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Monday, 30 June 2025 12:50
MTG-S1 satellite hosting the Sentinel-4 instrument is ready for liftoff
The Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite, which is hosting the instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, has been placed inside the nose cone of the Falcon 9 launch rocket and is ready for the scheduled liftoff at 23:03 CEST on Tuesday, 1 July.
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Monday, 30 June 2025 13:37
Video: Plato's eyes meet brain
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Monday, 30 June 2025 14:29
How to make building blocks for a lunar habitat
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Monday, 30 June 2025 10:37
Study challenges climate change's link to our wild winter jet stream
Hanover NH (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Dartmouth study challenges the idea that climate change is behind the erratic wintertime behavior of the polar jet stream, the massive current of Arctic air that regulates weather for much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Large waves in the jet stream observed since the 1990s have, in recent years, driven abnormally frigid temperatures and devastating winter storms deep into regions such as the
Dartmouth study challenges the idea that climate change is behind the erratic wintertime behavior of the polar jet stream, the massive current of Arctic air that regulates weather for much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Large waves in the jet stream observed since the 1990s have, in recent years, driven abnormally frigid temperatures and devastating winter storms deep into regions such as the
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Monday, 30 June 2025 10:37
Mini halo found around distant galaxy cluster reveals early cosmic particle activity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Astronomers have detected a diffuse cloud of high-energy particles-called a mini halo-surrounding one of the universe's most distant known galaxy clusters, providing new insights into the energetic forces that shaped the cosmos nearly 10 billion years ago.
This mini halo is the most distant ever observed, surpassing the previous record by a factor of two. Its discovery confirms that galaxy
Astronomers have detected a diffuse cloud of high-energy particles-called a mini halo-surrounding one of the universe's most distant known galaxy clusters, providing new insights into the energetic forces that shaped the cosmos nearly 10 billion years ago.
This mini halo is the most distant ever observed, surpassing the previous record by a factor of two. Its discovery confirms that galaxy
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Monday, 30 June 2025 10:37
Earth sized planets frequently orbit red dwarf stars study finds
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Astronomers from Heidelberg University have found that Earth-like planets are especially common around low-mass stars, according to new results based on data from the CARMENES project. The international team identified four previously unknown exoplanets and revealed a strong trend: stars with less than one-sixth of the Sun's mass often host multiple small rocky planets.
These results stem
Astronomers from Heidelberg University have found that Earth-like planets are especially common around low-mass stars, according to new results based on data from the CARMENES project. The international team identified four previously unknown exoplanets and revealed a strong trend: stars with less than one-sixth of the Sun's mass often host multiple small rocky planets.
These results stem
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses low risk of Moon impact in 2032
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Asteroid 2024 YR4 gained attention after its discovery in late December 2024, when automated systems indicated a small chance of Earth impact in 2032. This probability briefly rose to 3%, prompting a global planetary defence response. However, further observations by early 2025 eliminated the threat to Earth.
Despite this reassurance, the final recorded trajectory of 2024 YR4 left a ling
Asteroid 2024 YR4 gained attention after its discovery in late December 2024, when automated systems indicated a small chance of Earth impact in 2032. This probability briefly rose to 3%, prompting a global planetary defence response. However, further observations by early 2025 eliminated the threat to Earth.
Despite this reassurance, the final recorded trajectory of 2024 YR4 left a ling
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Sierra Space opens Power Station solar tech center in Colorado to boost defense production
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Sierra Space has launched a new facility in Broomfield, Colorado, to ramp up production of its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solar power systems, including those for national defense applications. The "Power Station," a 70,000-square-foot complex, is designed to meet growing demand for high-performance, defense-hardened solar arrays and complements Sierra Space's newly formed defense division a
Sierra Space has launched a new facility in Broomfield, Colorado, to ramp up production of its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solar power systems, including those for national defense applications. The "Power Station," a 70,000-square-foot complex, is designed to meet growing demand for high-performance, defense-hardened solar arrays and complements Sierra Space's newly formed defense division a
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Sceye secures SoftBank backing to launch HAPS connectivity services in Japan
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Sceye, the U.S.-based aerospace firm developing High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO:9434) as part of its Series C funding round. The agreement includes both funding and the purchase of a pre-commercial HAPS demonstration flight scheduled for 2026 in Japan.
This collaboration underscores SoftBank's continued commitment to ad
Sceye, the U.S.-based aerospace firm developing High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO:9434) as part of its Series C funding round. The agreement includes both funding and the purchase of a pre-commercial HAPS demonstration flight scheduled for 2026 in Japan.
This collaboration underscores SoftBank's continued commitment to ad
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Rocket Lab sets new turnaround record with back-to-back launches from New Zealand site
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully launched its 68th Electron mission, marking a new record for the company with two missions from the same site in under 48 hours.
The latest launch, named 'Symphony In The Stars,' lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on June 28 at 7:08 p.m. local time (07:08 UTC). The mission carried a single satellite for a confidenti
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully launched its 68th Electron mission, marking a new record for the company with two missions from the same site in under 48 hours.
The latest launch, named 'Symphony In The Stars,' lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on June 28 at 7:08 p.m. local time (07:08 UTC). The mission carried a single satellite for a confidenti
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