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NASA selects Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to develop next-generation space suits

NASA announced today that it has partnered with two US private companies, Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace, to develop its upcoming space suits, which will be ready no earlier than 2025. U.S. astronauts are acquiring new suits to take to the International Space Station, as well as during future trips to the moon and possibly …

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China’s visit to the Pacific highlights the growing threat to journalism in the region

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s dizzying visit to the Pacific has seen press conferences and access to the media severely restricted, highlighting the growing threat to journalism in the region. . Key points: Journalists were sidelined during Wang Yi’s visit to the Pacific, and journalists could not ask questions Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Fiji …

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The federal government’s “gas trigger” to keep supplies on the ground may not be used just to put a lid on high prices

Gas prices are high and temperatures are low, so both businesses and households are facing large electricity bills this winter. The rising cost of gas and coal in the international market is a major cause, although Australia is a major global exporter of both commodities. The federal government has the power to intervene directly in …

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Socceroos recover to defeat Jordan 2-1 as World Cup playoff preparations intensify

The Socceroos have beaten Jordan 2-1, but will have to improve if they want to defeat the United Arab Emirates in next week’s World Cup playoffs. The Socceroos are gearing up for next week’s World Cup playoffs against the United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 victory over Jordan in Qatar. Slack defending gave Socceroos a …

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Axiom Space wins NASA contract to build next-generation space astronaut suits

The Axiom space suit is key to the company’s commercial space services. This new NASA contract allows Axiom to build space suits that will serve the company’s commercial customers and the space station’s future goals while meeting NASA’s exploration and ISS needs. “Our innovative approach to xEVAS space suits provides NASA with a scalable design …

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