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April 09, 2025
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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, two cosmonauts dock with ISS



Washington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025
A Soyuz rocket with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts on board docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, following a three-hour, 10-minute flight from launch in Kazakhstan. Capture between the rocket and the orbiting space laboratory was confirmed at 4:57 a.m. EDT over western Russian. The spacecraft with its three crew members on board launched at 10:47 a.m. local time - 1:47 a.m. EDT - from the Russia-controlled Baikonur Cosmodrome in the former Sov ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
NASA to livestream Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee to lead space agency
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 7, 2025
NASA announced Monday it will livestream the Senate confirmation hearing of President Donald Trump's nominee to lead America's space agency. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
From Sci-Fi to Science Class: How Space Movies Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2025
Science fiction exists at the intersection of imagination and reality. It's a genre where spacecraft jump across galaxies, robots think for themselves, and planets hold life that looks nothing like ... more
ROBO SPACE
In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyond
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025
NASA will kick off its 31st annual Rover Competition this week in Alabama, giving students from around the world a chance to show their engineering prowess in the space agency's " obstacle course games. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronauts
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. Thes ... more
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CesiumAstro joins Taiwan's initiative to build LEO satellite network
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
CesiumAstro has secured a key contract with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) to supply advanced communications payloads and ground systems for the nation's inaugural low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite co ... more
ROBO SPACE
Living My Best Life with AI: Smart Tips for Travel, Food, and Everyday Joy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable part of modern life, enhancing the way we travel, eat, and find joy in our daily routines. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches next round of Internet satellites from California
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 3, 2025
With patches of blue sky peeking through a mostly overcast sky, SpaceX launched 27 Starlink Internet satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California just after 6 pm PDT Thursday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
The Biggest Challenges Facing Space Exploration Today
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2025
While space exploration has always pushed the boundaries of human knowledge, complex challenges have always emerged as we go further. There are many obstacles, from the harsh realities of space trav ... more

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GPS NEWS
Towards resilient navigation in the Baltics without satellites
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
Efficient shipping routes are vital for Germany's economy, especially in and around the Baltic Sea. However, maritime operations remain vulnerable to disruptions in satellite navigation systems such ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine test
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
ISRO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to develop a powerful semicryogenic engine, a key component intended to upgrade the LVM3 launch vehicle. On March 28, 2025, the space agency ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA expands flight slots for private astronauts aboard ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
NASA is inviting proposals for two upcoming private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, with launches planned for 2026 and 2027. The initiative is part of the agency's broader str ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China highlights major strides in moon research and exploration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese L ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS National Lab unveils startup accelerator to drive innovation in orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has introduced the Orbital Edge Accelerator, a new initiative aimed at jumpstarting entrepreneurial activity within the expanding space econ ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Existing laws offer pathway to prevent warfare in space
London, UK (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
World governments should look to current international legal frameworks to curb the growing militarization of space, according to a new study that emphasizes the urgent ... more
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China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
China executed its 15th space launch of the year late Wednesday night, successfully placing a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Ch ... more
GPS NEWS
Carbon Robotics debuts autonomous tractor system with live remote control capability
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
Carbon Robotics has unveiled Carbon AutoTractor, a new autonomy system that transforms conventional tractors into driverless machines, monitored and managed in real time by trained human operators. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ISRO completes extended plasma thruster test for future satellite propulsion
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
On March 27, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone in satellite propulsion technology by concluding a 1000-hour endurance test of its 300-millinewton Sta ... more
UAV NEWS
NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management System
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted saf ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA adds Starship to roster of launch vehicles under NLS II contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
NASA has formally expanded its Launch Services (NLS) II contract with SpaceX, headquartered in Starbase, Texas, to include the company's Starship launch system alongside the previously contracted Fa ... more
UAV NEWS
US to deploy large surveillance drones to Japan's Okinawa
Tokyo (AFP) April 8, 2025
The US military will deploy long-range surveillance drones in the Japanese region of Okinawa near Taiwan, Tokyo's defence minister said Tuesday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Hera spacecraft trials autonomous navigation during Mars encounter
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
As ESA's Hera spacecraft passed close to Mars, it carried out a successful test of its autonomous navigation system, locking onto dozens of surface landmarks such as craters and other geological for ... more
TRADE WARS
US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chief
Panama City (AFP) April 9, 2025
The United States will not allow China to "threaten" the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Germany says adding explosive drones to weapons arsenal
Berlin (AFP) April 4, 2025
Germany said Friday it would buy explosive drones for the first time as Berlin boosts investments in its armed forces to counter the threat from Russia. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among dead
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 4, 2025
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacks
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 6, 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding at least seven. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Santo Domingo (AFP) April 9, 2025
Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster. ... more
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Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises
Yangon (AFP) April 6, 2025
Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on Sunday in Myanmar, where state media reported the death toll from a devastating earthquake has risen to nearly 3,500 people. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
US ups Myanmar quake aid, says others should bear burden
Washington (AFP) April 4, 2025
The United States said Friday it was raising its assistance to earthquake-hit Myanmar but added it was unfair to expect the nation to keep leading humanitarian relief around the world. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery Europe
Helsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025
Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victims
Sagaing, Myanmar (AFP) April 3, 2025
A 21-year-old shopkeeper with little money of her own, Ei Hay Mar Hlaing has delivered more help to victims at the epicentre of Myanmar's devastating earthquake than most national or international aid organisations. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Lessons and liquids: buried alive in Myanmar's earthquake; Ceasefire declared
Sagaing, Myanmar (AFP) April 3, 2025
Entombed under his hotel bed for five days in the debris, two things enabled teacher Tin Maung Htwe to survive Myanmar's devastating earthquake: old school lessons and his own urine. ... more
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