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NASA contracts Impulse Space for studies on cost effective orbital transfer solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 NASA has chosen Impulse Space to prepare two orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) service studies aimed at identifying more affordable ways to deliver spacecraft to challenging orbital destinations. The w ... more  
Four astronauts leave space station for trip back to EarthWashington (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 After nearly five months onboard the International Space Station, an international crew of five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule Friday. ... more
Northrop Grumman speeds innovation in solid rocket motor development with second SMART Demo successLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Northrop Grumman has completed its second full-scale static firing of a new solid rocket motor under the Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo) program, achieving the milesto ... more 
Crew-10 undocks from International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Aug 8, 2025 Members of the Crew-10 on Friday night undocked from the International Space Station aboard the Dragon 9 spacecraft. ... more |
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GSI Biophysics experiment to study brain organoids in ISS microgravity missionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 A GSI/FAIR research project has been cleared for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026 after approval from the German Space Agency at DLR. The HippoBox experiment will fly on the C ... more
Astronaut sinus troubles common in spaceflight Houston study findsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Sinus and congestion issues are a frequent challenge for astronauts, according to new findings from Houston Methodist. A study led by Dr. Masayoshi Takashima reviewed 754 medical incidents among 71 ... more  
Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force's primary acquisition unit, has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications - Global (PTS-G) IDIQ contract with five initial firm ... more 
SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 SES Space and Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a five-year, $89.6 million Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to deliver commercial satellite communications (COMSA ... more |
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Royal Canadian Navy selects MDA Space for next generation drone surveillance systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) has secured two major contracts from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to deliver up to six advanced Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Halifax-class frigates. The agreements s ... more |
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Embry-Riddle Researchers Launch Rockets for a Deeper Look at Ionized Clouds That Disrupt Communications Daytona Beach FL (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Embry-Riddle researchers recently shot two 46-foot-tall rockets into clouds high in the Earth's atmosphere to learn more about the complex dynamics that affect critical communications and radar oper ... more 
NASA races to put nuclear reactors on Moon and MarsWashington (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 The United States is rushing to put nuclear power reactors on the Moon and Mars, and hopes to launch the first system by the end of the decade. ... more 
Sidus Space commissions autonomous SpacePilot system and activates LizzieSat-3 ADCSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has successfully activated its proprietary SpacePilot software on the LizzieSat-3 satellite, enabling advanced autonomous guidance, navigation, and control capabilities. T ... more  
Training robots for planetary missions from Earth orbitParis, France (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 This summer, astronauts aboard the International Space Station directed a team of advanced robots through a simulated martian terrain in Germany, concluding the fourth and final session of ESA and D ... more |
Planning for College? Here's What to Know About Financial HurdlesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 07, 2025 As graduation approaches, high school students are faced with numerous decisions that will shape their futures. Among those pivotal choices, selecting the right college can sometimes take a back sea ... more  |
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NASA and Boeing Starliner astronaut 'Butch' Wilmore retiresWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2025 Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore announced his retirement Wednesday after 25 years with NASA and serving as a U.S. Navy test pilot before becoming an astronaut. ... more 
Rocket Lab expands iQPS satellite network with successful Electron launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has completed its 69th Electron mission, successfully deploying another satellite for the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The launch marks t ... more  
DefendEye adds Starlink Mini to tube drone system for real time global search opsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 DefendEye has announced the integration of Starlink Mini into its tube-launched autonomous AI-powered search drone system, delivering global satellite connectivity without reliance on cellular infra ... more 
Russian space chief says agreed with NASA on ISS cooperation until 2028Moscow (AFP) July 31, 2025 The head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos said Thursday that he had agreed with his NASA counterpart during talks in the United States to extend the International Space Station's (ISS) operation until 2028. ... more |
SpaceX Dragon delivers Crew-11 to International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2025 The four Crew-11 crew members joined seven other astronauts in the International Space Station early Saturday morning following a 15-hour journey from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more 
Bid to relocate US Space Shuttle Discovery faces museum pushbackWashington (AFP) Aug 2, 2025 Tucked inside President Donald Trump's flagship tax and spending bill last month was a little-noticed provision to relocate the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery from a museum outside Washington to Houston. ... more 
US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satelliteWashington (AFP) July 30, 2025 A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India launched Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards. ... more 
7 Must-Read Astronautics Books for Future Aerospace EngineersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2025 Astronautical engineering is the branch of aerospace engineering that focuses on designing and developing the science of space exploration. However, its value does not start with rockets and satellites-it begins with concepts, words, and numbers. It starts with books. ... more |
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Japan deploys first F-35B stealth fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Aug 7, 2025 The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan. ... more 
Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'Beijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 China's latest gun-toting quadruped military "wolf" robots are designed to stealthily approach enemies, fire precise shots on targets and work in rough terrain, state media said on Wednesday. ... more 
US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1San Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 OpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT designed for businesses for a year, charging just $1 for the service. ... more  
Standing on White House roof, Trump jokes about installing missilesWashington (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance Tuesday on a White House rooftop and joked about installing nuclear missiles at a time of escalating tensions with Russia. ... more |
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US soldier tried to give tank details to Russia: Justice DeptWashington (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 A US Army soldier was arrested on Wednesday for attempting to provide classified information about the main American battle tank to Russia, the Justice Department said. ... more |
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Argo and ThinkOrbital to launch first orbital mission using long-range X-ray imagingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Argo Space Corp. and ThinkOrbital have announced a strategic partnership to launch the first-ever space mission featuring long-range, high-voltage X-ray imaging for space domain awareness (SDA). The ... more 
Intuitive Machines wins funding to advance orbital logistics vehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Intuitive Machines has secured a $9.8 million government contract to progress its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) through Critical Design Review, the final engineering phase before manufacturing begi ... more  
Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Planet Labs PBC has shipped its Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in preparation for their upcoming launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The deployment marks a con ... more 
Next generation of autonomous drones will harness wind like an albatrossCincinnati, OH (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 How does one of the biggest birds in the world spend so much time in the air? Albatrosses have 11-foot wingspans that carry them across oceans. But it's how they use these wings that makes them worl ... more |
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