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Defense Department opts to not end satellite data for storm forecastsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 31, 2025 The U.S. Defense Department won't end the dispersal of key satellite weather data on Friday as planned. ... more  
Boeing X37B Spaceplane Prepares for Eighth Orbital Test MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is scheduled to embark on its eighth mission, OTV-8, no earlier than August 21 from Florida's Space Coast. This marks the next phase of operations f ... more 
BlackSky secures next stage of Navy contract for optical satellite link upgradesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded the next phase of a U.S. Navy research contract aimed at advancing optical inter-satellite link (OISL) technology for its next-generation Gen-3 ... more  
SFL to Deliver Rapid Deployment AISSat-4 for Norway's Expanding Maritime SurveillanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 SFL Missions Inc. has secured a contract from the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) to develop AISSat-4, a ship-tracking nanosatellite scheduled for launch within a year. The mission aims to bolster Nor ... more |
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Spire to Provide ESA with Satellite Weather Data for European ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Spire Global has secured a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver satellite-derived weather data under ESA's Third Party Mission (TPM) programme. The agreement grants European ... more 
Cosmic dust particles reveal snapshot of Earth's ancient airBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Scientists have found a new way to probe the composition of Earth's ancient atmosphere by studying fossilized cosmic dust. An international team led by the University of Gottingen, with collaborator ... more  
Map Africa project to deliver continentwide geospatial data for 54 nationsSan Diego CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Esri has partnered with Microsoft and Space42 to launch the Map Africa Initiative, a five-year project aimed at building the most detailed and scalable geospatial basemap of Africa to date. The effo ... more  
Scientists and engineers build radio telescope bound for the MoonBrookhaven NY (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has completed the "major item of equipment" phase for the Lunar Surface Electromagnetics Experiment-Night (LuSEE-Night), a moon-b ... more |
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NASA readying for crewed Artemis II moon flightWashington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2025 NASA is preparing for its April 2026 Artemis II 10-day mission that will send a crew of four around the moon to prepare for future crewed moon landings. ... more |
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Google joins EU code for powerful AI models rebuffed by MetaBrussels, Belgium (AFP) July 30, 2025 Google on Wednesday said it would join the likes of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and sign the EU's set of recommendations for the most powerful artificial intelligence models that has been rebuffed by Meta. ... more 
China unveils decades spanning Landsat dataset to advance environmental researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 China has released a comprehensive Landsat composite dataset covering nearly four decades of Earth observations. Spanning from 1985 to 2023, the new 30-meter resolution dataset introduces the first ... more  
MicroCarb satellite launches to map global carbon dioxide emissions from spaceParis, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 The MicroCarb satellite, developed by the French space agency CNES in partnership with the UK Space Agency, has been successfully launched from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. As Europe ... more 
Team led by MDA Space to define future of Canadian lunar vehicle programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to lead a key early-phase study for Canada's proposed Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV), the company announced. The effort wi ... more |
Lunar soil machine developed to build bricks using sunlightTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 A Chinese research team has created a prototype machine that transforms moon soil into durable construction bricks using solar energy, marking a critical step toward building lunar structures from l ... more  |
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Simulated ice volcanoes reveal how water behaves on distant moonsLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Scientists have recreated the cryovolcanic conditions found on icy moons such as Europa and Enceladus, shedding light on how water behaves in near-vacuum environments. The research, led by a team fr ... more  
The complex relationship between fusion fuel and lithium wallsPlainsboro NJ (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Lithium is considered a key ingredient in the future commercial fusion power plants known as tokamaks, and there are several ways to use this metal to enhance the process. But a key question remaine ... more  
Idaho Lab teams with Amazon to fast track AI driven nuclear energy systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has entered into a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to harness cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for advancing nuclear energy solu ... more 
NASA picks Firefly Aerospace for ambitious 2029 lunar rover and instrument deliveryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract under its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative to deliver two rovers and three instruments to the Moon's South Pole region ... more |
 
Eris rocket debut signals new chapter for Australia's launch ambitionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Gilmour Space Technologies has conducted the inaugural test launch of Eris, Australia's first domestically developed orbital rocket, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's path toward sovereign sp ... more 
SpaceX scrubs static fire test of Falcon 9 due to issueWashington DC (UPI) Jul 29, 2025 SpaceX scrubbed a static fire test for a Falcon 9 rocket that will carry the Crew-11 team to the International Space Station due to an error. ... more  
Life Could Thrive Underground on Mars and Icy Moons Thanks to Cosmic RadiationLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 A new study by researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi reveals that cosmic rays - high-energy particles from space - could generate enough energy to support microbial life beneath the surfaces of planets and m ... more  
Heliostat arrays eyed for asteroid detection during nighttime hoursLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 A researcher at Sandia National Laboratories has proposed an innovative new use for heliostats, the large mirrors typically used to concentrate sunlight for solar power generation. John Sandusky bel ... more |
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Chemistry that shaped the cosmos revealed in helium hydride reaction studyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Immediately following the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe was a searing cauldron of energy and particles. Within seconds, temperatures dropped enough for the first elements - most ... more  
How to Master Terraria: Essential Tips from a Pro PlayerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2025 Playing Terraria on Master Mode can be brutal. A single hit from a slime could kill you if you're not wearing armor. The game gets much harder at higher difficulty levels, and you'll need solid preparation and strategy. ... more 
Flexible Payload Interface for SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 20, 2025 Modern spacecraft increasingly requires flexible, reconfigurable payload interfaces that can adapt to multiple sensors, instruments, and mission profiles. The AN231E04 Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) from Okika Devices offers a powerful, and space-efficient solution to meet these needs. ... more 
7 Must-Read Astronautics Books for Future Aerospace EngineersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2025 Astronautical engineering is the branch of aerospace engineering that focuses on designing and developing the science of space exploration. However, its value does not start with rockets and satellites-it begins with concepts, words, and numbers. It starts with books. ... more |
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Bearings Used in Space Technologies: Engineering for the Final FrontierLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2025 One of the many critical systems that make satellite operations, space research, space observatories, space explorations, and space missions possible is space technology, where the need for space-qu ... more |
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas - satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future onesMadison WI (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world's oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protecte ... more 
MicroCarb satellite launch marks new era in urban carbon trackingLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 The UK and France have jointly launched MicroCarb, Europe's first satellite dedicated to carbon dioxide monitoring, in a major advancement for climate science. Deployed aboard a Vega-C rocket from F ... more  
Russian space chief to meet NASA head for first time in eight yearsMoscow (AFP) July 29, 2025 The head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos arrived in the United States on Tuesday to meet with his NASA counterpart in the first such meeting in eight years, Roscosmos said. ... more 
BlackSky to supply satellite imagery and analytics for Latin American security operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a contract to provide its Gen-3 and Gen-2 satellite-based monitoring services to Latin American defense and intelligence agencies, supporting effort ... more |
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