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  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 |
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NASA to livestream Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee to lead space agencyWashington 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 
From Sci-Fi to Science Class: How Space Movies Inspire the Next Generation of ScientistsLos 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  
In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyondWashington 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  
Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronautsLos 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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Towards resilient navigation in the Baltics without satellitesBerlin, 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 |
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ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine testSydney, 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 
NASA expands flight slots for private astronauts aboard ISSLos 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  
China highlights major strides in moon research and explorationSydney, 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 
ISS National Lab unveils startup accelerator to drive innovation in orbitLos 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 |
Existing laws offer pathway to prevent warfare in spaceLondon, 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-04Los 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 
Carbon Robotics debuts autonomous tractor system with live remote control capabilityLos 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 
ISRO completes extended plasma thruster test for future satellite propulsionSydney, 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  
NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management SystemEdwards 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 |
NASA adds Starship to roster of launch vehicles under NLS II contractLos 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
US to deploy large surveillance drones to Japan's OkinawaTokyo (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 
Hera spacecraft trials autonomous navigation during Mars encounterParis, 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  
US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chiefPanama 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 |
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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  
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among deadKyiv, 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 
Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacksKyiv, 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  
Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapseSanto 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 risesYangon (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 |
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US ups Myanmar quake aid, says others should bear burdenWashington (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 
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (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
Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victimsSagaing, 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
Lessons and liquids: buried alive in Myanmar's earthquake; Ceasefire declaredSagaing, 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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