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NASA to Gather In-Flight Imagery of Commercial Test Capsule Re-Entry![]() Hampton VA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 A NASA team specializing in collecting imagery-based engineering datasets from spacecraft during launch and reentry is supporting a European aerospace company's upcoming mission to return a subscale demonstration capsule from space. NASA's Scientifically Calibrated In-Flight Imagery (SCIFLI) team supports a broad range of mission needs across the agency, including Artemis, science missions like OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer) ... read more |
Next generation engine initiative launched by ArianeGroup with CNES supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 ArianeGroup has signed a new agreement with the French Space Agency (CNES) to spearhead the development and validation of next-generation, high-thrust rocket engines. These engines are expected to d ... more
Northrop Grumman expands use of NVIDIA AI to boost autonomous space operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 Northrop Grumman Corporation is deepening its collaboration with NVIDIA by integrating the NVIDIA Omniverse simulation platform into space applications and utilizing the NVIDIA Isaac Lab framework t ... more
Chinese Long March Rockets Make International Debut at Paris Air ShowTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 21, 2025 The Long March 6A and Long March 12 rockets have made their first international appearance at the 55th Paris Air Show, signaling China's expanding role in global space launch capabilities. These med ... more
NASA prepares sensor breakthrough for upcoming hypersonic rocket flightsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 21, 2025 NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center is preparing for the first hypersonic test flights of its Fiber Optic Sensing System (FOSS), a compact and lightweight technology that measures temperature an ... more |
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Queer astronaut documentary takes on new meaning in Trump's USParis (AFP) June 17, 2025 When director Cristina Costantini started making a documentary about the first US woman in space, she thought it would be looking back on the "sexism and homophobia of yesteryear". ... more |
China Shenzhou XX crew advances cognitive and biotech research aboard TiangongTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Imagine living and working hundreds of miles above Earth for more than 50 days. That has been the reality for China's Shenzhou XX crew-Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie-currently aboard the Tia ... more
Conservation leaders join passenger lineup for Blue Origin NS-33 suborbital launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in ... more
Russian drone and missile barrage kills eight in KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2025 Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, ripping open a residential building and killing eight civilians in Kyiv. ... more
Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills sevenKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2025 Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, killing seven in Kyiv. ... more |
Eutelsat to Deliver Low Orbit Satellite Services Under New French Defense AgreementParis, France (SPX) Jun 21, 2025 Eutelsat and France's Ministry of the Armed Forces have formalized a major agreement aligned with the national NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Securises) program, aimed at modernizing mil ... more ![]() |
France finds cash for 'strategic asset' satellite firm EutelsatParis (AFP) June 19, 2025 France made a new bet on its tech sovereignty Thursday by announcing a major investment in Eutelsat, part of a wider capital increase announced by the Starlink competitor and President Emmanuel Macron's office. ... more
SpaceX's Starship explodes in pre-flight testWashington DC (UPI) Jun 19, 2025 A SpaceX heavy-lift Starship launch vehicle exploded late Wednesday during a pre-flight test at Starbase in Texas. ... more
Trump 'Golden Dome' plan tricky and expensive: expertsLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 19, 2025 President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" defence system is a plan that will face mammoth technical and financial hurdles, and could increase global insecurity, experts say. ... more
Airbus touts plane orders, Boeing focused on crash probe at air showLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 16, 2025 European aeroplane manufacturer Airbus announced Saudi and Polish orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show on Monday while US rival Boeing focused on "supporting customers" after the Air India crash. ... more |
UP Aerospace debuts Spyder rocket with successful hypersonic test launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 UP Aerospace has completed the inaugural launch of its Spyder hypersonic rocket, marking a major advancement in rapid-response flight capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:00 AM MST from Launch Com ... more
Rocket Lab books two responsive Electron missions for 2025 including launch this weekSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Rocket Lab has confirmed it will launch two dedicated Electron missions in 2025 for an undisclosed commercial client, with the first liftoff scheduled for as early as June 20. This rapid turnaround ... more
NATO partners with Planet Labs to boost global surveillance and early warning capabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure agreement with NATO to deliver a comprehensive daily monitoring and intelligence platform, reinforcing the Alliance's ability to respond swiftly ... more
Israel power supplier reports damage near 'strategic' facility in southJerusalem (AFP) June 23, 2025 Israel's state power company reported supply disruptions in the south of the country after damage near a "strategic infrastructure facility" on Monday, as Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles. ... more |
Israelis emerge from shelters to devastation after Iran attacksTel Aviv (AFP) June 22, 2025 First responders fanned out across Israel Sunday following fresh waves of Iranian missile strikes that left pockets of devastation in their wake - as the Islamic republic hit back after a US attack on its nuclear sites. ... more
US military aircraft no longer visible at base in Qatar: satellite imagesWashington (AFP) June 19, 2025 Dozens of US military aircraft are no longer on the tarmac at a major US base in Qatar, satellite images show - a possible move to shield them from eventual Iranian air strikes, as Washington weighs whether to intervene in Tehran's conflict with Israel. ... more
First SIRTAP tactical drone prototype completes assembly ahead of ground trialsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 21, 2025 The first prototype of Airbus' SIRTAP tactical uncrewed aerial system has completed assembly and is now set to begin a comprehensive ground-test campaign at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in ... more
Storm-plagued Mexico faces the music as warming continues apaceMexico City (AFP) June 19, 2025 In the scant seven years from 2017, when "Despacito" was a reggaeton smash hit, the average temperature in continental Mexico rose nearly 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.8 Fahrenheit). ... more |
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Israel says WHO 'selective silence' deafening after hospital hit in Iranian strikeGeneva (AFP) June 19, 2025 Israel accused the World Health Organization of a deafening "selective silence" after a hospital in southern Israel was hit in an Iranian missile strike on Thursday. ... more |
"If we want truly intelligent robots, improving the design of their bodies is essential."Freiburg, Germany (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots can already perform many tasks that would otherwise require humans. In this interview, Edoardo Milana, a junior professor of soft machines, explains how imp ... more
Bogong moths rely on stars and magnetic fields to guide epic migrationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 21, 2025 In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have confirmed that Bogong moths navigate using the stars and the Milky Way, making them the first known invertebrates to rely on celestial cues for long-di ... more
Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in ChinaNew York (AFP) June 20, 2025 Tesla announced Friday that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in mainland China. ... more
Chinese refrigeration parts firm sees lukewarm Hong Kong debutHong Kong (AFP) June 23, 2025 A Chinese refrigeration parts manufacturer that raised US$1.2 billion for a Hong Kong listing ended its first trading day on Monday with shares little changed from its offer price. ... more |
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