Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
Russia's Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system is designed to 'blind' US Starlink satellites used by Ukraine by emitting interfering signals, preventing them from detecting ground users. An expert stated the system targets the satellite itself rather than drone-satellite communications.
Russia's new Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system effectively jams US-made Starlink satellite communications used by Ukraine in tactical operations, according to expert Sergey Trukhachev. The system 'stuns' satellites on specific frequencies, rather than switching them off.
Amazon has hundreds of flight-ready satellites for its Project Kuiper internet constellation, but a launch bottleneck persists. Arianespace is a key partner, while delays plague Blue Origin's New Glenn and ULA's Vulcan rockets.
Russland entwickelt ein eigenes Satelliteninternet namens Rassvet als Antwort auf Elon Musks Starlink, das in der Ukraine eingesetzt wird. Präsident Putin lobt den Fortschritt, doch das Projekt steht vor erheblichen technischen und logistischen Herausforderungen.
President Donald Trump stated that the US aims to destroy highly enriched Iranian uranium, not keep it. Washington is monitoring three Iranian nuclear facilities with satellite intelligence, bombed in 2025, where the uranium is stored. Trump indicated the US will retrieve the material "at an appropriate time" and destroy it, asserting they "have plenty of It."
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated they will not permit any structures at Whitsun Reef, following satellite imagery of a potential floating platform. Military spokesperson Xerxes Trinidad affirmed the Philippines' stance against ceding any territory.
India aims to become a major global space economy player by enabling private companies to build satellite constellations for high-speed internet, driven by government reforms and a 'dharmic' entrepreneurial spirit.
India is unlikely to permit interlinked satellites for internet services, posing a hurdle for Elon Musk's Starlink. The laser inter-satellite link (LISL) technology allows data to bypass national borders, raising national security concerns.
India is scrutinizing Starlink's satellite internet plans due to concerns over data routing via laser-linked satellites, which could bypass national borders and raise national security issues. Safeguards are being planned, potentially restricting or disabling this technology for Indian users.
An Earth observation satellite, Yam-9, has autonomously identified targets using a vision-language model (VLM) in orbit, a first for AI in space. This demonstration by Loft Orbital and NASA JPL, powered by Google DeepMind's Gemma 3, could revolutionize space-based sensing by enabling on-orbit data triage and paving the way for larger AI infrastructure in space.
China's PLA Daily warns of an accelerating arms race in low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, citing US developments like SpaceX contracts. The newspaper highlights the growing strategic and militarized value of space, particularly for satellite networks and orbital competition.
Der Bremer Satelliten-Konzern OHB plant eine Kapitalerhöhung um 500 Millionen Euro, um den erwarteten Raumfahrt-Boom zu nutzen. Das Geld soll in Produktion, Trägerraketen und Übernahmen fließen. Großaktionär KKR und die Familie Fuchs steigen teilweise aus.
A late-night drive ended in tragedy near Hoskote when a Mercedes-Benz SUV crashed into a divider on the Satellite Town Ring Road, killing two occupants. The driver, Rizwan, 30, was found dead after falling into a water-filled area, while Saajiya, 23, died at the scene. Police suspect speeding and reckless driving.
Uma tempestade na Região Metropolitana de Campinas (SP) registrou mais de 25 mil agrupamentos de flashes em 10 minutos, indicando alta atividade elétrica. O índice, medido pelo satélite GOES, é um "termômetro" da intensidade da tempestade e do potencial para raios.
Germany's top military space commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, warned that Russia may be developing technology to place a nuclear warhead in space. Such an event could cripple satellite services and render parts of orbit unusable for decades, impacting communications, navigation, and military operations. Germany is enhancing its space defense capabilities in response.
A team of seven young technicians from the Golmud Operations and Maintenance Division of State Grid Qinghai Ultra High Voltage Company are dedicated to maintaining the Qinghai-Tibet power transmission project, known as the "power sky road." These "light ferrymen," stationed at an average altitude of 4650 meters, embody the spirit of perseverance and dedication, inspired by the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" program.
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's IPO on Nasdaq, with shares priced at $135, valuing the company at $1.77tn. The author criticizes the IPO as being based on hype and connections rather than economic principles, citing Musk's self-dealing with xAI and regulatory approvals from FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
Elon Musk envisage d'envoyer des data centers en orbite pour alimenter l'IA, exploitant la lumière solaire continue pour résoudre les problèmes d'alimentation électrique.
La fusée H3 japonaise a été lancée avec succès le 12 juin, transportant six petits satellites. L'un d'eux, Pro-22, est conçu par la start-up française Unseenlabs pour la surveillance maritime. Ce lancement marque un retour après un échec en décembre 2025.
SpaceX is set for a record-breaking $1.78tn IPO, offering $75bn in shares. Despite strong investor demand, Morningstar warns of overvaluation, citing a "major disconnect" between market expectations and fundamentals, particularly in its AI business.
Satellitenhersteller OHB und Rüstungskonzern Rheinmetall gründen "OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks GmbH" in Bremen. Ziel ist die Lieferung einer Kommunikationsarchitektur für die Bundeswehr, mit einem potenziellen Auftragswert von bis zu zehn Milliarden Euro.
China launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite No 25 on a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang, Hainan, on Thursday. The mission aims to validate technology for next-generation orbital connectivity.
SpaceX's historic IPO is impacting global investment, particularly in China and Hong Kong. The event also underscores the maturation of the space-insurance market, which provides crucial financial protection for the booming commercial space sector.
