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  Washington (AFP) Feb 13, 2025 Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday. "We grew and hired incredibly fast in the last few years," CEO Dave Limp wrote in an email - a copy of which was obtained by AFP - explaining the company's "tough" decision. "With that growth came more bureaucracy and less focus than we needed," he continued, adding that the makeup of the company "must change." "S ... read more |
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BlackSky and Rocket Lab Set Launch Date for First Gen-3 SatelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have scheduled the launch of BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite, targeting a February 18 liftoff. The mission, dubbed "Fas ... more 
Chinese developer delivers Liqing-2 rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 China's CAS Space has successfully completed the delivery of its Liqing-2 liquid oxygen kerosene engine, the company announced on Thursday. The Liqing-2, a first-stage engine for the Lijian se ... more  
ESA advances optical technology for next-generation navigationParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a significant step towards integrating optical technology into positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. To advance this effort, ESA has entered in ... more  
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MODParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Airbus has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design and manufacture two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites under the Oberon program. These state-of-the-art satellite ... more |
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Dust Uncovers Magnetic Fields in Young Star SystemsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 For the first time, astronomers have successfully detected and analyzed the magnetic field surrounding a young star in a region where planetary formation is believed to be underway. By using dust as ... more |
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Astrolab's FLIP rover to ride aboard Astrobotic's Griffin-1 for lunar missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Venturi Astrolab (Astrolab) and Astrobotic have confirmed that the Astrolab FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover will be transported to the Moon aboard Astrobotic's Griffin lander as part of ... more  
COMSAT backs Astranis From One Many mission with TT&C servicesLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 COMSAT, a leading satellite ground station service provider, has announced its instrumental role in supporting the Astranis: From One Many mission, which aims to enhance global broadband connectivit ... more  
Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AccessibilityTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 This is a statement by Planetary Science Institute CEO Mark V. Sykes, and reflects the values and principles that guide the daily management of and planning for this Institute under his leadership. ... more  
Perseverance Rover's Groundbreaking Soil and Rock SamplesPasadena CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first soil, airfall dust, and rock fragment samples, marking a historic step in Martian exploration. A new study highlights these early sampl ... more |
Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellationMahia, New Zealand (SPX) Feb 09, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Interne ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Rocket Lab Delivers Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully delivered its third Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. ("Varda") to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in preparation for an upc ... more  
MDA Space secures $1.1BN deal with Globalstar for next-gen LEO satellite networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a leading technology partner in the global space sector, has finalized a contract with Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) to serve as the primary contractor for the dev ... more 
NASA Awards SpaceX Launch Contract for Pandora MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 NASA has awarded a launch service contract to SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, for the upcoming Pandora mission. Pandora is set to investigate at least 20 known exoplanets and their respective host stars, ... more 
T-Mobile Starlink Beta Launches NationwideLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 During one of the nation's most-watched sporting events, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) introduced its latest innovation in wireless connectivity-T-Mobile Starlink. Now available in public beta, this cutti ... more |
Momentus Finalizes $5 Million Market-Priced Offering Under NASDAQ RulesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S.-based commercial space company specializing in satellite buses, space transportation, and in-orbit infrastructure services, has announced the completion of a pre ... more 
NASA's Mini Rovers Ready for Lunar ExpeditionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 A trio of small NASA rovers destined for the lunar surface has completed the initial phase of their journey, departing from the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. This ... more 
Temperamental Stars Distort Observations of Distant ExoplanetsLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Astronomers rely on subtle dips in starlight to glean insights about exoplanets-planets beyond our solar system-but a new study suggests that variability in star brightness may be skewing these inte ... more 
Researchers uncover dark matter dominance in early universe galaxiesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 An international team of scientists has discovered that dark matter significantly influenced the halos of two supermassive black holes in galaxies located approximately 13 billion light years away. ... more |
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Sidus Space Announces LizzieSat-3 Ready for LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leading provider of space-based solutions, has successfully completed the integration of its LizzieSat-3 satellite with the launch vehicle at Astrotech Space Operations ... more 
China unveils innovative dual-mode robot for planetary explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 A team of researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology has introduced a cutting-edge dual-mode robot designed to enhance planetary exploration capabilities. The prototype, which weighs approx ... more 
Unfinished deepsea observatory spots highest-energy neutrino everParis (AFP) Feb 12, 2025 A neutrino with 30 times more energy than any previously seen on Earth was detected by an unfinished observatory at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea after travelling from beyond this galaxy, scientists said Wednesday. ... more 
Two astronauts stranded on space station to touch down earlyWashington (AFP) Feb 12, 2025 Two American astronauts who have been trapped on the International Space Station since June could return to Earth earlier in March than expected, NASA said Tuesday. ... more |
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Sols 4443-4444: Four Fours for FebruaryPasadena CA (JPL) Feb 10, 2025 Earth planning date: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025: Another successful weekend plan left us about 23 meters (about 75 feet) farther down our Mount Sharp Ascent Route (MSAR), with all our science data downlin ... more |
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UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactorsLondon (AFP) Feb 6, 2025 Britain's Labour government on Thursday said changes to planning laws will speed up the country's rollout of mini-nuclear reactors aimed at providing cheaper and cleaner energy. ... more 
Hubble Data Highlights Nine Mysterious Rings in Gigantic GalaxyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has produced an astonishing image that resembles a perfect bullseye. The colossal galaxy LEDA 1313424 hosts nine concentric, star-laden rings triggered by a smaller blu ... more 
Webb unveils evolving dust system and energetic jetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 This latest NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month showcases HH 30 with extraordinary clarity. Set within the dark cloud LDN 1551 in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, this edge-on pr ... more  
Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from spaceMerced,CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Measurements and data collected from space can be used to better understand life on Earth. An ambitious, multinational research project funded by NASA and co-led by UC Merced civil and environ ... more |
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