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Nbc Newsworld2 hrs ago
Space Debris Identified as Rocket Pressure Vessels on Queensland Beach
Metallic objects found on Forrest Beach in Queensland were confirmed as space debris from a recent rocket re-entry. The Australian Space Agency announced the find on July 5 and continues to trace the origin with international partners.
The Independentworld2 hrs agoUpdated
China recovers Long March-10B first stage on sea platform after Friday launch
The 63-metre rocket lifted off from Wenchang space launch site at 12:15 p.m. local time on Friday. Its first stage separated after liftoff and landed on the Linghangzhe sea platform using a net-capture system.
rediff.comworld4 hrs agoUpdated
China Tests Sea-Based Recovery System for Reusable Rocket Booster
China conducted its first successful recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster on Friday using a net on an offshore platform. The test brings the country closer to reusable rocket technology.
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The Independentworld15 hrs ago
China Recovers Long March 10B Rocket Booster on Floating Platform
Cnn reported that China recovered the first stage of its Long March 10B rocket after an orbital launch from Hainan island. The booster returned to a floating platform six minutes after separation. The test advances China's reusable rocket efforts.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience15 hrs ago
China Lands Reusable Rocket Booster on Floating Platform
State media reported that a Long March 10B booster returned to Earth vertically and was recovered on a floating platform after a Friday launch from Hainan. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation conducted the flight, which followed an earlier splashdown test in Fe…
Abc Newsworld22 hrs agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Who Flew to Space in 2021, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas. The aviation pioneer flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket in 2021 after undergoing astronaut tests in the 1960s.
livemint.comscience2 days ago
Former OpenAI executive joins board of rocket startup
Kevin Weil, previously at OpenAI, Twitter, Meta and Planet Labs, has joined the board of Stoke Space. The Seattle-based company is developing a fully reusable rocket and has raised $1.34 billion.
news.google.comworld3 days ago
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches South Korean Agriculture Satellite from California
A South Korean Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 7. The satellite is the country's first dedicated to agriculture and forestry monitoring.
app.buzzsumo.comscience4 days ago
Air-Launched Rocket Begins Pursuit of NASA Satellite
A commercial satellite launched July 4 from a Pacific range to reach a NASA astronomy spacecraft at risk of orbital decay. The mission will take several weeks to complete a rendezvous and raise the target satellite's altitude.
algemeiner.compolitics4 days ago
Tajik national charged with spying for Iran after filming Israeli sites
A Tajik citizen living in Israel faces charges of contact with a foreign agent and other crimes for allegedly providing Iran with information on rocket strike locations. The case involves filming at Haifa Port and an Elbit facility.
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theverge.comscience5 days ago
NASA Assists Blue Origin After New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in May Test Explosion
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed Sunday that the agency is supplying experts and support for the investigation and launch pad repairs. The May 28 test destroyed the New Glenn rocket and damaged the site without causing injuries.
chicago.suntimes.comsports5 days ago
NBA teams complete offseason trades involving centers and forwards
Three trades moved players and draft assets between the Lakers, Hornets, Rockets, Celtics, and 76ers. The deals adjusted salary commitments and added second-round picks for multiple clubs.
New Scientistscience7 days ago
Rescue satellite LINK lifts off to attempt raising NASA’s Swift Observatory
A satellite built by Katalyst Space Technologies lifted off July 3 aboard a Pegasus XL rocket to grapple and push the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory back to its original altitude. The mission seeks to extend the telescope's operations after two decades of orbital decay.
espn.comsports7 days ago
Hornets Acquire Finney-Smith and Three Second-Round Picks from Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets. The deal adds veteran shooting and defense while giving Charlotte additional draft assets.
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robohub.orgworld7 days ago
Commercial Robot Launched to Raise Orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
A Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket released the LINK satellite at 4:36 a.m. ET Friday from 40,000 feet above the Kwajalein Atoll. The 880-pound spacecraft will attempt to grapple and boost the 22-year-old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory after solar activity increased atmospheric…
newatlas.comscience6 days agoUpdated
Link Spacecraft Launches to Attempt Capture and Raise of Swift Observatory
A three-armed spacecraft named Link lifted off Friday from the Marshall Islands aboard a Pegasus rocket. The vehicle will attempt to grasp the Swift Observatory and raise its altitude by about 150 miles over two to three months.
