SpaceX is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to acquire approximately 130,000 acres of marshland on Louisiana's northern Gulf Coast for a new Starship launch site. Governor Jeff Landry is expected to announce the agreement, which includes coastal restoration provisions, later this month.
Ukrainian forces, led by units like the 414th aviation brigade, are intensifying drone strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea and targets within Russia, including electricity substations, oil refineries, and warehouses. This shift to drone warfare aims to cripple Russian logistics, power networks, and economy, bringing the war home to Russian citizens.
Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its new Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, and its first stage returned vertically to be caught by a sea-based net platform.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, with its first stage returning vertically to a sea platform.
The US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats, despite an ongoing seven-week ceasefire, as negotiations for a peace deal resumed in Qatar, with Iran seeking frozen asset release and the US pushing for nuclear concessions.
U.S. forces launched 'self defense' strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats laying mines, amid an ongoing ceasefire. The action coincides with U.S.-Iran talks described as 'proceeding nicely' by President Trump, who also threatened to escalate if a 'Great Deal' isn't reached.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, according to CENTCOM. President Trump also seeks a peace deal and urges Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords, but Pakistan rejects linking normalization with Israel to other issues.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats, citing threats from Iranian forces. This occurs as President Trump pursues a peace deal and urges Arab nations to sign the Abraham Accords, a move Pakistan has rejected.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran against missile sites and mine-laying boats. This occurred as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks aimed at ending a war that has disrupted global energy flows.
The US military conducted new strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines, citing self-defense. The strikes occurred amidst ongoing ceasefire and peace talks between the US and Iran, with officials downplaying the imminence of a deal.
The US conducted 'self-defense' airstrikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passageway. CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins stated the strikes were to protect US troops from Iranian threats.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, destroying two IRGC boats and a missile launch site near Bandar Abbas, according to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins via Fox News.
The US military has conducted new strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats accused of attempting to lay mines. US Central Command stated the actions were in self-defense to protect troops from Iranian threats, occurring amidst ongoing ceasefire talks where Iran reported some progress but no imminent deal.
Taiwan's first national rocket launch site planned for Pingtung's Jiupeng Village has been deferred by the Environmental Protection Administration's initial review. Concerns were raised about road widening, noise and vibration assessments, and fuel safety.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is set to become SpaceX's busiest launch site—for now.
Russia sees Malaysia as a promising launch site for space rockets due to its proximity to the equator, allowing larger payloads into orbit. Russian Ambassador Nail Latypov announced ongoing substantive discussions about cooperation at the Defense Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysia expressed interest in satellite development and using Russian carrier rockets.
