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October 06, 2025
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SpaceX plans 11th test of Starship later this month from South Texas



Washington DC (UPI) Oct 3, 2025
SpaceX is planning the 11th flight test of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever developed, as early as Oct. 13 from South Texas. The private company, which is developing the fully reusable transportation system, said the launch window will open in 10 days at 6:15 p.m. CDT but said "the schedule is dynamic and likely to change." A webcast will begin 30 minutes before the window opens. On Aug. 26, SpaceX had its most successful test of Starship, which includes the Super Heavy first stag ... read more

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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
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MISSILE DEFENSE
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Long March 2D reaches 100th mission milestone with dual satellite launch
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
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DRAGON SPACE
Chinese astronauts complete fourth spacewalk of Shenzhou XX mission
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
Crew members aboard the Shenzhou XX spacecraft carried out their fourth extravehicular activity, completing critical tasks outside the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency reported. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Shield or Spark? The U.S. Golden Dome and the New Missile Arms Race
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
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UAV NEWS
Western parts found in Russian drones, missiles: Zelensky
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 6, 2025
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Germany vows defence against Russia in drone warfare and in space
Berlin (AFP) Sept 25, 2025
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ROCKET SCIENCE
German military satellites to fly on Ariane 6 under new Arianespace contract
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
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UAV NEWS
Russia reports power cuts after Ukraine drone barrage
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SPACE TRAVEL
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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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Budapest, Hungary (SPX) Oct 06, 2025
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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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AEROSPACE
India and China to resume direct flights after 5 years
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Northrop Grumman Hypersonic Navigation System Exceeds Rocket Test Milestones
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AEROSPACE
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UAV NEWS
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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SPACE TRAVEL
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UAV NEWS
EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones
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Rescuers in Nepal and India on Monday scrambled to deliver emergency aid after days of torrential rain triggered landslides and floods that have killed more than 70 people, officials said. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Israel intercepts 13 vessels of humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 1, 2025
Israeli forces intercepted at least 13 boats of a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza on Wednesday, attracting international concern and condemnation. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
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Mumbai (AFP) Sept 26, 2025
Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. ... more
ENERGY TECH
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
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