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Yonhapworld7 days agoUpdated
President Lee Jae Myung Announces Aerospace Industry Plan for South Korea's Southern Coast
President Lee Jae Myung announced on July 3 plans to build an aerospace industry belt encompassing satellites, rockets and next-generation aircraft. The pledge forms part of three mega projects targeting semiconductors, physical AI and data centers in the southern region.
uctoday.comtechnology7 days ago
U.S. Space Force Tests Satellite Inspection Mission with True Anomaly and Rocket Lab
The two companies finished a complex orbital inspection mission last week in which Jackal approached and imaged Rocket Lab’s Puma spacecraft. TechCrunch reported the exercise demonstrated rapid launch and proximity operations for the U.S. Space Force.
Engadgettechnology8 days ago
Atlas V Rocket Sends Final 29 Amazon Satellites Into Orbit From Florida
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V lifted off early July 2 carrying the final batch of Leo satellites on that vehicle. Amazon confirmed contact and working condition with all 29 after deployment.
world8 days ago
Marine Corps Holds Live-Fire Drills on Yellow Sea Islands
The Marine Corps conducted routine live-fire exercises on Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands near the Northern Limit Line. The drills used K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket systems and marked the second session this year.
espn.comsports8 days ago
Marcus Smart Signs Two-Year Deal with Houston Rockets After Declining Lakers Option
Free agent guard Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets that includes a player option for the second season. The 32-year-old made the decision Wednesday morning after declining his option with the Los Angeles Lakers.
technology9 days ago
Rocket Motor Explodes During Test at Anduril Mississippi Facility, No Injuries Reported
An explosion damaged a testing stand at the defense startup's McHenry site last Friday. No injuries occurred and the company said it plans to resume testing within weeks.
espn.comsports9 days ago
Rockets sign Bogdan Bogdanovic to one-year deal
The Houston Rockets agreed to terms with free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old guard most recently played for the LA Clippers before his team option was declined.
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wccftech.comscience11 days ago
Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, ending Iridium’s independence
Rocket Lab announced the purchase of satellite communications provider Iridium. The $8 billion deal combines launch capabilities with an existing satellite network and spectrum holdings.
wccftech.comscience11 days ago
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion in All-Stock Deal
Rocket Lab announced plans on June 29 to buy Iridium at $54 per share. The transaction values the satellite operator at $8 billion and remains subject to closing.
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abcnews.go.comsports11 days ago
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet exercises $25 million player option after missing 2025-26 season
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will exercise his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season. The move follows a year missed entirely due to a torn right ACL.
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dig-in.combusiness11 days ago
Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications in $8 Billion Deal
Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium Communications for $54 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal values Iridium at about $8 billion in enterprise value and is set to close in mid-2027.
middleeasteye.netpolitics12 days ago
Israeli military destroys 200-meter tunnel in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces demolished a tunnel measuring 200 meters in southern Lebanon. Officials said the tunnel held hundreds of weapons and multiple shafts for launching rockets toward Israel.
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yardbarker.comsports12 days ago
Report Links Houston Rockets to Potential Trade for Kawhi Leonard
Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported Saturday that the Houston Rockets are considering a trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who turns 35 on Monday, would be interested in signing a contract extension with the Rockets.
benzinga.comfinance14 days ago
Microsoft Rises 0.8 Percent in Premarket as Mag 7 Stocks Finish Mixed
@zerohedge reported mixed premarket moves among major technology stocks. ON Semiconductor shares dropped after an acquisition announcement while Rocket Lab and Tango Therapeutics posted gains on separate developments.
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foxnews.compolitics14 days agoUpdated
North Korea Tests New Missile Warhead and Rocket Systems; South Korea Plans Major Drone Expansion
Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a special-mission warhead, upgraded multiple rocket launcher, and extended-range artillery on Thursday. South Korea responded Friday with plans to buy more than 20,000 drones and train all 500,000 active-duty troops as operators.
