Mining magnate Gina Rinehart proposed offering Queensland islands to Elon Musk for satellite launches and microchip manufacturing. The idea received mixed reactions, with tourism groups citing environmental concerns and business groups calling for feasibility studies.
Russian FM Lavrov states a new war is underway in Eurasia due to Ukrainian aggression. US-Iran nuclear talks continue, with potential agreements and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. Europe faces economic challenges and potential energy crises, while conflicts in Ukraine and Syria persist.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, aims for space exploration, with a Hong Kong government delegation attending the send-off.
SpaceX successfully completed its 12th uncrewed test flight of the upgraded Starship V3 spacecraft. The mission, crucial for future Starlink launches and NASA moon missions, is seen as a key milestone ahead of SpaceX's record-breaking IPO next month.
China and Europe have successfully launched the 'SMILE' satellite, a joint mission to study the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere. This collaboration marks a new era in space exploration and aims to enhance space weather forecasting.
Google is negotiating with SpaceX to launch orbital data centers via rocket, despite OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissing the concept as 'ridiculous'. Google aims to scale space-based data storage, potentially competing with SpaceX's own plans, while also developing prototype satellites by 2027 through Project Suncatcher.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, said Mo...
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been grounded by the FAA following a failed launch attempt on Sunday. The rocket, carrying an AST SpaceMobile satellite intended for low-earth orbit mobile phone connectivity, failed to deliver the satellite to its intended orbit due to insufficient engine thrust. This was only the third flight for the New Glenn, which was planning twelve launches this year. AST SpaceMobile's shares fell over 6% on Monday, though the company says the loss is covered by insurance.
