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April 28, 2025
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How Space Exploration Opens Up New Horizons for Global Security and Governance



Cleveland OH (SPX) Apr 27, 2025
There's no questioning the fact that space has become an increasingly crucial aspect affecting international relations and the rule of law among nations. Apart from opening up new frontiers for exploration and discovery, this ever-widening scientific field will also lead to the development of new laws regulating how countries invest in research and development, focusing on turning outer space into a vital sector encompassing commerce and scientific innovation. Considering how rapidly current techn ... read more

MISSILE NEWS
Iran's defence, missiles not part of US nuclear talks says foreign office
Muscat, Oman (AFP) April 26, 2025
Iran's defence and missile programmes are not being discussed during nuclear negotiations with the United States in Oman, Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson told state TV on Saturday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Hamas proposes end to war with Israel in talks in Egypt
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2025
The Palestinian militant group Hamas announced Saturday a proposal to end the 2 1/2-year-old war that includes full Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. ... more
NUKEWARS
Israel's Netanyahu calls for 'dismantling' Iran's nuclear infrastructure
Jerusalem (AFP) April 27, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Sunday for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear programme, insisting that any deal with Tehran must also address its ballistic missile capabilities. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef
Philippines (AFP) April 27, 2025
Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila. ... more
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USSF declares WSF-M weather satellite operational with initial capability milestone
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
Space Systems Command's Weather System Follow-on - Microwave (WSF-M) satellite has officially achieved Operational Acceptance and Initial Operational Capability (IOC), Space Operations Command (SpOC ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Firefly to Develop Lighter Rocket Nozzle Extension Under AFRL Contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
Firefly Aerospace has secured a new contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to create a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nozzle extension for use ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Sierra Space advances habitat shielding technology with hypervelocity trials at NASA White Sands
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
Sierra Space has completed a major step toward enhancing the resilience of its expandable space station habitat, LIFE, through a series of hypervelocity impact tests carried out at NASA's White Sand ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Space Systems Command bolsters satellite processing for future launches
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
The United States Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Space Vehicle Processing Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) contract to Astrotech Spac ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
Students test compact reentry glider to advance hypersonic research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
A team of fourth-year mechanical and aerospace engineering students at the University of Virginia aims to pioneer a new low-cost method for gathering hypersonic flight data. Their innovative glider, ... more
TIME AND SPACE
ACES mission delivers record-breaking atomic clock to ISS for precision timekeeping
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
ESA's Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has begun its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where it will revolutionize timekeeping from orbit. Equipped with two ultra-precise atomic ... more
TECH SPACE
NASA develops flight-ready aerogel antennas for next-gen airspace communications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
NASA is advancing flight communications with a breakthrough antenna made from one of the lightest solid materials ever created. Engineers at NASA's Glenn Research Center are embedding this innovativ ... more
MILPLEX
Conflicts spur 'unprecedented' rise in military spending
Stockholm (AFP) April 27, 2025
Worldwide military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers said Monday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel says intercepts missile fired by Yemen's Huthis
Jerusalem (AFP) April 27, 2025
The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for the launch, saying it targeted an air base in southern Israel. ... more
SPACEWAR
Planet partners with EMDYN to enhance intelligence and security monitoring with satellite data
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has finalized a three-year agreement with EMDYN, a European company specializing in agile, intelligence-driven solutions and security services. Under the new partner ... more
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Sidus Space awarded US patent allowance for modular satellite system
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has announced it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application (Serial No. 17/828,233) covering the structural fr ... more
SPACEWAR
Space Systems Command and NRO launch Phase 3 mission under new contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), in collaboration with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), has successfully completed the launch of the NROL-145 mission aboard a SpaceX Falc ... more
SPACEWAR
U.S. Space Force Deploys New Research Payloads to ISS for Technological Advancements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
The U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), working alongside NASA, has successfully launched the Space Test Program-Houston 10 (STP-H10) mission, delivering six cutting-edge experime ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Israel says Beirut strike targeted Hezbollah store of 'precision-guided missiles'
Jerusalem (AFP) April 27, 2025
Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah store of "precision-guided missiles" in a south Beirut air strike on Sunday that prompted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call for French and US intervention. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
China says handled Philippine 'infringement' at disputed reef
Beijing (AFP) April 27, 2025
China's coast guard said Sunday it had "dealt with" a situation involving six Filipinos who it accused of illegally landing on a disputed reef, after Beijing's state media said the tiny sandbank had recently come under Chinese control. ... more
THE STANS
India and Pakistan troops exchange fire in contested Kashmir
Srinagar, India (AFP) April 28, 2025
Indian and Pakistan soldiers exchanged gunfire in disputed Kashmir for a fourth night in a row, New Delhi's army said Monday, the latest violence as relations between the rival nuclear-armed powers fray. ... more
EXO WORLDS
Where are all the aliens?: Fermi's Paradox explained
Paris (AFP) April 17, 2025
Astronomers raised hopes that humanity might not be alone in the universe by announcing on Thursday they have detected the most promising hints yet of life on a distant planet. ... more
MILPLEX
Hegseth dismisses Pentagon advisory committees
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed the members of DOD advisory committees, the department confirmed in a statement on its website. ... more
MILPLEX
Spain awarded Israel defence firms 46 contracts since Gaza war: report
Madrid (AFP) April 25, 2025
Spain has awarded 46 contracts worth more than one billion euros to Israeli defence firms since the outbreak of the Gaza war, breaking the leftist government's pledge not to trade arms with Israel, researchers said on Friday. ... more
SPACEWAR
Meet the Space Cowboys: a critical capability at VSFB
Vandenberg SFB CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
The 2nd Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base is home to a uniquely capable team known as the Space Cowboys. This team serves a specialized role within the U.S. Space Force by providi ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel says interecepts missile fired by Yemen's Huthis
Jerusalem (AFP) April 27, 2025
The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for the launch, saying it targeted an air base in southern Israel. ... more
NUKEWARS
Trump says will 'lead the pack' on Iran attack if no nuclear deal
Washington (AFP) April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump said the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear program do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview. ... more
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NUKEWARS
US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talks
Muscat, Oman (AFP) April 26, 2025
The United States and Iran reported progress in their latest round of nuclear talks on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week as they pursue a deal that could help ease soaring Middle East tensions. ... more
UAV NEWS
Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine despite 'productive' Vatican City Meeting
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 27, 2025
On the heels of a private meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while attending the funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City, Moscow attacked Kyiv with 149 drones, Ukraine reported Sunday. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
North Korea launches new destroyer
Seoul (AFP) April 26, 2025
North Korea has unveiled a new warship it claims is a destroyer armed with the "most powerful weapons", at a launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Saturday. ... more
AEROSPACE
Air Force F-16 'super squadron' to maximize combat readiness in South Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025
The U.S. Air Force will increase combat capability in South Korea, temporarily creating a new "super squadron" of F-16 Fighting Falcon military jets at a military base in that country. ... more
WAR REPORT
Moscow detains 'Ukrainian agent' for car bombing death of Russian general
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 27, 2025
A man alleged to have been recruited by a Ukrainian intelligence agency has been arrested by Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, in connection with the car bombing death of a Russian general last week. ... more
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