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  Paris, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 Impulse Space and SES have entered a multi-launch agreement to utilize the Helios kick stage for direct satellite transfers from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEO), significantly reducing orbital transit time to just hours. The inaugural mission, slated for 2027, will see Helios transporting a 4-ton-class payload directly to GEO within eight hours after deployment from a medium-lift rocket in LEO. This collaboration opens the door for future missions that of ... read more |
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After two setbacks, SpaceX could try to launch massive Starship next weekWashington (AFP) May 23, 2025 SpaceX said Friday it will make another launch attempt next week of the massive Starship rocket - key to CEO Elon Musk's long-term vision of colonizing Mars - after two consecutive in-flight explosions earlier this year. ... more 
Rocket Lab to deploy BlackSky Gen3 satellite on next Electron launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 26, 2025 Rocket Lab USA has announced it will launch the next BlackSky Gen-3 satellite as part of its continued partnership with the real-time space-based intelligence company. The mission, named "Full Strea ... more 
SpaceX mega-rocket Starship 9 cleared for launch following earlier mission failuresWashington DC (UPI) May 22, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the launch of SpaceX's Starship 9 after two mission mishaps idled the program for months. ... more  
Revolutionary Passive Systems Transform Plant Watering in MicrogravityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2025 NASA is advancing innovative microgravity fluid management technologies that pave the way for efficient plant watering in space-without the need for moving parts. Feeding astronauts on deep sp ... more |
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China places six satellites in orbit with latest Kinetica 1 missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 CAS Space, a commercial aerospace firm under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, launched its Kinetica 1-Y7 solid-propellant rocket on Wednesday, successfully deploying six satellites into space. ... more |
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Russia strikes Kyiv after first stage of major prisoner swapKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 24, 2025 A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Saturday wounded at least 15 people, just as Russia and Ukraine were in the middle of a major prisoner swap. ... more  
Finland says suspects two Russian military aircrafts violated airspaceHelsinki (AFP) May 23, 2025 Two Russian military aircrafts are suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Friday, Finland's defence ministry said in a statement. ... more 
NASA X-59's Latest Testing Milestone: Simulating Flight from the GroundEdwards AFB CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through its paces for cruising high above the California desert - all w ... more 
Ursa Space Systems Expands Geospatial Analytics with Aireon Space-Based Aircraft TrackingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 Ursa Space Systems, a leader in space-based insights, has partnered with Aireon, a pioneer in space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, to integrate real-time aircra ... more |
Two Japanese soldiers confirmed killed in training plane crashTokyo (AFP) May 22, 2025 The Japanese military confirmed on Thursday that remains recovered from the crash of a training plane last week were those of two soldiers. ... more  |
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Israel military says intercepted missile fired from YemenJerusalem (AFP) May 22, 2025 Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, where AFP journalists reported loud booms overhead, as the Israeli military announced it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen Thursday for the second time in less than 12 hours. ... more  
Japan shows off futuristic 'railgun' at defence expoMakuhari, Japan (AFP) May 22, 2025 As Japan's biggest defence exhibition kicked off this week, visitors got a close-up look at a model of its futuristic "railgun" that its makers hope will be able to shoot down hypersonic missiles. ... more  
Ukrainian drone attacks halt flights at Moscow airportsMoscow (AFP) May 22, 2025 Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on Thursday as the Russian capital came under attack from Ukrainian drones, with the defence ministry saying 35 targeting the city had been downed overnight. ... more 
Trump's 'Golden Dome' US missile defense plan faces major challengesWashington (AFP) May 21, 2025 US President Donald Trump's plan for a nationwide missile defense system - dubbed "Golden Dome" - faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals. ... more |
 
Skynet 6A reaches integration milestone as Airbus prepares next-gen military satelliteLondon, UK (SPX) May 21, 2025 The UK's Skynet 6A military communications satellite has completed the integration of its communications and service modules, marking a key step toward deployment. Built by Airbus at its Stevenage a ... more 
North Korea fires multiple unidentified cruise missiles: Seoul militarySeoul (AFP) May 22, 2025 North Korea fired "multiple unidentified cruise missiles" on Thursday, Seoul's military said, hours after Pyongyang announced that a major accident occurred at a launch ceremony for its new naval destroyer. ... more 
Israel military says intercepted missile fired from YemenJerusalem (AFP) May 22, 2025 Israel's military said Thursday it had downed a missile fired from Yemen, from where Huthi rebels have regularly launched attacks they say are in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza. ... more 
Canada discussing joining US 'Golden Dome' as Putin signals no issuesOttawa (AFP) May 21, 2025 Canada has been holding "high level" talks with its southern neighbor about joining US President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday. ... more |
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In tone shift, Kremlin calls Trump's Golden Dome plan 'sovereign matter'Moscow (AFP) May 21, 2025 The Kremlin said Wednesday that Donald Trump's plan for a "Golden Dome" missile shield required consultations with Russia but was otherwise a "sovereign matter" for the United States, softening its tone after previously slamming the idea as destabilising. ... more 
Chinese Company Conducts Fifth Sea-Based Rocket LaunchTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully completed its fifth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Monday. The rocket lifted off at 3:38 pm from a modif ... more  
Syria and Chinese company sign memorandum on investmentDamascus (AFP) May 22, 2025 Syria said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese company to invest in free zones for 20 years. ... more 
Pentagon deploys more U.S. troops to southern borderWashington DC (UPI) May 23, 2025 The Pentagon is sending an additional 1,115 soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Northern Command announced Thursday. ... more |
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At least 19 trapped in southwest China landslides: state mediaBeijing (AFP) May 22, 2025 At least 19 people have been trapped by landslides in southwestern China's Guizhou province on Thursday, state media reported, with rescuers struggling to reach them in the mountainous terrain. ... more |
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischieviousSan Francisco (AFP) May 23, 2025 Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior. ... more 
Robotic Dog Achieves Amphibious Mobility with Mammal-Inspired DesignSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 A team of researchers has developed an innovative amphibious robotic dog that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, drawing inspiration from the versatile movement capabilities of mammals. Th ... more 
Hong Kong to open universities to more foreign students after US banHong Kong (AFP) May 24, 2025 Hong Kong has said it will open its universities to more international students, highlighting those affected by the US government's move this week to block Harvard from enrolling foreign nationals. ... more 
UK retailer suspends Labubu toy sales amid safety fearsLondon (AFP) May 23, 2025 A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles. ... more |
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