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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced that it will launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron, for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of a pioneering Rocket Cargo mission. This mission, set for no earlier than 2026, will serve as a critical step in developing rapid, point-to-point cargo transportation capabilities, aiming to bolster global defense logistics through innovative commercial launch solutions. The launch will support the AFRL's Rocket Experimentat ... read more |
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Martian Seismic Data Suggests Potential Liquid Water Reserves at DepthSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 Liquid water, a critical component for the habitability of Mars, may still be present beneath its surface, according to a recent study conducted by an international team of geophysicists and geologi ... more  
Oracle-M Completes Successful Hot Fire Test for Cislunar Space MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have achieved a critical milestone in cislunar space situational awareness (SSA) with th ... more  
Simpler Quantum Information Processing Achieved Using Photon Time EncodingSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 A team of researchers from Griffith University has introduced a new technique that significantly simplifies the use of high-dimensional quantum information encoded in light, potentially advancing ne ... more  
Plato nears final camera installation for exoplanet huntParis, France (SPX) May 12, 2025 The assembly of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Plato mission is making significant strides, with 24 of the 26 planned cameras now integrated into the spacecraft. Once operational in space, Plato ... more |
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GMV Secures ESA Contract to Develop Advanced Orbital Neighborhood Monitoring ToolMadrid, Spain (SPX) May 12, 2025 Operational collision avoidance (CA) traditionally covers a short window, typically up to two weeks into the future. However, this limited timeframe can leave satellite operators unprepared for sudd ... more |
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California, Florida over six hoursWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2025 SpaceX launched two batches of Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in a little more than six hours late Friday and early Saturday from California and Florida. ... more 
European Space Agency and Indian Space Research Organisation Expand Human Spaceflight Collaboration Paris, France (SPX) May 12, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have taken a significant step in human space exploration by signing a joint Statement of Intent focused on collab ... more
Soviet-era spacecraft hits ocean after 50 years in orbitWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2025 A Soviet-area spacecraft that orbited Earth for more than 50 years crashed into the Indian Ocean on Saturday, Russian officials confirmed. ... more  
Sierra Space Reaches Key Milestone in Space Force R-GPS ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Sierra Space, a major player in commercial space and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of a critical testing phase for its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, developed in co ... more |
 
SMART Launches WISDOM Research Group for Next-Generation 3D-Sensing TechnologiesBoston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025 The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, has launched a new interdisciplinary research group (IRG) aimed at advancing next-generation 3 ... more  |
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Robotic Dog Achieves Amphibious Mobility with Mammal-Inspired Design Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 A team of researchers has developed an innovative amphibious robotic dog that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, drawing inspiration from the versatile movement capabilities of mammals. Th ... more 
Moon becomes little more out of reach for NASA's VIPER roverWashington DC (UPI) May 7, 2025 NASA is exploring alternative ways to deliver its VIPER rover to the moon after canceling partnership proposals to land a water-seeking robot on the lunar surface. ... more 
ispace Achieves Key Mission 2 Milestone with Successful Lunar Orbit EntryTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 07, 2025 ispace, inc. (ispace) (TOKYO: 9348), a global leader in lunar exploration, has announced the successful entry of its RESILIENCE lunar lander into lunar orbit. This critical milestone, known as Succe ... more 
Rocket Lab sets May launch for latest iQPS satellite missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has announced a mid-May launch window for its upcoming mission supporting multi-launch client Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission, titled "The ... more |
 
India's woman fighter pilot trailblazer eyes spaceNew Delhi (AFP) May 6, 2025 The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot. ... more 
Defense contractor successfully tests hypersonic flight vehicleWashington DC (UPI) May 5, 2025 Stratolaunch successfully tested for the second time a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic vehicle for the Department of Defense in March, the private contractor and federal agency said Monday. ... more 
Searching for Spherules to SamplePasadena CA (JPL) May 06, 2025 Over the past few weeks, Perseverance has been investigating some curious spherules peppered across the "Witch Hazel Hill" region along the rim of Jezero crater. A striking cluster of the small bubb ... more 
MIT physicists snap the first images of "free-range" atomsBoston MA (SPX) May 06, 2025 MIT physicists have captured the first images of individual atoms freely interacting in space. The pictures reveal correlations among the "free-range" particles that until now were predicted but nev ... more |
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DLR Establishes New Institute of Space Research to Advance Optical Sensor Technologies and Planetary ScienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 The German Aerospace Center has established a new Institute of Space Research at the Berlin-Adlershof technology park, consolidating its capabilities in space instrumentation and research. This new ... more 
NAL unveils SHOUT tracker upgrades powered by Iridium Enhanced SBD serviceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025 NAL Research has integrated Iridium's Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD) technology into its SHOUT series of tracking devices, reinforcing its role in providing advanced wireless and assured position, ... more 
Sivers Semiconductors Joins Global Push for Satellite Network InteroperabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE), a leading innovator in photonics and wireless technology, has officially joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, a gl ... more  
BlackSky Completes First Gen-3 Satellite Commissioning and Prepares Second Unit for Q2 LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has successfully concluded the commissioning of its first Gen-3 satellite, achieving this milestone a full month ahead of schedule. The initial satellite is del ... more |
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NRO director shares personal insights on leadership at NASA workshopWashington DC (SPX) May 07, 2025 Communicating well, connecting with mentors, and saying yes to new challenges are some of the keys to unlocking success in leadership, NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese told an audience of aspiring man ... more |
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Space Force documentary screened on Capitol Hill, highlighting need for space superiorityWashington DC (SPX) May 07, 2025 Guardians connected with members of Congress at a special screening of "The U.S. Space Force - America's Invisible Front Line" documentary at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center April 30. ... more 
iDirectGov 450 SDR Modem Successfully Integrated with Airbus DS Ranger Flyaway TerminalLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of secure satellite communications for U.S. military and government applications, has successfully completed field trials of its 450 Software Defi ... more  
Reveal and Maxar Expand Farsight Platform with High-Resolution Satellite Data IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Reveal Technology and Maxar have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Maxar's high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D data directly into the Farsight platform, enhancing real-time situati ... more  
NASA Data Helps Map Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right WhalesWashington DC (SPX) May 06, 2025 In the waters off New England, one of Earth's rarest mammals swims slowly, mouth agape. The North Atlantic right whale filters clouds of tiny reddish zooplankton - called Calanus finmarchicus - from ... more |
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