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June 17, 2025
SOLAR SCIENCE
Proba-3 reveals breakthrough images of the solar corona from space



Paris, France (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Proba-3, the European Space Agency's dual-satellite mission, has achieved a historic milestone by capturing its first images of the Sun's outer atmosphere during an artificial solar eclipse in orbit. Using advanced formation flying, the mission's two spacecraft aligned with millimeter-level precision to simulate a total eclipse, enabling high-resolution observations of the elusive solar corona. In March, the Coronagraph and Occulter spacecraft successfully flew 150 meters apart, holding their posi ... read more

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Detection of ancient water ice suggests interstellar origins predating the Sun
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
A team of astronomers from Leiden University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory has confirmed the first robust detection of semi-heavy water ice surrounding a young sunlike star, strengthe ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UP Aerospace debuts Spyder rocket with successful hypersonic test launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
UP Aerospace has completed the inaugural launch of its Spyder hypersonic rocket, marking a major advancement in rapid-response flight capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:00 AM MST from Launch Com ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab books two responsive Electron missions for 2025 including launch this week
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Rocket Lab has confirmed it will launch two dedicated Electron missions in 2025 for an undisclosed commercial client, with the first liftoff scheduled for as early as June 20. This rapid turnaround ... more
IRON AND ICE
Ethical and legal clarity urged as planetary defense faces asteroid threats
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
A potentially catastrophic asteroid impact may seem like science fiction, yet the possibility remains real. Earlier this year, asteroid 2024 YR4 briefly raised alarms with a 1-2 percent chance of co ... more
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TIME AND SPACE
Missing Matter in Universe Found
Pasadena CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
The vast majority of matter in the universe is dark-it is entirely invisible and detected only through its gravitational effects. Ordinary matter-everything from protons to planets to people-makes u ... more
TIME AND SPACE
What if the Big Bang wasn't the beginning? Our research suggests it may have taken place inside a black hole
Portsmouth UK (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe - a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if o ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Millennium Space Ships TRACERS Spacecraft to Launch Site for NASA Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, has delivered two spacecraft for NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Fo ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
A cosmic map emerges as astronomers trace missing matter to intergalactic space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Astronomers have successfully traced the bulk of the Universe's "missing" ordinary matter to the intergalactic medium, using fast radio bursts (FRBs) as cosmic probes. Researchers from the Center fo ... more

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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Cosmic magnifying effect to unlock dark matter mysteries with Roman telescope
Louis, MO (SPX) Mon Jun 17, 2025
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to begin science operations in 2027, is expected to uncover more than 160,000 gravitational lenses-cosmic alignments where a foreground galaxy bends and ... more
TECH SPACE
New Zealand targets leadership in superconducting space tech with new research alliance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Zenno Astronautics has partnered with Wellington UniVentures and the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute to propel New Zealand into global prominence in superconducting magnet technology for space ap ... more
SPACEMART
Redwire launches 200 million dollar public stock offering to accelerate growth and reduce dilution
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Redwire Corporation has announced the launch of a $200 million underwritten public offering of its common stock. The company plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to acquire up to 15% more sha ... more
TECH SPACE
NASA seeks industry input to expand space relay and navigation services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
NASA has issued a formal request for information from domestic and international companies on their capabilities to provide satellite-based communication and navigation services near Earth. The effo ... more
TECH SPACE
Astroscale to lead UK Orpheus mission with GBP 5.15M defence contract
London, UK (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Astroscale Ltd. has secured a GBP 5.15 million contract from the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), via the BAE Systems-led Serapis framework, to spearhead the Orpheus mission ai ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China Shenzhou XX crew advances cognitive and biotech research aboard Tiangong
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Imagine living and working hundreds of miles above Earth for more than 50 days. That has been the reality for China's Shenzhou XX crew-Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie-currently aboard the Tia ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL
Conservation leaders join passenger lineup for Blue Origin NS-33 suborbital launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
NATO partners with Planet Labs to boost global surveillance and early warning capability
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure agreement with NATO to deliver a comprehensive daily monitoring and intelligence platform, reinforcing the Alliance's ability to respond swiftly ... more
SPACEMART
Muon Space secures $146 million to scale satellite manufacturing and defense constellations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Muon Space has finalized an $89.5 million Series B1 funding round, bringing its total Series B raise to $146 million. The new capital mix includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit f ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Unprecedented new device at PPPL will help to unravel the mysteries of the universe
Princeton NJ (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils a machine with unmatched capabilities to explore the phenomenon known as magnetic reconnection In a spacious room with towering ceilings, a gleaming ... more
MILPLEX
Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 13, 2025
President Gabriel Boric's plan to replace Israel as Chile's primary arms supplier presents logistical and strategic challenges for the country's armed forces. ... more
EXO WORLDS
ALMA maps evolution of planet-forming gas disks over millions of years
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
An international astronomy collaboration has uncovered new details about the life cycles of gas and dust disks that form planets, using observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter A ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Unlocking new insights into space with multi-messenger lensing
London UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Combining gravitational lensing with new instruments capable of detecting gravitational waves and electromagnetic signals could revolutionize cosmology, astrophysics, and fundamental physics, accord ... more
MARSDAILY
Volcanic discovery at Jezero Crater could reshape timeline of Mars
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Georgia Tech researchers have determined that a prominent mountain along Jezero Crater's rim is likely a volcano, offering fresh insight into Martian geology and potentially its habitability. Named ... more
SPACEMART
AST SpaceMobile Gains Long-Term Access to 45 MHz Mid-Band Spectrum Across North America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced a Settlement Term Sheet involving Ligado Networks, Viasat, and Inmarsat that, once finalized, will provide the company with long-term access to up to 45 ... more
SPACEWAR
Portugal expands space capabilities with ICEYE SAR satellite acquisition
London, UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
ICEYE has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Air Force to deliver a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, along with a ground segment and antenna, marking a strategic investment in national ... more
SPACEMART
EU clears European satellite giant SES bid for US rival Intelsat
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) June 10, 2025
The EU on Tuesday cleared European satellite group SES's $3.1 billion acquisition of US rival Intelsat, a move the company hopes will help it compete in a race for space-based internet services, currently led by Elon Musk's Starlink. ... more
TECH SPACE
Aethero Secures $8.4M to Build the Next Generation of Space-Based Computing and Autonomous Spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
Aethero, a defense-focused startup building space-grade computers and autonomous satellite platforms, has announced $8.4M in seed funding. The company's seed round is led by Kindred Ventures with pa ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Axiom-4 mission launch scrubbed as SpaceX detects leak in Falcon 9 rocket
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 10, 2025
The Axiom-4 mission launch, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, was canceled for a second time Tuesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Deciphering the behavior of heavy particles in the hottest matter in the universe
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
An international team of scientists has published a new report that moves towards a better understanding of the behaviour of some of the heaviest particles in the universe under extreme conditions, ... more
EXO WORLDS
Discovery of giant planet orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planet formation
London, UK (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
Star TOI-6894 is just like many in our galaxy, a small red dwarf, and only ~20% of the mass of our Sun. Like many small stars, it is not expected to provide suitable conditions for the formation and ... more
EXO WORLDS
Silicate clouds discovered in atmosphere of distant exoplanet
Dublin, Ireland (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
Astrophysicists have gained precious new insights into how distant "exoplanets" form and what their atmospheres can look like, after using the James Webb Telescope to image two young exoplanets in e ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Out of the string theory swampland
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
String theory has long been touted as physicists' best candidate for describing the fundamental nature of the universe, with elementary particles and forces described as vibrations of tiny threads o ... more
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