India's new space object re-entry guidelines, issued by IN-SPACe, have brought the country's limited commercial space insurance capacity into focus, leading to calls for specialized products and pooled capital.
Over a metric tonne of space debris re-enters Earth's atmosphere weekly, a report states, with incidents like a rocket part falling in Kenya highlighting growing risks. Increased launches and defunct satellites raise concerns about ground impact and orbital collisions, prompting calls for stronger regulations.
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin could cause catastrophic pollution, altering Earth's atmosphere and ozone layer. A petition to the FCC demands a pause on new licenses, citing federal law violations and insufficient environmental impact assessments for millions of planned satellites.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal border officials don't need "clear and convincing evidence" of a crime involving "moral turpitude" to treat returning Green Card holders as applicants for readmission, making deportations easier. The decision stems from the case of Muk Choi Lau.
An article in Ordnance Science and Technology suggests Iranian missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) could achieve penetration effects similar to hypersonic projectiles. It references Iranian claims of these MRVs penetrating US missile defense systems in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
A Ukrainian couple in Ohio, Tamila and Mykola Vashchuk, face deportation hearings that could send them back to Ukraine, jeopardizing their son's critical medical treatment. Despite assurances, they were issued removal orders upon returning to the US, and their case highlights broader immigration challenges for Ukrainians.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is making a surprise return to professional tennis after nearly four years, accepting a wild card for the women's doubles at Queen's Club. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who last competed at the 2022 US Open, will partner with rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko.
Brexit negotiators warn the UK would not regain its past special terms if it sought to rejoin the EU. Senior Labour figures have discussed future re-entry, but former officials stress membership would be on "normal terms," requiring the pooling of sovereignty.
India successfully conducted a flight-trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This demonstration showcased the nation's capability to strike multiple strategic targets with a single missile, significantly enhancing defence preparedness against growing threats.
India has successfully test-fired an Advanced Agni missile featuring a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This significant development, conducted off the Odisha coast, allows a single missile to strike multiple targets simultaneously, bolstering the nation's strategic defence and indigenous military modernization efforts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement as a major boost to preparedness.
Disneyland has begun using facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes in its California park to prevent fraud and streamline re-entry for visitors. The biometric system converts captured images into unique numerical values to verify entry status and crack down on annual pass sharing. Guests can opt out of the biometric lanes. The rollout comes amid ongoing national debate about facial recognition privacy concerns, with the ACLU warning about setting a precedent of face scanning at every turn.
