Gamma-ray bursts, discovered accidentally by US military satellites in 1967, remain one of space's greatest mysteries. Recent ground-based observations of long-lasting afterglows challenge current scientific models of these massive cosmic explosions.
IN-SPACe has issued an expression of interest inviting Indian entities to operate and manage Isro's new Small Satellite Launch Complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu, advancing private sector involvement in India's space program.
Amazon is financing a massive private gas power plant in Texas known as GW Ranch to power its AI operations. The facility could generate 7.65 gigawatts, potentially becoming the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US.
A South Korean satellite, Danuri, has captured the first images of the moon's surface after a stray SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into it, creating a darker crater with widespread debris.
Bengaluru startup Aule Space is developing 'jetpack' satellites designed to dock with ageing spacecraft, take over propulsion duties, and extend their operational lives by up to five years using AI-powered computer vision.
Chinese state television broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as a target for the PLA's missile force, accompanied by warnings from an officer.
SpaceX reported a smaller-than-expected loss of $541 million and a 90% jump in quarterly revenue to $7.8 billion in its first results as a public company, driven by soaring Starlink subscribers and increased AI spending.
SpaceX legt nach Börsengang Rekordumsatz von 7,8 Mrd. USD vor, getrieben durch Starlink und KI. Verlust von 541 Mio. USD, Aktie sinkt unter Ausgabepreis.
SpaceX schließt das Quartal seines Rekordbörsengangs mit einem Nettoverlust von 541 Millionen Dollar ab, während der Umsatz dank Starlink und künstlicher Intelligenz um 92 Prozent auf 7,8 Milliarden Dollar steigt.
Elon Musks SpaceX verbucht im Quartal nach dem Börsengang einen Verlust von 541 Millionen Dollar. Der Umsatz steigt dank des Starlink-Wachstums um 92 Prozent auf 7,8 Milliarden Dollar.
SpaceX legt nach Rekord-Börsengang erste Quartalszahlen vor: 7,8 Mrd. USD Umsatz (+92%), 541 Mio. USD Verlust. Starlink und KI-Geschäft treiben Wachstum, Aktie sinkt unter Ausgabepreis.
SpaceX hat erstmals als börsennotiertes Unternehmen Quartalszahlen vorgelegt. Der Umsatz stieg im Jahresvergleich um fast 92 Prozent auf 7,8 Milliarden Dollar, womit die Analystenerwartungen übertroffen wurden.
In its first quarterly report since going public, SpaceX reported a revenue near-doubling to $7.8 billion but a $541 million loss due to heavy investments in Starlink, spacecraft development, and artificial intelligence.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, launched in January 2025, is set to collide with the Moon on August 5, creating a crater over 17m in diameter near the Einstein Crater, providing scientists with a rare chance to study lunar impact effects and space debris concerns.
Endeavor Optical Networks (EON), backed by $10.75M in seed funding, plans to launch a network of laser-equipped satellites to connect data centers globally, offering an alternative to undersea fiber cables with a goal of 2.4 terabits per second throughput.
China baut seine zivil-militärischen Weltraumfähigkeiten rasant aus. Durch wiederverwendbare Raketen, Subventionen und zehntausende geplante Satelliten fordert Peking die amerikanische Vorherrschaft heraus und schafft eine unabhängige Infrastruktur.
South Korea's fifth Nuri rocket launch has been postponed until October from its original schedule due to issues with underperforming thrusters on nanosatellites. KASA and KAIST Satellite Technology Research Center confirmed the delay, citing the need for replacement and further testing of components.
Russian and Malian forces fighting a rebel offensive in northern Mali have received a large resupply of military vehicles, reportedly delivered by the US-sanctioned cargo ship Mikhail Britnev. The ship docked in Lomé, Togo, after leaving Russia, and the vehicles were transported to Bamako, signifying increased Kremlin support for Mali's junta.
Katalyst Space Technologies' Link satellite, on a mission to rescue NASA's Swift observatory, spun out of control last week but engineers have successfully halved its spin rate and are re-establishing control, aiming to continue the mission by late August.
Google quickly disabled an AI image generation tool for Google Earth, hours after its global debut, citing policy violations and the potential for disinformation. Experts had immediately raised alarms about the feature's ability to create fake satellite imagery, which could be misused by journalists and researchers.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, where satellite images show construction. Iran denies nuclear activity, calling threats a pretext for aggression. Experts analyze potential strike impact and the site's vulnerability.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Un razzo SpaceX colpirà la Luna vicino al cratere Einstein a 8.700 km/h, liberando energia pari a tre tonnellate di tritolo. L'evento, osservabile da alcune regioni, evidenzia il crescente problema dei detriti spaziali e l'affollamento delle orbite terrestri.
Satellite images reveal new damage to Amazon data centers in UAE and Bahrain, and a crucial Saudi oil facility, following missile and drone attacks by Iran and Houthi allies. The strikes, including a Houthi naval blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threaten global oil exports and have caused a 40% drop in tanker transits, escalating conflict in the Middle East.
