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SpaceX’s next Starship just blew up on its test stand in South Texas
SpaceX’s next Starship rocket exploded during a ground test in South Texas late Wednesday, dealing another blow to a program already struggling to overcome three consecutive failures in recent months. The late-night explosion at SpaceX’s rocket development complex in Starbase, Texas, destroyed the bullet-shaped upper stage that was slated to launch on the next Starship…
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Ship 36 experiences anomaly during engine testing, next steps unclear
On the evening of June 18, SpaceX was performing a routine six-engine static fire test of Ship 36 at its Massey’s Test Site near Starbase, Texas. Just after 11 PM CDT, while propellant was being loaded onto the vehicle, a sudden energetic anomaly resulted in the loss of Ship 36 and significant damage to the…
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William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson banter about follies and the final frontier
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson laughs as “Star Trek” captain William Shatner tells a tale during a fireside chat at McCaw Hall in Seattle. (Mat Hayward Photo / Future of Space) William Shatner set a record as the oldest human in space at the age of 90 — but at the age of 94, he’s not…
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Sodern Sets New Standards in Space Optronics for Global Missions
Sodern, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes, France, is a leading high-technology company specializing in space instrumentation, optical systems, neutron generators, and defense-related technologies. Sodern specializes in high-precision instruments and systems for space and defense applications, focusing on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for Earth observation, space exploration, and satellite navigation. Its mission is to…
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Aerospace Products Exhibited in Paris Air Show
China’s aerospace technologies and products, including models of its next-generation Long March-6A and Long March-12 rockets, are now on display at the 2025 Paris Air Show, running from June 16 to 22. The Long March-6A is China’s first medium-lift rocket equipped with solid strap-on boosters and uses non-toxic, eco-friendly propellants. It is designed to meet…
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PLD Space Expedites Testing of TEPREL-C Engines for the MIURA 5 Launcher
PLD Space, an international space services company with vertical integrated engineering and manufacturing, is progressing in the development of one of the key systems of its MIURA 5 launcher: the TEPREL-C engines. The company has successfully completed the integrated testing of the main TEPREL-C hardware, a crucial milestone ahead of the flight qualification campaign scheduled…
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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Force Signs Agreement for Low Orbit Satellite Services
Eutelsat and France’s armed forces ministry have announced a landmark framework agreement on the occasion of the Paris Airshow. The agreement is the embodiment of the NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Sécurisés) program launched by the French Ministry of Defence, which aims to reinforce the current French military space communications model by combining military…
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Maxar Partners with Array Labs to Power 3D Terrain Mapping with Radar Constellation
Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, and Array Labs announced an agreement to provide Maxar with dedicated capacity from Array Labs’ 3D radar imaging constellation, which is set to launch in late 2026. This partnership will combine very high-resolution 3D terrain generated from electro-optical imagery with 3D terrain generated from radar…
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Greenerwave Partners with Safran to Develop Next-Gen Ka-band Aero SATCOM Terminal
Greenerwave, pioneer in electromagnetic wave control technologies, and Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), expert in in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, announce a strategic partnership to develop a next-generation Ka-band aero SATCOM terminal. This cutting-edge terminal, fully compatible with current and future Ka-band NGSO constellations, will provide optimized in-flight connectivity without compromise. By combining enhanced passenger experience and increased operational efficiency,…
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Planet and Tony Blair Institute Support Data-Driven Policy in Zanzibar
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the successful completion of its pilot project with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to help enable informed decision-making for the government of Zanzibar. This 12-month initiative aimed to equip government leaders with access to Planet satellite data…