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September 10, 2025
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Orbit introduces compact MPT30Ka SATCOM terminal for tactical platforms



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 03, 2025
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has launched the MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move terminal, its smallest satellite communications system designed for military vehicles, maritime platforms, and rapid response missions. The compact solution combines low power consumption with high-capacity connectivity, ensuring reliable performance under challenging operational conditions. Modern military platforms often carry multiple payloads such as radars, sensors, and weapons, creating demand for SATCOM systems wit ... read more

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SPACE TRAVEL
Duke launches $2 million SPACE initiative to unite science and policy for cosmic exploration
Durham NC (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
With $2 million in backing from an anonymous alumnus, Duke research will soon reach new heights. Last week, the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences announced a new multidisciplinary initiativ ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Gilat wins $7 million US defense contract for transportable SATCOM systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, has secured a contract exceeding $7 million to deliver transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. Department of Def ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
First reusable US launcher set for European base at Andoya
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
In a move set to transform European space access, Astrobotic Technology and Andoya Space have signed a Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement that will bring reusable rocket operations to Norway sta ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Chinese launch campaign places multiple satellites in orbit
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
China carried out two successful launches on Friday from different spaceports, deploying a series of satellites into orbit for testing and operational missions. Early in the day, at 10:34 am B ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Kongsberg to supply key hardware for Ariane 6 launcher
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has secured a contract with ArianeGroup to deliver critical hardware for Europe's Ariane 6 launch system. The agreement covers supply of Optical Safety Ba ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Women's Health in Space: Challenges And Technologies of The Future
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 08, 2025
Discover how women's health can be protected during space travel. Learn about hormone tracking, nutrition, mental well-being, and new medical technologies designed for life beyond Earth. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Space Farms Of The Future: Is It Possible To Grow Animals On Mars?
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 10, 2025
Find out if space farms are possible on Mars: what animals can survive, why colonists need pets, and what scientists say about the future of food. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
BOSIET and water survival training lessons for space exploration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 04, 2025
Survival training has always been at the center of companies placing personnel in dangerous environments, whether oil rigs off-shore or orbiting stations. ... more

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GPS NEWS
Sharp rise in GPS jamming in aviation over Baltic Sea: Sweden
Stockholm (AFP) Sept 4, 2025
GPS interference affecting aviation over the Baltic Sea region has risen sharply since 2023 and now occurs almost daily, Sweden's Transport Agency said on Thursday, pointing the finger at Russia. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX completes 500th booster landing in Starlink mission
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 5, 2025
The SpaceX space technology company completed the 500th launch and landing of an orbital class booster Friday as it placed over two dozen satellites into orbit. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Advances Planning for Industry-Led Space Stations in Low Earth Orbit
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
NASA is seeking feedback from U.S. industry on the second phase of its Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Development Program, which aims to ensure a smooth transition from the International Space Sta ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 3, 2025
SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida on Wednesday morning. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Self-deploying composite material promises leap in robotic design
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 01, 2025
A research team at Pusan National University has unveiled a self-deploying composite material that could transform the design of robotics, aerospace systems, and adaptive structures. The breakthroug ... more
GPS NEWS
EU chief's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 1, 2025
A plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming as it readied to land in Bulgaria and Russia was suspected to be behind the incident, the European Commission said Monday. ... more
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UAV NEWS
Russia launched 458 drones, missiles in overnight attack: Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 10, 2025
Russian forces launched more than 400 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday, after Poland announced it had scrambled air defences to intercept "hostile objects." ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China planning for a trillion-dollar deep space economy by 2040
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
The global deep space economy could expand into a trillion-dollar market by 2040, with growth centered on energy, internet, tourism, and cultural creativity, according to insights shared at the thir ... more
AEROSPACE
Ground vibration test validates structural models for UpLift research aircraft
Cologne, Germany (SPX) Sep 01, 2025
The German Aerospace Center has reached a major milestone in its UpLift program, completing a ground vibration test on the D328 UpLift research aircraft. The test precisely mapped the structural dyn ... more
UAV NEWS
Houthi-backed drone strikes Israeli airport
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 7, 2025
A drone launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen struck the arrivals area of the Ramon Airport in southern Israel Sunday, the Israeli military and airport officials said. ... more
AEROSPACE
Estonia slams new Russian airspace violation
Tallinn (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Estonia's foreign ministry on Monday said it had summoned the Russian embassy's charge d'affaires to lodge a protest after a Russian helicopter violated its airspace. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab inaugurates Launch Complex 3 to prepare for Neutron rocket operations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2025
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has officially opened Launch Complex 3, a dedicated test, launch, and landing site for its reusable Neutron rocket. The new facility, located at the Mid-Atlanti ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel says intercepted missile attack by Yemen's Huthis
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 9, 2025
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claiming responsibility for the attack. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Global Invacom unveils XRJ transceiver for government and defense satcom
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
Global Skyware, a division of Global Invacom Group, has introduced the XRJ transceiver designed for government and defense satcom markets. The unit operates across the full extended Ka-band for both ... more
UAV NEWS
Israel air force intercepts three drones launched from Yemen: military
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 7, 2025
Israel's military said it intercepted on Sunday three drones launched from Yemen, whose Huthi rebels have vowed to avenge the killing of their prime minister in an Israeli air strike last month. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Iskander missile used in Russia attack on Kyiv govt building: official
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Russia used an Iskander ballistic missile in an attack that damaged a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv at the weekend, an official said Monday. ... more
GPS NEWS
USGS introduces first fully integrated national geologic map
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 01, 2025
In a major milestone for earth sciences, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its most comprehensive national-scale geologic map to date, offering an unprecedented view of the geology both ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI giant Anthropic expands restrictions on Chinese entities
San Francisco, United States (AFP) Sept 5, 2025
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said it was expanding restrictions on Chinese entities to include subsidiary companies and organisations based overseas, citing national security risks in an industry first. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Global search and rescue system gets recognition as real lifesaver
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 9, 2025
The world's 45-nation strong search and rescue system is being highlighted this week during the inaugural "Global Search and Rescue Day," a time set aside to honor the many humanitarian efforts under the COSPAS-SARSAT global operations. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Spain to hold state funeral for 2024 flood victims
Madrid (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Spain will pay tribute to the victims of last year's floods with a state funeral marking the anniversary of its deadliest such disaster in decades, government sources said Monday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Morocco earthquake survivors protest to demand housing aid
Rabat (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Survivors of Morocco's 2023 earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people rallied in Rabat on Monday, demanding their houses be rebuilt as part of the government's reconstruction programme. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
UK government looks to military sites to house migrants
London (AFP) Sept 7, 2025
The British government said on Sunday it was considering housing migrants on military sites, as anger grows among some sections of the public over a policy of accommodating asylum seekers in hotels. ... more
TRADE WARS
Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official
Washington (AFP) Sept 9, 2025
The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil - if the EU takes similar moves - to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday. ... more
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