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August 19, 2025
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Astronaut crew tests new generation spacewalk suits and conducts health research aboard Tiangong



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
The Shenzhou XX mission astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have recently completed key assignments, including unpacking and testing two newly delivered spacewalk suits, the China Manned Space Agency reported. Commander Senior Colonel Chen Dong and crewmates Colonel Chen Zhongrui and Colonel Wang Jie moved the suits, delivered by the Tianzhou 9 cargo craft, to the spacewalk preparation quarters and carried out functional inspections. These second-generation suits will replace th ... read more

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SPACE MEDICINE
Advancements in AI and Robotics Transform Hair Transplantation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 19, 2025
In the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and medical science, hair transplantation has emerged as a prime example of how cutting-edge technology can enhance pr ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Zoomlion names first engineering machinery satellite and expands digital intelligent and green ambitions into space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd (1157.HK) has achieved a sector first with the successful orbital deployment of the Zoomlion corporate-named satellite. Launched at 00:31 Beijin ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket
Washington (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions. The biggest ... more
ROBO SPACE
NASA seeks student entries for Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 15, 2025
NASA is accepting contest entries from student teams to design, build and test rovers on the moon and Mars. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Advanced habitat solutions enhance astronaut training
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 19, 2025
Innovative habitat solutions are transforming astronaut training by Simulating Extraterrestrial Conditions. These advancements ensure astronauts are well-prepared for the challenges they will face b ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou 20 crew prepares for third spacewalk in coming days
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
China's Shenzhou 20 astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station will conduct their third spacewalk in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency on Aug 14. The three person c ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Europe Ariane 6 rocket launches a weather satellite
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 13, 2025
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket sent a weather and climate satellite to orbit on Tuesday night. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ULA Vulcan rocket achieves liftoff in national security launch
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 12, 2025
United Launch Alliance successfully launched one of its Vulcan Centaur rockets into orbit on Tuesday, demonstrating the viability of a newly developed technology for the U.S. military's space capabilities. ... more

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ROBO SPACE
NASA taps Momentus for space robotics demonstration study
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
NASA has awarded Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) a contract to investigate launching critical robotics technologies into orbit, marking a key step toward future autonomous operations in space. The U.S. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Intuitive Machines to Acquire KinetX Expanding Role in Deep Space Navigation and Mars Relay Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Intuitive Machines has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arizona-based KinetX, an aerospace company with more than three decades of experience in deep space navigation, systems engineering, g ... more
GPS NEWS
Iranians struggle with GPS disruption after Israel war
Tehran (AFP) Aug 17, 2025
/> The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12- ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Globalstar strengthens defense reach with resilient satellite and 5G solutions
London, UK (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) reported accelerating traction in the government sector, citing multiple recent contract awards and partnerships. Drawing on its LEO satellite constellation, licensed spect ... more
GPS NEWS
US Space Force launches first reprogrammable navigation satellite from L3Harris
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
The US Space Force has placed the L3Harris-built Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. NTS-3 is ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Northrop Grumman speeds innovation in solid rocket motor development with second SMART Demo success
Los 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
TECHNOLOGY NEWS


SPACE TRAVEL
Sidus Space commissions autonomous SpacePilot system and activates LizzieSat-3 ADCS
Los 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
MICROSAT BLITZ
Space-ng launches Sol3 computer vision kit for spacecraft developers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Space-ng has introduced a rugged, low-cost Hardware Development Kit (HDK) for its space-qualified Sol3 Vision System, alongside a free Software Development Kit (SDK) for evaluation, academic researc ... more
ROBO SPACE
Meet IDEA: An AI assistant to help geoscientists explore Earth and beyond
Manoa HI (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
A new artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa is making it easier for scientists to explore complex geoscience data-from tracking sea levels ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Pakistan establishes new missile force after India conflict, PM says
Islamabad (AFP) Aug 14, 2025
/> Pakistan will establish a new military force to supervise its missile capabilities, the prime minister has said, after its worst conflict in decades with South Asian arch-rival India. Prime ... more
AEROSPACE
Switzerland vows to press on with US fighter jet deal
Geneva (AFP) Aug 13, 2025
/> Switzerland vowed Wednesday to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States despite spiralling expenses. The US is pushing for Switzerland to bear extra costs for p ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Rain halts rescue operation after Pakistan floods kill hundreds
Buner, Pakistan (AFP) Aug 18, 2025
/> Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said. Torrential rains ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
4.4 million Somalis face severe hunger: disaster agency
Nairobi (AFP) Aug 14, 2025
/> More than four million people in Somalia face "acute food insecurity", while over 100,000 have been displaced by conflict since June, its disaster authorities said Thursday. Somalia is grapp ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic disease
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025
New findings from the University of Utah Health suggest that the genetic adaptations enabling animals to hibernate may also lie dormant in the human genome - offering potential pathways to treat con ... more
ENERGY TECH
Finding the shadows in a fusion system faster with AI
Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
A public-private partnership between Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory has led to ... more
ROBO SPACE
Robots take on new role as human health protectors
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 15, 2025
Robots, long associated with industrial productivity, are increasingly stepping into the role of human health protectors, as showcased at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing. In one exh ... more
TRADE WARS
China files WTO complaint over Canada steel duties
Beijing (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> China filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canadian steel import restrictions on Friday, the commerce ministry said, escalating simmering trade tensions between Beijing ... more
ROBO SPACE
Football and falls as first humanoid robot games launch in China
Beijing (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> The first World Humanoid Robot Games began on Friday in Beijing with over 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they compete in events from the 100-metre h ... more
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TRADE WARS
China retail sales growth lower than expected in July
Beijing (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> China's retail sales and industrial production grew at a slower rate than expected last month, official data showed Friday, as the world's number two economy battles trade turmoil and persistent ... more
TRADE WARS
CK Hutchison executive defends delay in Panama ports deal
Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 14, 2025
/> A top executive at CK Hutchison on Thursday brushed off the delay in offloading its Panama Canal ports as "not particularly troublesome", as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported its half-year ear ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Swiss Re profit jumps despite Los Angeles fires
Zurich (AFP) Aug 14, 2025
/> Reinsurance giant Swiss Re reported Thursday a sharp jump in net profit for the first half of the year despite the costly wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles. The group, which serves as an in ... more
AEROSPACE
Striking Boeing defense workers turn to US Congress
New York (AFP) Aug 13, 2025
/> Boeing defense industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers' support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviation giant to improve its bargaining offer to the uni ... more
UAV NEWS
Leonardo DRS completes first sea trials of maritime counter drone system for small uncrewed vessels
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Leonardo DRS has completed its first open-water trials of a maritime Mission Equipment Package (MEP) designed to protect naval fleets from uncrewed aerial systems. The scalable system adapts the com ... more
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