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March 11, 2025
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NSSA Calls for Doubling U.S. Space Force Budget to Maintain Space Superiority



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
The National Security Space Association (NSSA) has issued an official position paper titled "Double Down on the Space Force Budget," urging Congress to increase the U.S. Space Force budget to $60 billion over the FY 2026-2030 Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). This proposed budget expansion is deemed essential to counter emerging threats posed by China and Russia, both of which have advanced counterspace capabilities, cyber warfare tactics, and anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons that threaten U.S. national ... read more

IRON AND ICE
First CubeSat Selected for ESA's Ramses Mission to Asteroid Apophis
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
ESA's inaugural planetary defence mission, Hera, which launched in October 2024, is en route to the binary asteroid system Didymos. Accompanied by two CubeSats, Milani and Juventas, the mission is s ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
A new MIT-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing, as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. Scientists including the MIT team have observ ... more
EXO WORLDS
Small and large planets have significantly different upbringings
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
The shape of a planet's orbit is one of its fundamental properties, along with its size and distance from its host star. Earth has a nearly circular orbit, but some planets outside our solar system, ... more
EXO WORLDS
Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought
Columbus OH (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research. The Ohio State University study's result ... more
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Beyond our solar system scientists uncover potential new exoplanet
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified a possible new exoplanet-an extrasolar planet-through an approach called transit timing variation (TTV). This technique enabled them to detect subtle shi ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Gravity from Entropy A Radical New Framework for Quantum Gravity
London, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
A groundbreaking study published in Physical Review D by Professor Ginestra Bianconi of Queen Mary University of London introduces a revolutionary approach to understanding gravity through quantum r ... more
EXO WORLDS
U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets
Tucson AZ (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
With a sun more than 4.5 billion years old, our solar system is considered "middle-aged," and the pictures of what it might have looked like in its infancy are lost to time. Taking advantage of a so ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Striking images capture the story of space weather
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
A striking new exhibition in London showcases the ongoing efforts to protect Earth from the disruptive effects of solar activity. Created by photographer and storyteller Max Alexander, the collectio ... more

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TECH SPACE
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
When it comes to gambling sites, players are often drawn to games that offer the best odds and the greatest potential for a rewarding experience. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
The Cost of Staying Healthy: Why Essential Medicines Are More Expensive Than Ever
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
The rising cost of healthcare is an ongoing issue worldwide, with one of the most pressing concerns being the ever-increasing price of essential medicines. ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
First Aries Satellite Completes One Year in Orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Apex's Aries Serial Number One (SN1) spacecraft has successfully completed its first year in orbit, marking a significant achievement for the company and the broader space industry. As a leader in h ... more
VSAT NEWS
GCT Semiconductor and Globalstar Collaborate on IoT Modules for Satellite and Cellular Networks
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. ("GCT") (NYSE: GCTS), a leading provider of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSAT), a prominen ... more
TECH SPACE
Goonhilly Provides Critical Communications for Lunar Mission, Advancing Moon Economy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd continues to play a pivotal role in lunar exploration and infrastructure expansion, reinforcing its importance in humanity's return to the Moon. Goonhilly is delive ... more
SPACEMART
Scottish space tech to power Danish financial innovation
Glasgow, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Scottish space technology is playing a key role in advancing Denmark's financial sector, leveraging satellite data to enhance ESG reporting, bolster cybersecurity, and refine investment decision-mak ... more
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BlackSky Achieves Landmark Milestone with Gen-3 Very High-Resolution Imagery Just Days After Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has successfully delivered the first very high-resolution images from its newly launched Gen-3 satellite just five days after its deployment on February 18. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Sidus Space Marks One Year in Orbit for LizzieSat-1 and Advances Space Innovation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) proudly commemorates the one-year orbital milestone of LizzieSat-1 (LS-1), highlighting a full year of operational success and technological innovation. Over the past 365 ... more
FARM NEWS
FARMing with Data OpenET Introduces FARMS Tool to Aid Water Management
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
A collaborative effort supported by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is enhancing the ability of farmers and ranchers to manage their water resources effectively. The initiative, led by Op ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Heat from the Sun Linked to Seismic Activity on Earth
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Seismology has long established that earthquakes result from the movement of tectonic plates, which accumulate strain energy until it is released as seismic activity. However, predicting earthquakes ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Orange Africa and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat (Paris:ETL) (LSE:ETL) have entered into a strategic alliance to enhance digital connectivity through satellite broadband services across Africa and ... more
SPACEMART
Astroscale and BAE Systems Progress In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment to Support Circular Space Economy
London, UK (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
Astroscale Limited ("Astroscale UK"), the UK branch of Astroscale Holdings Inc., a leader in satellite servicing and orbital sustainability, has successfully completed a study focused on developing ... more
TECH SPACE
KP Labs Unveils Smart Mission Lab to Revolutionize Space Technology Validation
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
KP Labs has launched Smart Mission Lab, an innovative platform aimed at transforming the development and testing of AI models and onboard data processing for space missions. Supported by ESA InCubed ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
SatixFy receives UK Space Agency grant to develop or Advanced LEO Payload Software
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
SatixFy Communications (NYSE American: SATX) has been awarded GBP 1.8 million (approximately $2.3 million) by the UK Space Agency through its C-LEO program. The funding is designated for the creatio ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Space Force accelerates Missile Warning capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is advancing its missile warning and tracking capabilities through the continued development of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission
Kourou (AFP) Mar 6, 2025
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit to give the continent a new independent access to space. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Musk's SpaceX faces new setback after Starship explosion
Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Mar 7, 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught in its orbital test - a near replay of the previous attempt. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Space station's replacement crew arrives in Florida in preparation of SpaceX launch
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2025
The spacecraft that will carry the next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station has arrived at the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more
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MOON DAILY
NASA Continuing Efforts to Restore Contact with Lunar Trailblazer
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
NASA's mission operations team at Caltech's IPAC remains committed to restoring communication with the Lunar Trailblazer satellite, which recently lost signal. Preliminary telemetry data prior ... more
MOON DAILY
NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals on Moon
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3, when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon's surface ... more
MOON DAILY
NASA rolls out Artemis II Orion spacecraft, twin rocket boosters for moon mission
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2025
NASA on Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry astronauts in the first crewed Artemis mission around the moon. ... more
MOON DAILY
Oops, we tipped it again: Mission over for sideways US lander
Washington (AFP) Mar 7, 2025
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment on Friday after the US company confirmed that its spacecraft had tipped over and was unable to recharge its solar-powered batteries - mirroring its first attempt last year. ... more
MOON DAILY
Perfect Lunar Landing Achieved in Mare Crisium
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
On 2 March 2025, the Blue Ghost mission successfully executed an automated landing in Mare Crisium, a basin located on the Moon's northeastern near side. This milestone marks Firefly Aerospace as th ... more
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