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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on ...
See the moon phase expected for October 10, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
Former U.S. defense officials urge Pentagon to sca...
The recommendation comes in a new report by the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security The post Former U.S. defense officials urge Pentagon to scale up hypersonic weapons to match China, Russia appeared first on SpaceNews.
Momentus wins two NASA contracts to fly tech demo ...
Momentus announced Oct. 9 two new contracts with NASA to carry payloads to test in-space manufacturing and an advanced propulsion system on its Vigoride spacecraft. The post Momentus wins two NASA contracts to fly tech demo payloads appeared first...
Critical Software Invests in Aerospacelab
We’re excited to announce that Critical Software, in partnership with Airbus Ventures, has invested in Aerospacelab. This move strengthens our New Space strategy and builds on our recent activity – […] The post Critical Software Invests in Aerospacelab appeared...
Lockheed Martin adapting to a faster space race
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss speaks with Robert Lightfoot, president, space at Lockheed Martin and former NASA associate administrator. The post Lockheed Martin adapting to a faster space race appeared first on SpaceNews.
Staggering extent of Elon Musk's Southern land gra...
Elon Musk's new real estate empire is far more extensive than previously believed.
Mysterious interstellar object suspected of hiding...
A scientist has cautioned that the interstellar object approaching Earth might be a 'Trojan Horse,' a technological craft disguised as a natural comet.
Musk's DOGE 'top secrets' to be released after jud...
A judge ruled that Musk's own public statements about drug use and contacts with foreign leaders put his clearance levels in the public interest.
Ensuring the accuracy of ESA’s FORUM climate missi...
The European Space Agency’s upcoming FORUM mission is set to provide unique insights into Earth’s radiation budget, filling in a missing piece in the climate puzzle. The mission’s spectrometer will be the first space-based instrument to measure Earth’s outgoing...
A moon around Uranus may have had an ocean 100 mil...
Uranus' moon Ariel could have had liquid water 100 miles deep, hidden under its icy crust, possibly making it yet another ocean world.
Orionids meteor shower in October: Viewing tips, w...
The Orionids meteor shower peak dates and how to see it.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on ...
See the moon phase expected for October 9, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
Completed Plato spacecraft is ready for final test...
By fitting its sunshield and solar panels, engineers have completed the construction of Plato, the European Space Agency’s mission to discover Earth-like exoplanets. Plato is on track for the final key tests to confirm that it is fit for...
The staggering extent of Elon Musk's land grab in ...
Elon Musk's Texas real estate empire is far more extensive than previously believed.
Top secrets of Elon Musk's DOGE to be released aft...
A judge ruled that Musk's own public statements about drug use and contacts with foreign leaders put his clearance levels in the public interest.
Stoke Space raises $510 million
Stoke Space, a company developing a fully reusable launch vehicle, has raised $510 million to fund operations through its first launches, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $1 billion. The post Stoke Space raises $510 million appeared first...
Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic resh...
European rearmament and Trump’s Golden Dome drive surge in investments and valuations, executives say The post Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic reshape space industry appeared first on SpaceNews.
Blue Origin flies sixth crewed New Shepard flight ...
Blue Origin launched its sixth crewed New Shepard flight so far this year Oct. 8 as the company works to increase the vehicle’s flight rate. The post Blue Origin flies sixth crewed New Shepard flight of 2025 appeared first...
Space Force sets up ‘working capital fund’ for com...
The Space Force’s working capital fund will be used to buy satellite communications and other commercial space services with funds from internal Department of War customers The post Space Force sets up ‘working capital fund’ for commercial space services...
Mysterious interstellar visitor heading towards Ea...
A scientist has cautioned that the interstellar object approaching Earth might be a 'Trojan Horse,' a technological craft disguised as a natural comet.