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September 25, 2025
ROCKET SCIENCE
Space: Framatome and ENEA sign MoU to explore advanced technological solutions for designing lunar nuclear fission reactors



Paris, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Framatome and ENEA, Italy's Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Development, have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore advanced technologies for lunar surface nuclear fission reactors. The agreement is intended to support future human settlements on the Moon with reliable, long-duration power systems. Nuclear fission is seen as a key enabler for lunar operations due to its resilience in hostile environments and its ability to provide uninterrupted energy during t ... read more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX, ULA plan rocket launches Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2025
Two rocket launches with satellites by Space X and United Launch Alliance are scheduled for Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida. ... more
ROBO SPACE
European team develops robotic mission for lunar lava cave exploration
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
A European research consortium has unveiled a mission concept designed to explore lava tunnels on the Moon using autonomous robots. These natural formations, which provide shielding from radiation a ... more
ENERGY TECH
Durham scientists validate superconducting wires for ITER fusion project
London, UK (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Durham University researchers have completed one of the largest verification campaigns on superconducting materials ever undertaken, supporting the success of ITER, the world's largest fusion experi ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030
Columbus, OH (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
For 24 hours a day, seven days a week since November 2000, NASA and its international partners have sustained a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit, including at least one American - a stre ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
U.S. and U.K. execute joint satellite maneuver in milestone space operation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
U.S. Space Command and U.K. Space Command completed their first coordinated satellite maneuver from September 4 to 12, marking a significant advance in allied on-orbit operations. The mission demons ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Themis reusable rocket demonstrator stands ready in Sweden
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
The European Space Agency's first full-scale reusable rocket demonstrator, Themis, is now positioned on its launch pad at the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The milestone marks the start o ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
German military satellites to fly on Ariane 6 under new Arianespace contract
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Arianespace has secured a contract to launch two SATCOMBw Stufe 3 satellites for the German Armed Forces using Ariane 6 heavy-lift rockets from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The new satellite ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Voyager selects Vivace to build primary structure for next generation Starlab
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Voyager Technologies Inc. NYSE: VOYG, the majority holder of Starlab Space LLC, has chosen Vivace Corporation to manufacture Starlab's primary structure. The next generation, AI enabled commercial s ... more

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ROBO SPACE
NASA's Astrobee Robots Advance Through Strategic Partnership
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
NASA is continuing the Astrobee mission through a collaboration with Arkisys, Inc., of Los Alamitos, California, who was awarded a reimbursable Space Act Agreement to sustain and maintain the roboti ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Selfie satellite completes mission milestone for Australia
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite has completed its first mission phase, marking a major step for the nation's role in the global space industry. Developed by the University of Melbourne with support ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2025
SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit via a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA launches mission to study space weather
Washington (AFP) Sept 24, 2025
The United States launched three spacecraft on Wednesday in an effort to better monitor space weather such as solar storms, which can interfere with technology and power systems on Earth. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Comtech modem earns first sovereign certification for SES O3b mPOWER network
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) has announced that its software-defined SLM-5650B modem is the first sovereign-certified terminal to earn Government Terminal Certification (GTC) for ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA announces 10 new astronaut candidates
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 22, 2025
NASA announced 10 new astronaut candidates Monday following a rigorous selection process from more than 8,000 candidates. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 17, 2025
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had deployed a critical component just the day before. A recent tsunami trigger ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP
Hsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Sept 19, 2025
Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
'License to kill': Experts warn on legality of US anti-drug strikes
Washington (AFP) Sept 17, 2025
President Donald Trump's administration has not offered a credible legal justification for US strikes targeting alleged drug smugglers, experts say, warning that he appears to be claiming an unlawful "license to kill." ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Terran Orbital finalizes Tranche 1 satellite bus delivery for Lockheed Martin
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Terran Orbital Corporation has completed delivery of all 42 satellite bus platforms for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer program. The spacecraft, built in partnership with Lo ... more
AEROSPACE
Advancing airspace integration for remotely piloted aircraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
NASA and partner organizations have completed a new series of flight tests supporting the safe integration of remotely piloted aircraft, including future eVTOL systems, into national airspace. The r ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China advances lunar program with Long March 10 ignition test
Beijing, China (SPX) Sep 12, 2025
China has conducted the second ignition trial of its new heavy-lift Long March 10 rocket, marking a significant step toward future crewed lunar missions. The test took place Friday at 3 pm at ... more
UAV NEWS
China develops UAV defenses from spoofing detection to covert links and shipboard landing
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
Unmanned aerial vehicles are rapidly advancing as tools for agriculture, logistics, surveillance, and disaster response, yet their reliance on GPS, wireless communications, and complex landing maneu ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Kinetica 2 rocket on track for inaugural mission in 2025
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
CAS Space, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is completing development of its new Kinetica 2 rocket and aims to launch it before the end of 2025. The company confirmed that the first ... more
GPS NEWS
SATNUS completes third NGWS flight campaign with autonomous systems integration
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
SATNUS has carried out its third flight test campaign for the Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS), marking significant progress toward the program's Phase 1B demonstrations. The trials centered on ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
SDA taps GMV to build Space Safety Portal for next era of spaceflight safety
London, UK (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
The Space Data Association has chosen GMV to develop its next generation Space Safety Portal, a safety of flight system designed to support mission critical operations. The new platform will extend ... more
MILTECH
VA uses $84M in grant funding to help homeless veterans; Pentagon disbands advisory committee on women in military
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2025
The Trump administration has terminated the nearly 75-year-old advisory committee aimed at encouraging and retaining women in the armed forces over accusations of promoting a "divisive feminist agenda," Pentagon officials said. ... more
TRADE WARS
Ukraine slams Chinese cargo ship for visiting occupied Crimea
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 23, 2025
Ukraine on Tuesday slammed repeated visits by a Chinese cargo ship to the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea despite Western sanctions on vessels docking in the peninsula. ... more
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We can build fighter jet without Germany: France's Dassault
Cergy-Pontoise, France (AFP) Sept 23, 2025
The head of French defence company Dassault said on Tuesday his firm could build the future European fighter jet by itself, as tensions persist with Germany over the multi-billion-euro project. ... more
UAV NEWS
Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones
Vilnius (AFP) Sept 23, 2025
Lithuania has streamlined its rules to make it easier to order the military to shoot down drones that violate its airspace, Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene said Tuesday. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Scientists urge global AI 'red lines' as leaders gather at UN
New York (AFP) Sept 22, 2025
Technology veterans, politicians and Nobel Prize winners called on nations around the world Monday to quickly establish "red lines" too dangerous for artificial intelligence to cross. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
No pause for food delivery riders during Pakistan's monsoon
Lahore, Pakistan Sept 24, 2025
Abdullah Abbas waded through Lahore's flooded streets, struggling to push his motorcycle and deliver a food order on time. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Philippine protest arrests leave parents seeking answers
Manila (AFP) Sept 22, 2025
Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila's police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people - including dozens of children - were arrested in clashes that erupted during weekend anti-corruption demonstrations. ... more
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