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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Researchers from Delft University of Technology and Brown University have introduced a breakthrough in nanotechnology with the development of large-scale, ultrathin lightsails, poised to accelerate advances in both space travel and experimental physics. Published in Nature Communications, their work outlines novel materials and techniques that yield the thinnest extensive reflectors ever fabricated. Lightsails function as ultra-light, mirror-like membranes that harness the force of laser-driven ra ... read more |
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Mainland Europe's first orbital rocket launch postponedOslo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A German start-up on Monday postponed a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Spaceport in the Arctic, seen as a key step in Europe's new space economy. ... more  
Botswana launches first national satellite with Dragonfly Aerospace supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Botswana has entered the space age with the successful launch of BOTSAT-1, the nation's first satellite, developed through a collaboration between Botswana International University of Science and Te ... more 
Exolaunch to Deploy Canadian CubeSats in Support of STEM Space InitiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Exolaunch has finalized a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to facilitate the deployment of CubeSats under the CUBICS (CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM) prog ... more 
KONGSBERG enters satellite operations with inaugural launchBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has taken a major step into the space sector by launching and now operating its first microsatellite, marking the company's transition into satellite-base ... more |
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China's Galactic Energy expands Yunyao satellite network with successful launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private aerospace firm, successfully launched its Ceres 1 rocket on Friday evening, sending six satellites into orbit to support China's growing space-based weather ... more |
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Shenzhou XIX astronauts complete third spacewalk outside TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XIX mission successfully completed their third extravehicular activity (EVA), spending nearly seven hours working outside the Tiangong space station, according to ... more 
ATLAS joins Viasat to enhance NASA's satellite ground servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 ATLAS Space Operations has partnered with satellite communications leader Viasat, Inc. to deliver essential support for NASA's current and future missions. Viasat, among the initial group of four fi ... more 
From Contract to Orbit in Record Time for OroraTech Satellite DeploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), an established leader in space systems and launch solutions, has confirmed the rapid scheduling of an Electron mission for OroraT ... more 
A new wave of mini satellites to monitor the high energy universeParis, France (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 The H.E.R.M.E.S. Constellation, operated by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), successfully embarked on its pathfinder mission following a launch aboard SpaceX's Transporter 13 mission. Lift-off occurr ... more |
Spaceo leads ESA project to deploy inflatable sail for satellite disposalParis, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 A European initiative spearheaded by Portuguese start-up Spaceo has secured a European Space Agency (ESA) contract to create a novel solution for clearing obsolete satellites and debris from orbit. ... more  |
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Exolaunch surpasses 500 satellite deployments and debuts new Quadro system on SpaceX rideshare Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 Exolaunch, a global leader in satellite deployment and mission management, has marked a significant milestone with the successful deployment of its 500th satellite. During SpaceX's Transporter-13 ri ... more  
Germany says it's committed to order of US F-35 fighter jetsBerlin (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Germany said on Friday it was committed to buying F-35 fighter jets despite reports that it was reconsidering due to worries about an over-reliance on American defence supplies. ... more  
Israel army says intercepted missile launched from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Israel's military said Monday it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in central parts of the country, including Tel Aviv. ... more 
Trump admits Musk 'susceptible' on ChinaWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally's business links raised potential conflicts of interest. ... more |
Boeing to build $20B next-generation F-47 fighterWashington DC (UPI) Mar 21, 2025 The Boeing Company will produce the next generation of fighter jets for the U.S. military, President Donald Trump announced at a news conference Friday. ... more  
Iran unveils missile systems on strategic Gulf islandsTehran (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby "enemy bases, vessels, and assets", state media reported Saturday. ... more 
Australian army gets battle-tested US long-range missilesAvalon, Australia (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Australia's army has received its first delivery of a "game changer" mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday. ... more 
Kim oversees NKorea's new weapons ahead of Russian security chief visitSeoul (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un. ... more |
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Top EU diplomat hails Trump offer to help Ukraine get air defencesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's agreement to help Kyiv obtain additional air defence systems, including in Europe, as its fights Russia's three-year invasion. ... more
Israel military says intercepted missile from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday for the second time within a day, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas including Jerusalem. ... more
Israel says intercepted missile from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday, as the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion international airport. ... more  
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rampart Communications has launched the Rampart StrataWave UAS Radio, a groundbreaking communications system crafted for drones operating in GPS-denied and jamming-heavy environments. Engineered spe ... more |
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ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more |
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SeaPerch: A robot with a missionBoston MA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 The SeaPerch underwater robot is a popular educational tool for students in grades 5 to 12. Building and piloting SeaPerch, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), involves a variety of hand fabrication ... more  
'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcySan Francisco (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles. ... more  
Israeli officials work on Gaza voluntary migration planWashington DC (UPI) Mar 22, 2025 Israeli officials on Saturday proposed creating an ad-hoc body to enable the voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza through Israel and on to other nations. ... more 
UN chief condemns 'intolerable' suffering in GazaGeneva (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said Gazans were being subjected to an "intolerable level of suffering" following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect. ... more |
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