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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 As space agencies and private companies design satellites and telescopes with repairability in mind, the need for efficient servicing trajectories becomes crucial. Researchers from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have developed a new method enabling multiple CubeSats to coordinate in servicing and assembling space telescopes. Their approach optimizes fuel use, maintains a minimum separation of five meters between sp ... read more |
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First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station missionParis (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday. ... more  
Long March 8A Rocket Successfully Completes Maiden FlightSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 China has successfully launched its Long March 8A carrier rocket for the first time, sending a group of satellites into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) announced. The ... more 
Sierra Space Successfully Concludes Testing of VR35K-A Upper Stage EngineLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space and defense technology, has completed the test campaign for its fully integrated VR35K-A upper stage engine. Conducted at the Air Force Research ... more 
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 booster launches 21 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2025 SpaceX early Saturday launched another 21 Starlink satellites aboard a record-setting Falcon 9 first-stage booster from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more |
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Bezos's Blue Origin rocket firm to cut 10% of workforceWashington (AFP) Feb 13, 2025 Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday. ... more |
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ESA advances optical technology for next-generation navigationParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a significant step towards integrating optical technology into positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. To advance this effort, ESA has entered in ... more 
Chinese developer delivers Liqing-2 rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 China's CAS Space has successfully completed the delivery of its Liqing-2 liquid oxygen kerosene engine, the company announced on Thursday. The Liqing-2, a first-stage engine for the Lijian se ... more 
BlackSky and Rocket Lab Set Launch Date for First Gen-3 SatelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have scheduled the launch of BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite, targeting a February 18 liftoff. The mission, dubbed "Fas ... more  
Names of Chinese Lunar Rover and Spacesuits AnnouncedSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 China has officially revealed the names of its new spacesuits and manned rover, which will be used in upcoming lunar missions. The China Manned Space Agency announced Wednesday that astronauts walki ... more |
 
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MODParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Airbus has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design and manufacture two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites under the Oberon program. These state-of-the-art satellite ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellationMahia, New Zealand (SPX) Feb 09, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Interne ... more 
Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AccessibilityTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 This is a statement by Planetary Science Institute CEO Mark V. Sykes, and reflects the values and principles that guide the daily management of and planning for this Institute under his leadership. ... more 
Rocket Lab Delivers Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully delivered its third Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. ("Varda") to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in preparation for an upc ... more 
NASA Awards SpaceX Launch Contract for Pandora MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 NASA has awarded a launch service contract to SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, for the upcoming Pandora mission. Pandora is set to investigate at least 20 known exoplanets and their respective host stars, ... more |
Sidus Space Announces LizzieSat-3 Ready for LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leading provider of space-based solutions, has successfully completed the integration of its LizzieSat-3 satellite with the launch vehicle at Astrotech Space Operations ... more 
Two astronauts stranded on space station to touch down earlyWashington (AFP) Feb 12, 2025 Two American astronauts who have been trapped on the International Space Station since June could return to Earth earlier in March than expected, NASA said Tuesday. ... more
NASA chooses SpaceX launch site in Texas for Pandora mission launchWashington DC (UPI) Feb 11, 2025 NASA's Pandora satellite mission to document at least 20 known planets orbiting distant stars will start from SpaceX at its Starbase launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. ... more 
ESA advances HydRON project for next-generation space communicationsParis, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a significant step in advancing space-based optical communications by signing a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughp ... more |
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Russia says downed 90 Ukrainian drones and a missileMoscow (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Russia said Monday its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones, including dozens over the Sea of Azov, and a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile. ... more 
Engineers enable a drone to determine its position in the dark and indoorsBoston MA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 In the future, autonomous drones could be used to shuttle inventory between large warehouses. A drone might fly into a semi-dark structure the size of several football fields, zipping along hundreds ... more  
Shipment of 'heavy' US bombs arrives in Israel: defence ministryJerusalem (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said Sunday that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington's top diplomat. ... more 
Russian drone attack on Chernobyl sparks outrage, no radiation detectedChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 A Russian drone pierced a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine early Friday, causing damage but not releasing any radiation, officials said. ... more |
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Elsight's connectivity enables Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct 320-Mile UAV pipeline patrol for ShellLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Elsight (ASX: ELS), a leader in connectivity solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems, played a crucial role in supporting Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) in its completion of a 320-mile pipeline pa ... more |
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Britain unveils 'firepower' package for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future of warWashington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2025 Britain unveiled a new "firepower" package of drones, tanks and air defense systems for Kyiv on Wednesday at the start of a Ukraine summit, which is under a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the besieged ally's fight against Russia with President Donald Trump now leading its largest backer. ... more  
Poland says Russia briefly violated its airspace; Australia accuses China fighter jet of 'unsafe' conductWarsaw (AFP) Feb 11, 2025 Poland's army said a Russian aircraft briefly violated the airspace over the NATO country's territorial waters Tuesday in the latest incident over the strategically located Baltic Sea. ... more  
Greece announces measures to support businesses on quake-hit islandsAthens (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced economic support measures for businesses and employees in Santorini and nearby islands rattled by thousands of earthquakes recorded since the end of January. ... more 
Los Angeles fire zones hit by mudslides after heavy rainLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 Mudslides blocked roads around Los Angeles on Friday after heavy rain pounded areas burned by last month's wildfires, sending denuded hillsides tumbling. ... more |
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