December 31, 2025

Fly through Webbs cosmic vistas celebrates four years of James Webb discoveries Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 On the fourth launch anniversary of the NASA ESA CSA James Webb Space Telescope, the European Space Agency has released a 43 minute fly through video built from many of Webbs best known images, pres ... more

China harnesses nationwide system to drive spaceflight and satellite navigation advances Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 China's manned space program has used a nationwide resource mobilization system to manage a recent contingency involving the Shenzhou-20 mission and to launch its follow-on Shenzhou-22 spacecraft wi ... more

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How an Earnings Calendar Improves Your Investment Decisions Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Investment success is rarely driven by intuition alone; it is built on preparation, timing, and access to the right information. And of the most influential elements is the corporate financial reporting cycles. ... more

China launches twin Shijian-29 satellites to test space-target detection tech Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 Island at 6:40 a.m. Beijing Time on Wednesday, placing the two spacecraft into their planned orbit and marking the 623rd flight of the Long March launch vehicle family. Designated Shijian-29A ... more

Space-traveled mouse gives birth as China names pioneering "flying mice" crew Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Of the four mice that recently flew aboard China's space station, one female has now given birth to healthy offspring on Earth, in a mission that also saw the public help name the pioneering "flying ... more

SSC ground stations to support NASA PExT wideband Ka band test Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) will provide direct-to-Earth forward and return Ka-band links through its global ground station network to support NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) tec ... more

Time-expanded network model cuts complexity in mega constellation launch planning Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations promise continuous, high-capacity information services, but planners must work within limits set by launch cadence, payload capacity, and orbital mechanics ... more

Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 The integration of satellite communication systems with terrestrial networks is emerging as a central approach to achieving seamless global connectivity in 5G and future 6G eras. A recent article in ... more

Satellite and model fusion boosts China solar radiation forecasts Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 The intermittent output of solar power creates challenges for grid operators who must keep supply and demand in balance. Traditional numerical weather prediction models often handle cloud initializa ... more Satellites lined up for shared space computing power networks Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 Researchers are outlining a space computing power network that would link communication and computation across satellite constellations to handle growing data processing demands in orbit. Over recen ... more China tracks surge in geospatial information industry Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 China's geospatial information industry is approaching a total value of 1 trillion yuan (about $143 billion), according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The ministry reported that by the end of ... more Do Hormones Behave Differently in Microgravity Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Space does strange things to the human body. Astronauts return from missions with weaker bones, smaller hearts, and immune systems that behave unpredictably. Behind many of these changes lies a single culprit: hormones operating under conditions they never evolved for. ... more AI systems proposed to boost launch cadence reliability and traffic management Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 29, 2025 The global space sector is entering a phase of large-scale satellite constellations and expanded human lunar activity, driving a sharp increase in demand for access to orbit. Within the next two dec ... more China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 26, 2025 China conducted the debut flight of the Long March 12A carrier rocket on Tuesday, with the launch mission succeeding while the recovery attempt ended in failure. A 70.4-meter-high Long March 1 ... more Space Themed Casino Games Slots, Rockets, and Astronaut Adventures Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 29, 2025 Casino gaming is one gaming niche that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. When we talk about casino gambling, space-themed games are the ones that are grabbing the attention of the masses. ... more Curiosity Blog, Sols 4750-4762: See You on the Other Side of the Sun Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 26, 2025 As we all prepare for the holiday season here on Earth, we have been planning a few last activities before Curiosity and the team of scientists and engineers take a well-deserved, extended break. Th ... more Lunar dust model maps how charged grains stick to spacecraft Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 26, 2025 Researchers from Beijing Institute of Technology, China Academy of Space Technology, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a theoretical model that links electrostatic forces and contac ... more NASA team presses MAVEN recovery before Mars solar conjunction Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2025 NASA engineers continue attempts to regain contact with the MAVEN Mars orbiter, which last communicated with Earth on Dec. 6. Working with the Deep Space Network, the team is uplinking recovery comm ... more