SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight, India's Vikram-1 achieves first private orbital launch, and the US considers offshore oil platforms as launch pads.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Tesla shares fell 18% and SpaceX stock dropped 7.2% in a rough week for Elon Musk, erasing about $130 billion of his wealth. Tesla’s decline followed weaker-than-expected earnings, while SpaceX prepared for another Starship test flight.
A new study suggests Earth may survive the Sun’s red giant phase by drifting outward as the star loses mass. The result conflicts with earlier research that predicted Earth would still be engulfed.
Компания SpaceX провела 13-й испытательный пуск ракеты Starship, выведя 20 спутников Starlink V3 для расширения сети и тестирования двигателя Raptor в космосе.
SpaceX successfully launched Starship on its 13th test flight, deploying 20 Starlink satellites before the spacecraft re-entered and splashed down as planned. The mission advanced testing of the upgraded Starship V3 for future Moon and Mars use.
Un incendio forestal avanza hacia el complejo de antenas de Robledo de Chavela (Madrid), crucial para la NASA. 90 trabajadores evacuados, y se temen consecuencias para misiones espaciales si las instalaciones son dañadas.
O presidente Lula defendeu o investimento nas Forças Armadas e o fortalecimento da defesa nacional, enfatizando a preparação militar e tecnológica. Ele fez a declaração durante visita à Avibras Aeroco, em Jacareí (SP), empresa de defesa que reabriu após uma crise financeira e recuperação judicial.
Incendios forestales avanzan sin control en el norte de la Comunidad de Madrid y Ávila, fusionando frentes y amenazando con unirse. El Gobierno ha declarado emergencia nacional, evacuando a más de 19.000 personas. El ministro Fernando Grande-Marlaska advierte de un día crítico por condiciones meteorológicas adversas, mientras se investiga el origen de los fuegos.
Romania shot down a foreign drone near Padina on Friday, marking its first such interception, intensifying concerns over NATO's eastern flank security amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and previous airspace breaches by suspected Russian UAVs.
Un piloto rumano a bordo de un F-16 derribó un dron que había penetrado el espacio aéreo rumano, cayendo en una zona despoblada de Buzau. Es la primera vez que Rumania autoriza tal acción desde la ofensiva rusa en Ucrania, demostrando la eficacia de sus defensas aéreas.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace near Padina, 90 km northeast of Bucharest. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which marks the third drone incursion into Romania in two months, following previous incidents involving Ukrainian naval drones and a Russian 'Geran-2' kamikaze drone.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
La Fiscalía Anticorrupción ha solicitado al juez del 'caso Plus Ultra' ampliar el estudio y tasación de las joyas halladas en el despacho del expresidente José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, valoradas inicialmente en 1,3 millones de euros, para determinar su valor actual de mercado y fecha de engarce.
Hardline activist Laura Loomer, a former critic of Ukraine, has declared support for the country after interviewing President Zelensky. She plans to ask Donald Trump to send signed MAGA hats to Zelensky's palace, possibly via drone, and noted Zelensky's improved relationship with Trump.
UK homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, with past policy failures like the Green Homes Grant exacerbating the issue. London's mayor proposes a heat-ready plan, but its implementation faces significant public investment challenges amidst political quietness on the climate crisis.
NASA-backed research suggests plants could produce medicines for astronauts on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. A study used a tobacco relative and a harmless plant virus to create therapeutic proteins, aiming to reduce reliance on Earth-launched medical supplies and enhance self-sufficiency in deep space.
Scientists created 'Moon cement' using lunar and Martian regolith simulants, testing it for six months outside the ISS. Samples showed no degradation, with one composition exhibiting 35% higher compressive strength than Earth controls, advancing off-world construction.
Die SpaceX-Aktie steht nach einem der schlechtesten Börsengänge unter Druck. Ein Starship-Testflug wurde erneut verschoben, und Fusionsgerüchte mit Tesla sowie Triebwerksprobleme tragen zur Verunsicherung der Anleger bei.
SpaceX has again postponed the 13th test launch of its Starship spacecraft to July 24 due to weather, following an earlier delay from July 16 caused by an engine failure that triggered an automatic launch abort.
At 16, George Washington copied 110 rules of good behavior, including Rule 56, which advised associating with good company. This principle, which shaped his leadership during the Revolutionary War and presidency, remains relevant today for personal development, professional success, and navigating digital environments, emphasizing how social circles influence habits and reputation.
China has unveiled "Xingshu," a new space-based AI computing network aiming for ~1,000 satellites to process data in orbit, offering on-demand services for sectors like energy and finance, and providing disaster warnings.
Traces of ancient grass bedding found in South Africa's Border Cave reveal that prehistoric hunter-gatherers meticulously prepared and maintained their sleeping areas, using fire to clear old layers and deter pests, offering insights into early human culture.
El Gobierno español aprobó un proyecto de ley para ampliar los espacios sin humo a terrazas, playas y eventos al aire libre, endurecer restricciones sobre cigarrillos electrónicos y proteger a menores. A pesar de la disminución del consumo de tabaco, los ingresos fiscales se mantienen altos debido al aumento de precios e impuestos.
