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.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
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.
Depuis le 22 juillet, deux incendies d'ampleur ravagent le sud-ouest de la France, notamment en Gironde et dans les Landes. Plus de 15 100 hectares ont brûlé près d'Arcachon et Biscarosse, entraînant l'évacuation de 44 000 personnes, notamment à Lège-Cap-Ferret.
Naval analysts have identified what appears to be a new class of Chinese submarine, first reported in early June. High-resolution images from May 29 show the boat, estimated at 120 meters long, on a floating dock, suggesting a new design with a reduced sail.
The Unite union is pressuring the UK government to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to European manufacturer Airbus, rather than US rival Lockheed Martin, to protect up to 600 jobs in Stevenage and Portsmouth. The decision is seen as a test of Labour's pledge to back British industry.
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), equipped with flexible robotic arms and developed with DARPA, launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 for a decade-long mission. It will service, upgrade, and repair satellites in geosynchronous orbit, marking a significant step in space capabilities with both commercial and military implications amidst US-China competition.
Satellite images and analysis by WIRED and International Justice Mission reveal over two dozen new or expanded scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy region since early 2024. This growth suggests that purported crackdowns by the Myanmar military junta last year did little to halt the highly lucrative online scamming industry, which relies on human trafficking victims.
Satellite images show extensive damage from wildfires in north Wales, with 951 hectares devastated in Rhinogydd mountains. The Welsh government activated crisis management, deploying a helicopter to Rhinogydd, as drought conditions persist and public safety warnings are issued.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
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.
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.
A new study reveals North American beavers have been colonizing parts of the Canadian Arctic since 2008, expanding northward due to climate change. Researchers combined tree-ring analysis of beaver-chewed shrubs with satellite images to reconstruct their activity, offering a new method for monitoring environmental change in remote regions.
Indian space-tech startup Skyroot successfully test-launched a low-orbit rocket with a 350kg payload, becoming the first Indian private company with orbital launch capability. It plans commercial operations by 2027, aiming for monthly launches and cost competitiveness in the small payload market.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat mit dem ESO Very Large Telescope in Chile einen 'Exosatelliten' entdeckt, ein planetenmassiges Objekt, das einen Braunen Zwerg umkreist, welcher wiederum einen roten Zwergstern umkreist. Diese Entdeckung stellt einen Durchbruch bei der Suche nach Exomonden dar und wirft Fragen zur Klassifizierung von Himmelskörpern auf.
국제 연구팀이 지구에서 87광년 떨어진 갈색왜성 'CD-35 2722 B'를 공전하는 목성급 외계위성 후보 천체를 발견했다. 이는 '별-갈색왜성-위성' 시스템의 첫 사례로 추정되며, 외계위성 존재가 확정되면 최초의 검출 사례가 될 가능성이 있다.
Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat mit dem ESO Very Large Telescope in Chile einen Himmelskörper entdeckt, der einen Braunen Zwerg umkreist, welcher wiederum einen roten Zwergstern umrundet. Diese Entdeckung eines "Exosatelliten mit planetarischer Masse" gilt als Durchbruch bei der Suche nach Exomonden und wirft Fragen zur Definition von Himmelskörpern auf.
Australia is training its emergency services and military personnel in traditional navigation methods like paper maps and celestial navigation. This initiative addresses the nation's high dependency on vulnerable space infrastructure, including satellites and GPS, which could be disrupted by enemy attacks or solar flares, leading to widespread system failures.
A new study reveals a satellite providing 24/7 Earth surveillance relies on gallium, a rare mineral. China dominates over 95% of global primary gallium production, posing a strategic challenge as the US has sought similar capabilities for decades.
A year after US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, an ongoing war has seen Iran gain leverage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global fuel prices. US President Donald Trump now threatens new strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility known as 'Pickaxe Mountain'.
Israel errichtet eine physische Barriere entlang der sogenannten 'gelben Linie' im Gazastreifen, der Grenze des Waffenstillstandsabkommens mit der Hamas. Dies schürt bei Palästinensern die Befürchtung, dass die temporäre Trennlinie zu einer dauerhaften Grenze wird.
Taiwan's legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act, exempting satellite operators from foreign ownership caps and local chair requirements. This move is seen as removing a major obstacle for Starlink to operate in Taiwan, enhancing the island's wartime communication capabilities.
Israel errichtet eine physische Barriere entlang der sogenannten "Gelben Linie" im Gazastreifen, der Grenze des Rückzugs von 2005, was bei den Palästinensern Befürchtungen schürt, dass diese Linie zu einer permanenten Grenze wird.
