Rocket Lab announced its acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion in cash and stock, aiming to integrate launch capabilities with Iridium's profitable satellite communications network and L-band spectrum to become a "self-launching space superpower" and compete with SpaceX.
Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, expanding into satellite operations and spectrum ownership, aiming to scale into new space-based services globally.
NASA is launching a $30M mission to rescue its aging Swift Observatory, using a robotic spacecraft 'Lift' to reposition it into a higher orbit, preventing its descent into Earth's atmosphere and extending its study of cosmic explosions.
Reddit's r/almosthomeless subreddit has grown to 85,000 subscribers as people share struggles with impending homelessness, seeking support and resources amidst soaring US economic inequality.
Labaron Philon Jr., novato de los 76ers, desencadena un debate en la NBA al afirmar que intentaría superar a Alperen Sengün con una finta, describiendo al pívot turco como si 'jugara con una nevera en la espalda', lo que se interpretó como una crítica a su movilidad defensiva.
A month after the New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad in Florida, the implications are still being assessed. The explosion destroyed its only launch pad, raising doubts about Blue Origin's timeline for returning the rocket to flight this year. The failure also raises questions for NASA's Artemis program and commercial customers.
India's new Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) signifies a major shift from "volume saturation to precision strike" for the Indian Army, enabling non-contact warfare with extended ranges and advanced guidance.
Rocket Lab completed a rapid response mission for the US Space Force, while German OHB plans to raise €510.7 million. SpaceX's Transporter rideshare program may end by 2029, impacting small satellite companies. China is preparing the Long March 10B debut in July, and NASA's Kennedy Space Center faces infrastructure challenges.
Estrogen patches are in short supply due to a 162% surge in demand, fueled by the FDA's removal of a black box warning and increased awareness. Manufacturers struggle to meet the need, leaving patients and doctors seeking alternatives, with resolution potentially taking a year or two.
Amid skyrocketing component costs driven by AI demand, consumers face rising device prices. The article advocates for a "Make Do and Mend" approach, encouraging device repair, supporting independent repair shops, and embracing refurbished hardware to push back against industry practices and e-waste.
The cost of computer memory and storage has surged, making devices more expensive. However, prices for peripherals like keyboards, mice, and monitors remain relatively stable, with many high-quality options currently available at discounted prices.
Thomas Tuchel's coaching philosophy for the England team emphasizes calmness, psychological astuteness, and connection, challenging traditional aggressive half-time tactics. He focuses on performance over results, reassuring players their worth isn't tied to winning, and acknowledges the possibility of losing to reduce tension.
Немецкая компания Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) планирует создать многоразовую тяжелую ракету RFA TWO высотой 100 метров, способную выводить 15 тонн на низкую околоземную орбиту. Запуск RFA ONE запланирован на 2026 год из Великобритании.
Course and distance specialist Stellar Express returns to his preferred 1,000m trip in the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup at Sha Tin on Saturday, seeking a sixth win. Trainer John Size also has Lifeline Express and Fit For Beauty competing in other races, hoping for strong performances.
Chinese telecoms companies, including Huawei and China Tower, are advocating for integrated "air-space-ground-sea" networks to support the burgeoning demand for AI computing, with Huawei's rotating chairman Wang Tao highlighting the need for 100% internet coverage by 2030.
Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies plans to launch a hypersonic flight service by August, enabling Defence agencies and scientists to test equipment at speeds up to seven times the speed of sound. The sub-orbital rocket aims to reach the edge of space, offering a unique capability for testing sensors and instruments in extreme environments.
The Trump administration is allocating $17.5 billion to accelerate the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors, aiming to meet the surging electricity demand from data centers. The initiative seeks to speed up construction timelines and lower costs compared to previous projects.
Großaktionär Global Founders fordert vor Hauptversammlung von Rocket Internet fast die gesamte Gewinnausschüttung von 600 Mio. Euro. Die Dividende würde damit 184-fach höher ausfallen als ursprünglich vorgeschlagen.
China's Long March-12 rocket, launched last week, utilized a new high-energy synthetic kerosene fuel, increasing payload capacity by 10% and engine efficiency by 8 seconds of specific impulse.
Investment firm Castlelake's third bid for easyJet, valued at £4.7bn (625p/share), faces shareholder skepticism due to a wide gap with the current market price and concerns over the bid's structure and deliverability under EU ownership rules.
Rocket Lab quietly launched a US Space Force satellite, Victus Haze Puma, from New Zealand to test rapid response capabilities in low-Earth orbit. The mission aims to demonstrate quick assessment of orbital threats.
Foreign tourists, including those from Russia and France, are increasingly visiting China's Hainan island to witness rocket launches from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The unique coastal location and China's active space program are driving this growing trend in space tourism.
Zhipu AI's market capitalization exceeded $128 billion on Monday, driven by investor optimism following the release of its new GLM-5.2 model. The model ranks second globally for front-end web development tasks.
Texas Supreme Court ruled SpaceX can continue to close Boca Chica Beach for rocket launches, rejecting environmental groups' claims that it violated the state constitution. The court cited the Open Beaches Act, stating enforcement lies with government actors.
