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  Washington DC (UPI) Apr 3, 2025 With patches of blue sky peeking through a mostly overcast sky, SpaceX launched 27 Starlink Internet satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California just after 6 pm PDT Thursday. It's the 5th time this first stage fuel booster cell has been used to launch a SpaceX rocket. The booster landed on the recovery droneship Of Course I Still Love you after separating from the payload portion of the SpaceX craft, which jettisoned its payload into l ... read more |
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The Biggest Challenges Facing Space Exploration TodayLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2025 While space exploration has always pushed the boundaries of human knowledge, complex challenges have always emerged as we go further. There are many obstacles, from the harsh realities of space trav ... more  
Towards resilient navigation in the Baltics without satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Efficient shipping routes are vital for Germany's economy, especially in and around the Baltic Sea. However, maritime operations remain vulnerable to disruptions in satellite navigation systems such ... more 
ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine testSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 ISRO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to develop a powerful semicryogenic engine, a key component intended to upgrade the LVM3 launch vehicle. On March 28, 2025, the space agency ... more 
NASA expands flight slots for private astronauts aboard ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 NASA is inviting proposals for two upcoming private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, with launches planned for 2026 and 2027. The initiative is part of the agency's broader str ... more |
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Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronautsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. Thes ... more |
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Spectrum rocket completes short-duration test flight Paris, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 A key achievement for European commercial spaceflight has been achieved as Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket completes a brief but successful maiden test flight from Norway's Andoya Spaceport, ascend ... more 
TUM spin-off rocket completes maiden launch from Western EuropeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Isar Aerospace, a startup emerging from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has successfully completed the inaugural test flight of its launch vehicle. This marks a historic milestone as the f ... more 
SpaceX launches private astronauts on first crewed polar orbitCape Canaveral (AFP) April 1, 2025 SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday - a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. ... more  
China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 China executed its 15th space launch of the year late Wednesday night, successfully placing a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Ch ... more |
Existing laws offer pathway to prevent warfare in spaceLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 World governments should look to current international legal frameworks to curb the growing militarization of space, according to a new study that emphasizes the urgent ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Hera spacecraft trials autonomous navigation during Mars encounterParis, France (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 As ESA's Hera spacecraft passed close to Mars, it carried out a successful test of its autonomous navigation system, locking onto dozens of surface landmarks such as craters and other geological for ... more 
ISRO completes extended plasma thruster test for future satellite propulsionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 On March 27, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone in satellite propulsion technology by concluding a 1000-hour endurance test of its 300-millinewton Sta ... more
NASA adds Starship to roster of launch vehicles under NLS II contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 NASA has formally expanded its Launch Services (NLS) II contract with SpaceX, headquartered in Starbase, Texas, to include the company's Starship launch system alongside the previously contracted Fa ... more 
Proba-3 mission advances with autonomous orbital alignmentParis, France (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Two ESA satellites have achieved a major milestone in their bid to fly in perfect unison, as part of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission. This week, the twin spacecraft succeeded in autonomo ... more |
 
Retrofits deliver major progress in reducing aircraft noiseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Aircraft noise continues to impact communities near airports, but researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have made important strides in mitigating this problem. As part of the Low Noise AT ... more  
Sound energy emerges as next-gen drone defense toolLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. ("FRACTAL") has introduced a disruptive technology known as Acoustic Resonance Mitigation (ARM), which uses targeted acoustic energy to take down drones. ARM oper ... more 
NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management SystemEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted saf ... more  
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025 Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more |
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Old Missions, New Discoveries: NASA's Data Archives Accelerate ScienceWashington DC (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 Every NASA mission represents a leap into the unknown, collecting data that pushes the boundaries of human understanding. But the story doesn't end when the mission concludes. The data carefully pre ... more  
Russian strike on Ukraine leader's home city kills fourKharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 3, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least four people and wounded 17 others in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig on Wednesday, authorities said. ... more 
UK vows funding to boost drone and 'flying taxi' servicesLondon (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged GBP20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain. ... more 
Colombia to buy Swedish fighter jets after turning down France, US offersBogota (AFP) April 3, 2025 Colombia will buy fighter planes from Sweden to replace its aging Israeli aircraft after declining proposals from the United States and France, President Gustavo Petro has said. ... more |
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Federal officers in LA seize more than 1,000 replica guns at LAX so far in 2025Washington DC (UPI) Apr 1, 2025 The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said Tuesday its field operations in southern California have been "working relentlessly" to prevent entry of replica firearm into the United States. ... more |
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Finland to leave anti-personnel mine treatyWashington DC (UPI) Apr 2, 2025 Finland joined other European nations in abandoning a long-standing treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel mines. ... more 
US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. ... more 
Denmark buys French missiles during King Frederik's visitParis (AFP) April 1, 2025 France will deliver several hundred Mistral surface-to-air missiles to Denmark, the Elysee Palace said Tuesday, as King Frederik X and President Emmanuel Macron pledged a share commitment to a "stronger" Europe. ... more 
Body of 4th missing U.S. Army soldier found in LithuaniaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 1, 2025 The body of a fourth U.S. soldier missing since last week during training exercises in Lithuania was found Tuesday, officials confirmed. ... more |
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