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  Warsaw (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that blasted off in the United States on February 1 entered the Earth's atmosphere over Poland on Wednesday, the Polish space agency said. A 1.5 metre by one metre (five feet by three feet) chunk from an unidentified object was found Wednesday morning in the grounds of a warehouse on the outskirts of the western city of Poznan, police said. Police later said a second similar-sized object had been located several hours afterwards in a forest a few kilometres f ... read more |
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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  
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 
SpaceX to attempt landing booster off coast of Bahamas for first timeWashington DC (UPI) Feb 18, 2025 SpaceX will attempt to land the first stage of a rocket booster on its drone ship off the coast of an island in the Bahamas for the first time on Tuesday, the company said. ... more  
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 |
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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 |
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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 
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. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Are Important for the Workplace and Science ... 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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  
New research explores CubeSat swarms for spacecraft servicing and repairLos 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 ... 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 |
 
U.S. border officials report uptick in laser-pointer incidents aimed at commercial, military aircraftWashington DC (UPI) Feb 18, 2025 The U.S. border protection agency says six separate incidents during border operations over the last few months involved lasers that has lead to at least one arrest so far amid a rise in such events. ... more  
Zelensky: Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl power plantWashington DC (UPI) Feb 14, 2025 A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early 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 
Super-precise satellite time synchronization achieves picosecond accuracyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 A cutting-edge carrier-phase-based approach to satellite-ground time synchronization has reached an unprecedented level of precision, achieving picosecond-level accuracy. This breakthrough stands to ... more |
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Chinese space firm showcases mobile-to-satellite communication techSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Chinese space technology company GalaxySpace has successfully demonstrated mobile-to-satellite communication technology utilizing China's first low-Earth orbit broadband communication test constella ... more 
CIA using drones to surveil drug cartels, labs in MexicoWashington DC (UPI) Feb 18, 2025 The CIA is deploying unmanned drones over Mexico to search for fentanyl labs run by drug cartels after the Trump administration declared cartels are terrorist organizations. ... more 
Russian attack drones, artillery pummel Ukraine killing at least 3, injuring 12Washington DC (UPI) Feb 17, 2025 At least three people were killed and 12 injured in waves of Russian drone and artillery strikes across eastern and southern Ukraine overnight. ... more
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 |
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UN watchdog chief visits Fukushima as Japan returns to nuclear powerFukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Japan (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japan's stricken Fukushima plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power. ... more |
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Israel defence minister announces agency for 'voluntary departure' of GazansJerusalem (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that a special agency would be established for the "voluntary departure" of Gazans, after Israel expressed commitment to a US proposal to take over the Palestinian territory and expel its residents. ... more 
TEPCO takes on challenge of making space for Fukushima nuclear debrisFukushima, Japan (AFP) Feb 15, 2025 Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have started dismantling water storage tanks to free up space for tonnes of nuclear debris, 14 years after the facility was hit by a devastating tsunami. ... 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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