November 21, 2025

NASA's X-59 soars on historic first flight, marks breakthrough for quiet supersonic travel Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 After years of design, development, and testing, NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for aeronautics research and t ... more

How small satellites can help the US win the space race Ithaca NY (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Sending spacecraft into low Earth orbit could transform next-generation telecommunications, space exploration and national security. But that altitude - which begins roughly 60 miles above the plane ... more

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Comet sparks scientific fascination, online furor over 'alien' origins Washington (AFP) Nov 20, 2025 A flying piece of cosmic rock or an alien threat? Comet 3I/ATLAS is hurtling through our solar system and captivating scientists and internet users alike, even prompting Kim Kardashian to ask NASA for answers. ... more

NASA backs dust tolerant wireless power links for Moon and Mars vehicles Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Yank Technologies has received a 1 million US dollar NASA Phase III Small Business Innovation Research commercialization contract to advance Dust-Tolerant Resonant Connectors for bi-directional vehi ... more

A new angle of study for unveiling black hole secrets St. Louis, MO (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 An international collaboration of physicists including researchers at Washington University in St. Louis has made measurements to better understand how matter falls into black holes and how enormous ... more

Next-generation satellites from Spire Global prepared for SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight mission Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2025 Spire Global has shipped nine satellites, designed and built in-house, to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for an upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight mission. This shipment comprises Spire's ... more

Redwire to Deliver Spacecraft for DARPA Otter VLEO Demonstration Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Redwire Corporation has secured a 44 million dollar phase 2 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to advance the Otter Very Low Earth Orbit mission. The contract supports the c ... more

Water production on exoplanets revealed by pressure experiments Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Researchers led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory postdoctoral scientist Harrison Horn have demonstrated a pathway for producing water on sub-Neptune exoplanets. The team recreated the bound ... more

Strengthened collision avoidance system boosts UK satellite safety for LEO constellations London, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 GMV's UK subsidiary has taken a significant step in space safety with the development and deployment of an advanced collision avoidance system tailored for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellat ... more Chinese experiment tests lunar construction bricks after space exposure Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 China has advanced its lunar exploration program with the return of experimental lunar regolith bricks, which spent a year exposed to the space environment aboard China's space station. These bricks ... more New satellites boost China's orbital technology capabilities Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 China launched three multifunctional satellites into orbit on Wednesday using a Long March 2C carrier rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC). Designated Shijian 30A, ... more How smarter satellite teamwork can speed up connections in space Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellations are rapidly changing how we connect to the world, offering potential for faster communications, more accurate earth observation, and better disaster forecas ... more Cassini study reveals organic compounds from Enceladus ocean plume Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Scientists analyzing NASA Cassini data have identified previously unknown organic compounds in ice particles emitted from Saturn's moon Enceladus. Evidence suggests these molecules originated from t ... more Radiation hardened circuit platform expands space electronics development Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 BAE Systems has unveiled new advances for its radiation-hardened 12 nanometer RH12 Storefront technology, designed to support space missions requiring resilient integrated circuits. The RH12 Storefr ... more Gravitational wave detectors complete two year campaign with record signal count Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2025 The LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA collaborations have finished their fourth observation campaign, known as O4, marking the longest and most comprehensive period of coordinated gravitational wave monitoring ... more Exploring the Best Slot Games of 2025 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 The slot gaming landscape in 2025 is defined by innovation, variety, and player-focused design. Developers are pushing boundaries with cinematic graphics, dynamic reel structures, and increasingly interactive features. ... more Redesigned satellite battery set to advance LEO power systems Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2025 ESI Motion has announced SatBat, a new battery engineered for spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit. SatBat integrates a Heater and Battery Management System, aiming to improve power storage and management ... more The Secret to Bypassing AI Detectors: Write Like a Human Again Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2025 Imagine this: you stay up late working on an essay, hit "submit," and the next morning, you get an email from your professor that says, "Possible AI usage detected." Please explain." ... more