from countries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Mullin noted that the department faces hundreds of thousands of attempted cyberattacks weekly. The updated DHS seal is expected to become official in the coming weeks.
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Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

TAIPEI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - In a small meeting room in a downtown Taipei office building, Russian officials hosted an unusual screening of an old Soviet documentary called "Smashing Militarist Japan" for some 20 Taiwanese guests.
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New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to hosts BRICS summit

New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to hosts BRICS summit

As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones
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MIT Study Proposes Satellite-Based Sensor to Detect Space-Based Nuclear Weapons, Addressing 60-Year Treaty Enforcement Challenge

MIT Study Proposes Satellite-Based Sensor to Detect Space-Based Nuclear Weapons, Addressing 60-Year Treaty Enforcement Challenge

A recent feasibility study by MIT physicist Areg Danagoulian has proposed a new method for detecting nuclear weapons in space, a challenge that has persisted since the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. This treaty, signed by the United States and the Soviet Union, banned the placement of nuclear weapons in Earth's orbit, but lacked a reliable verification mechanism. The proposed solution involves a satellite-based sensor designed to identify the signature of nuclear material aboard another spacecraft. This sensor would utilize high-energy protons trapped by Earth's magnetic field as a probe. The presence of a warhead would be indicated by a large burst of neutrons produced when these protons interact with radioactive elements like uranium. According to the study, a detector roughly the size of an encyclopedia could identify these neutrons from approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) away after about a week of observation, with faster detection at closer ranges. This development comes amidst heightened concerns, part...
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Viking Mines Advances Towards Becoming a Domestic U.S. Tungsten Producer

Viking Mines Advances Towards Becoming a Domestic U.S. Tungsten Producer

Viking Mines (ASX:VKA) is progressing its Linka tungsten project in Nevada, aiming to become one of the first domestic tungsten producers in the United States. The company acquired the Linka asset, which includes three brownfields tungsten mines, in December of the previous year. Recent test work has confirmed a 56.9% tungsten trioxide (WO3) concentrate at a 76% recovery rate, indicating the project's metallurgical potential. The Linka mine, which ceased production in the 1950s due to falling prices, is believed to still hold significant mineralization. Viking Mines is currently undertaking its first drilling program at the project in over 40 years, with an initial plan for approximately 63 drill holes and over 3,000 meters of drilling. The primary target areas are around the historical Linka mine to confirm past drill results and to test areas where mineralization extends under cover. The company is also working on environmental studies and other metallurgical tests in preparation for submitting a mining ...
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Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Investment to Advance Reusable Rocket Technology, Challenging SpaceX

Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Investment to Advance Reusable Rocket Technology, Challenging SpaceX

Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Investment to Advance Reusable Rocket Technology, Challenging SpaceX
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Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?

Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?

(Corrects China's reserves to 1.17 billion barrels, not 1.7 billion, in paragraph 20) By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Global oil benchmark Brent crude has rallied this month but stayed below $100 a barrel despite recent escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict that has disrupted Gulf
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China's Central Bank Adds 650,000 Ounces of Gold in August, Marking Largest Monthly Purchase Since 2023

China's Central Bank Adds 650,000 Ounces of Gold in August, Marking Largest Monthly Purchase Since 2023

China's Central Bank Adds 650,000 Ounces of Gold in August, Marking Largest Monthly Purchase Since 2023