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  Paris (AFP) April 3, 2025 An huge asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth now has a nearly four percent chance of smashing into the Moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The asteroid, thought to be capable of levelling a city, set a new record in February for having the highest chance - 3.1 percent - of hitting our home planet than scientists have ever measured. Earth's planetary defence community leapt into action and further observations quickly ruled out that the asteroid - call ... read more |
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Amazon prepares to launch first full batch of Project Kuiper satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Apr 3, 2025 Amazon's Project Kuiper said Wednesday it is planning to launch 27 satellites April 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. ... more 
Eutelsat expands airborne internet with operational LEO service for aircraftParis, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 Eutelsat has officially launched its OneWeb-powered low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services for both commercial and private aircraft, with over 100 certified antennas now installed and the first ... more  
How to engineer microbes to enable us to live on MarsManchester UK (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in Philosophy of Science, Manchester Metropolitan University A field known as synthetic biology has become one of the most highly anticipated in science. Its ... more
Sateliot secures major backing to scale 5G IoT satellite networkParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Sateliot has finalized a euro 70 million Series B funding round, reinforcing its role as the first 5G IoT mobile operator delivering connectivity from space. The company uses an innovative low-Eart ... more |
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Galaxies stopped growing sooner than cosmic models predictBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 For decades, astronomers believed that only star-forming galaxies populated the earliest epochs of the Universe. But new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has overturned this expectati ... more |
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NASA says asteroid 2024 YR4 size of a 10-story building; increases chances of moon impactWashington DC (UPI) Apr 3, 2025 NASA said that an asteroid previously believed to be destined for Earth is the size of a 10-story building and is now more likely to make impact with the moon. ... more  
Towards resilient navigation in the Baltics without satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Efficient shipping routes are vital for Germany's economy, especially in and around the Baltic Sea. However, maritime operations remain vulnerable to disruptions in satellite navigation systems such ... more  
ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine testSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 ISRO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to develop a powerful semicryogenic engine, a key component intended to upgrade the LVM3 launch vehicle. On March 28, 2025, the space agency ... more  
NASA SPHEREx captures first light in space ahead of galaxy surveyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 NASA's SPHEREx mission (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) has begun its in-space operations with a successful activation of its detectors. ... more |
 
NASA expands flight slots for private astronauts aboard ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 NASA is inviting proposals for two upcoming private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, with launches planned for 2026 and 2027. The initiative is part of the agency's broader str ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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NRO and Space Force launch joint mission aboard Falcon 9Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Launch Delta 45, and SpaceX, successfully deployed the NROL-69 mission on Ma ... more  
Uncovering ancient flood records reshapes understanding of extreme eventsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Recent research led by the University of Exeter reveals that floods regarded as "unprecedented" in recent decades are overshadowed by far more severe events found in ancient records. By studying pal ... more 
Elevate Your Golf Holiday: The Best Yacht Rentals in the UAE for Golf EnthusiastsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 04, 2025 Many individuals currently choose to travel to the UAE specifically for golf trips. Outdoor lovers will find vacationing through golf activities extremely enjoyable. The United Arab Emirates boasts ... more 
A quantum fast track for generating NOON statesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Creating quantum superpositions of ultracold atoms has long been hampered by sluggish methods that were too slow for practical use in laboratory settings. Researchers at the University of Liege have ... more |
 
CesiumAstro joins Taiwan's initiative to build LEO satellite networkTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 CesiumAstro has secured a key contract with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) to supply advanced communications payloads and ground systems for the nation's inaugural low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite co ... more  
ESA's mini weather mission exceeds expectationsParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Launched just seven months ago, ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has quickly demonstrated how the fast-track New Space strategy can accelerate the delivery of missions that offer high-quality atmosphe ... more  
Mapping the Earth's cropsUrbana IL (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 As agricultural research continues to become more entwined with technology, smart farming - a phrase that encompasses research computing tools that help farmers to better address issues like crop di ... more  
China highlights major strides in moon research and explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese L ... more |
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Amazon to launch first batch of Starlink-rival satellites Washington (AFP) April 2, 2025 Amazon is preparing to launch its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites next week, marking a crucial milestone in the tech giant's bid to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. ... more 
ISS National Lab unveils startup accelerator to drive innovation in orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has introduced the Orbital Edge Accelerator, a new initiative aimed at jumpstarting entrepreneurial activity within the expanding space econ ... more
NASA Webb Measures Size and Surface of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed asteroid 2024 YR4, revealing it to be roughly 60 meters in diameter-about the height of a 15-story building-and confirming it poses no significant thre ... more  
A new clue to how multicellular life may have evolvedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Life began on Earth around 3.8 billion years ago, with organic molecules forming in watery environments under the influence of sunlight and electrical activity, according to the widely held primordi ... more |
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The ticking frontier of thorium powered nuclear clocksSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 In a recent perspective featured in the National Science Review, Dr Xin Tong from the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, outlines the ... more |
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James Webb captures earliest hint of cosmic clarityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 From a fiery origin to its slow expansion and eventual formation of structure, the Universe's evolution has long fascinated scientists. A key chapter in this story unfolded a few hundred million yea ... more  
Biomass satellite prepped for launch fuel loadParis, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of d ... more 
How VIN Decoding Became the Silent Ally of Smart Used Car BuyersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 The used car market was once a jungle. Buyers wandered it blindfolded - guessing, trusting, hoping. They sniffed tires, tapped hoods, and squinted at dashboards. Still, they walked away with lemons. ... more 
MDA Space moves to acquire SatixFy in digital satellite expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satell ... more |
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