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March 21, 2025
SPACE TRAVEL
ATLAS joins Viasat to enhance NASA's satellite ground services



Los 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 firms awarded Task Orders under NASA's Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, will deploy its Real-Time Earth (RTE) network globally to boost NASA's Direct-to-Earth (DTE) communications capabilities. ATLAS, recognized as the largest U.S.-owned federated ground network and an innovator in Ground Software as ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
From Contract to Orbit in Record Time for OroraTech Satellite Deployment
Los 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Skilled Legal Advice for New Jersey Ridesharing Accidents: How to Get Paid and Win Your Case: The Best Source Guide and Information
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2025
Its frequency of ridesharing incidents on New Jersey highways has been steadily rising, the fact that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are instances of car services that have made travel simpler and more accessible. ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
A new wave of mini satellites to monitor the high energy universe
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 18, 2025
The H.E.R.M.E.S. Constellation, operated by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), successfully embarked on its pathfinder mission following a launch aboard SpaceX's Transporter 13 mission. Lift-off occurr ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Spaceo leads ESA project to deploy inflatable sail for satellite disposal
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2025
A European initiative spearheaded by Portuguese start-up Spaceo has secured a European Space Agency (ESA) contract to create a novel solution for clearing obsolete satellites and debris from orbit. ... more
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Chinese scientists unveil six-legged robot for future asteroid and lunar mining
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2025
A research team from China has engineered a six-legged robotic system inspired by insects, aiming to revolutionize how space mining is conducted on the moon and asteroids. Unlike mining on Ear ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Exolaunch surpasses 500 satellite deployments and debuts new Quadro system on SpaceX rideshare
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025
Exolaunch, a global leader in satellite deployment and mission management, has marked a significant milestone with the successful deployment of its 500th satellite. During SpaceX's Transporter-13 ri ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
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. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Moon navigation system advances with Thales Alenia Space leading orbital segment
Los 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

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS


MICROSAT BLITZ
Clarity1 satellite begins VLEO mission after successful deployment
Los 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
MICROSAT BLITZ
Constellation of student-built satellites launched into orbit from California
Paris, 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
SPACE MEDICINE
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
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Unseenlabs opens Singapore office to boost Asia Pacific operations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025
Unseenlabs, a global leader in space-based radio frequency (RF) intelligence, has officially launched its new commercial office in Singapore as of February 2025. This strategic expansion enhances th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's Ceres 1 completes 18th flight delivering eight satellites to orbit
Sydney, 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab boosts Varda's space manufacturing with third successful orbital mission
Los 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
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MISSILE NEWS
Kim oversees NKorea's new weapons ahead of Russian security chief visit
Seoul (AFP) Mar 21, 2025
North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big Tech
Washington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025
Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Top EU diplomat hails Trump offer to help Ukraine get air defences
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's agreement to help Kyiv obtain additional air defence systems, including in Europe, as its fights Russia's three-year invasion. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel military says intercepted missile from Yemen
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 21, 2025
Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday for the second time within a day, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas including Jerusalem. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 20, 2025
Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday, as the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion international airport. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Russian barrage kills one, damages hospitals: Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 19, 2025
Kyiv said Wednesday that Russian forces had launched six missiles and dozens of drones at Ukraine overnight in a barrage that authorities said killed one person and damaged two hospitals. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
European satellite group ready to step up for Kyiv's military: CEO
Paris (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
AEROSPACE
Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanes
Luxeuil-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
UAV NEWS
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zones
Los 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
SPACE TRAVEL
'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
Washington (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
SPACE TRAVEL
ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestone
Sydney, 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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
UN chief condemns 'intolerable' suffering in Gaza
Geneva (AFP) Mar 18, 2025
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said Gazans were being subjected to an "intolerable level of suffering" following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect. ... more
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One dead, two missing in Ecuador bridge collapse; N. Macedonia buries victims of deadly nightclub fire
Guayaquil, Ecuador (AFP) Mar 20, 2025
At least one person was killed and two others were missing after a busy 200-meter (656-foot) suspension bridge in Ecuador collapsed, tipping several vehicles into a river, local authorities said Thursday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles
Jakarta (AFP) Mar 20, 2025
Indonesia's parliament on Thursday amended a law to allow members of the military to hold more government roles, despite criticisms it would expand the armed forces' role in civilian affairs. ... more
GPS NEWS
ESA's Mobile Navigation Lab Tackles Arctic Interference Testing
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025
Above the Arctic Circle on Norway's Andoya Island, three ESA radionavigation engineers take a brief respite from their demanding mission, playing shuffleboard as sheep graze under the aurora boreali ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists
Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025
The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of drastic cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lawmakers warned Tuesday. ... more
AEROSPACE
Electra secures 2200 aircraft pre-orders for hybrid-electric aviation leap
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2025
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a trailblazer in the Direct Aviation sector, has received 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. This order volume, valued close to $9 billi ... more
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