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 Washington (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint. A SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - alongside fellow American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov - streaked through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes for a gentle splashdown off the Florida coast at 5:57 pm (2157 GMT). Grou ... read more |
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Moon navigation system advances with Thales Alenia Space leading orbital segmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has entered into a contract with Telespazio, itself a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), to handle t ... more  
Clarity1 satellite begins VLEO mission after successful deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 Albedo has confirmed the successful deployment of its Clarity-1 satellite into orbit aboard SpaceX's Transporter-13 Rideshare mission, which launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more 
Constellation of student-built satellites launched into orbit from CaliforniaParis, France (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 A record-setting constellation of nine nanosatellites, developed by Israeli high school students, has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more  
What happens to the human body in deep space?Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment - these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation. ... more |
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China's Ceres 1 completes 18th flight delivering eight satellites to orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 Galactic Energy, a private aerospace firm based in Beijing, successfully conducted its 18th mission using the Ceres 1 rocket on Monday, placing eight satellites into orbit. According to a comp ... more |
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Rocket Lab boosts Varda's space manufacturing with third successful orbital missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has confirmed that its third Pioneer spacecraft, developed for Varda Space Industries, Inc. ("Varda"), has been successfully deployed and is operating in orbit. T ... more  
AV secures DIU contract to advance autonomous strike drone deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 AeroVironment (AV), a prominent player in the defense technology sector, has earned a key contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of autonomous precisio ... more  
Making airfield assessments automatic, remote, and safeBoston MA (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 In 2022, Randall Pietersen, a civil engineer in the U.S. Air Force, set out on a training mission to assess damage at an airfield runway, practicing "base recovery" protocol after a simulated attack ... more 
NASA Super Pressure Balloons Return to New Zealand for Test FlightsWallops Island VA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 NASA's Scientific Balloon Program has returned to Wanaka, New Zealand, for two scheduled flights to test and qualify the agency's super pressure balloon technology. These stadium-sized, heavy-lift b ... more |
Two US 'bumped' astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASAWashington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026Washington (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029." ... more 
Rocket Lab launches QPS-SAR-9 satellite in latest Electron missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully completed its 61st Electron launch, marking the company's second mission for Japanese satellite operator Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. ... more  
Hong Kong spearheads lunar robotics initiative for national space programSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has taken a pivotal step in contributing to national space ambitions with the launch of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center. This n ... more  
Researchers establish new basis for quantum sensing and communicationBoston MA (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Sensing and communication systems based on quantum-mechanical phenomena can greatly outperform today's systems, in terms of accuracy and reliability, and are considered a pivotal part of developing ... more |
Norwegian Space Agency partners with Isar Aerospace for satellite launch from Andoya SpaceportBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 The Norwegian Space Agency has entered into a contract with European launch service provider Isar Aerospace to deploy its Arctic Ocean Surveillance (AOS) program satellites. Under the agreement, Isa ... more 
Extended space diveParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 European scientists are enlisting volunteers to lie on waterbeds for 10 consecutive days in an innovative study aimed at replicating some of the physiological effects of space travel. The Viva ... more 
Rivada and Amentum Collaborate to Enhance Secure Government CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has partnered with Rivada Space Networks to introduce an ultra-secure low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity netwo ... more
More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayedWashington (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed. ... more |
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Joint initiatives to propel China's commercial space industry forwardSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 China's commercial space industry is gaining momentum, and experts are calling for collaborative efforts between government entities, trade organizations, and enterprises to develop a comprehensive ... more 
NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to comeWashington (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research. ... more 
European satellite group ready to step up for Kyiv's military: CEOParis (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 European satellite operator Eutelsat is under the spotlight like never before because of fears that Elon Musk's Starlink could pull its crucial service from Ukraine. ... more 
Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanesLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that France planned to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself "if we want to avoid war". ... more |
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ATLAS joins Viasat to enhance NASA's satellite ground servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 ATLAS Space Operations has partnered with satellite communications leader Viasat, Inc. to deliver essential support for NASA's current and future missions. Viasat, among the initial group of four fi ... more |
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From Contract to Orbit in Record Time for OroraTech Satellite DeploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), an established leader in space systems and launch solutions, has confirmed the rapid scheduling of an Electron mission for OroraT ... more 
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rampart Communications has launched the Rampart StrataWave UAS Radio, a groundbreaking communications system crafted for drones operating in GPS-denied and jamming-heavy environments. Engineered spe ... more 
'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdownWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. ... more 
ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more |
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