Firefly Alpha booster destroyed in ground test

The booster that was to launch the return-to-flight mission of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was destroyed in testing Sept.
Far side of the moon may be colder than the near side, lunar rocks suggest
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See ESA's summer space snaps
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Our Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) will pursue new ways of working together following discussions during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia.
ViaSat-3 F2 delivered to Florida for October launch

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OQ Technology expands satellite IoT services to Australia

OQ Technology has expanded its satellite connectivity services for remote Internet of Things devices to Australia, the Luxembourg-based LEO operator announced Sept.
SpaceX’s D2D deal spurs space bulls

Satellite investors are increasingly optimistic about the industry amid rising valuations, deeper capital pools and a wave of M&A that is reshaping the global space economy.
China set for high-stakes moon program and reusable launch tests to close out 2025

Australia and UK extend Space Bridge partnership

SYDNEY, Australia – Australia and the United Kingdom renewed their commitment to space-related cooperation in an agreement signed Oct.