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gamesindustry.bizscience15 days ago
SpaceX Partners With Rocket Lab and Lockheed Martin on Military Space-Laser Project
Government documents list Rocket Lab and Lockheed Martin among defense contractors working with SpaceX on a satellite network to track airborne threats. The effort centers on a military space-laser project.
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middleeasteye.networld19 days ago
Northern Israel Children Face Repeated Displacement From Cross-Border Fire
Children along Israel's northern border have experienced years of rocket alerts, shelter stays and temporary relocation. Officials are shifting focus from evacuation logistics to long-term community support programs.
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New York Postpolitics19 days ago
Crockett Says She Will Focus on Down-Ballot Races After Losing Texas Senate Primary to Talarico
The outgoing Texas congresswoman confirmed she is not running for Senate and will focus on down-ballot candidates instead of the Democratic nominee.
insurancejournal.comscience20 days ago
Texas Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over Boca Chica Beach closures
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that environmental groups lack legal standing to challenge temporary closures of Boca Chica Beach during SpaceX rocket launches. The unanimous decision prevents the organizations from refiling the case.
nbcnews.compolitics20 days ago
Texas Democrat Says She Has No Plan to Attend State Convention
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett stated she has no idea whether she will actively support the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general. The comments follow a March primary and come ahead of the party's state convention.
videocardz.comtechnology21 days ago
NASA selects Relativity Space to launch 2028 Mars mission
Relativity Space will provide the spacecraft, rocket, and cruise operations for NASA's Aeolus payload under a public-private partnership. The mission will collect daily global data on Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds.
ndtv.comtechnology21 days ago
Chinese rocket upper stage breaks up in orbit, creating debris near space station altitude
The upper stage of a Zhuque-2E rocket launched by Chinese firm LandSpace fragmented in orbit on June 9. The U.S. Space Force is tracking at least 51 pieces of debris from the event.
themarketherald.com.autechnology23 days ago
Critical Energy Raises $22 Million to Develop Geothermal Plants Using Rocket Engines
Critical Energy secured $22 million in funding to adapt rocket engines for geothermal power generation. The company aims to install 300 gigawatts of capacity annually by 2045.
middleeasteye.netfinance25 days ago
Israeli Military Intercepts Rockets Fired Toward Troops in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces intercepted multiple rockets launched toward troops near the border. Additional anti-tank missiles and mortar shells were fired at soldiers but caused no injuries.
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en.protothema.grworld25 days ago
Falcon 9 Rocket Launches 24 Starlink Satellites from California
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from California carrying 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. The mission adds capacity to the existing satellite network.
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benzinga.comfinance26 days ago
SpaceX stock rises 19% on first trading day
Kingdom Holding Co. shares increased as much as 5% after the value of its SpaceX stake reached $6.8 billion. The Saudi investment firm holds 42.4 million shares in the rocket company.
Timepolitics26 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut After Hezbollah Rocket Attacks
Israeli forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, killing three and wounding six. The attacks disrupted final talks on a U.S.-Iran agreement scheduled for signing the same day.
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Hezbollah Reports Rocket Attack on Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah said its fighters fired rockets at Israeli vehicles and soldiers near Majdal Zoun early Sunday. The group stated the attack responded to Israeli ceasefire violations. Israeli strikes on southern Beirut killed at least two people and wounded four others.
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Israeli Prime Minister Says Strikes Targeted Hezbollah Sites in Beirut
Israeli officials reported strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs. The statement said the action responded to recent rocket fire and that further attacks would not be tolerated.
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abcnews.go.comworld26 days ago
Hezbollah Says It Attacked Israeli Artillery Position in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah stated it struck an Israeli artillery position in al-Adissa and fired rockets near Majdal Zoun. Israeli forces struck a building in southern Beirut, killing at least two people and wounding four others.
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Bloombergscience28 days ago
SpaceX Shares Rise Above Offering Price Despite Sell Rating Issued Minutes After Nasdaq Debut
CFRA set a 12-month price target of $115, below the $135 offering price and $174 trading level. The firm cited heavy reliance on the Starship rocket.
news.sky.comworld28 days ago
Japan's H3 Rocket Lifts Off Carrying Six Small Satellites
The H3 rocket launched successfully after a December failure. The mission carried six small satellites into orbit.
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Breaking Defenseworld29 days ago
Berlin Air Show 2026 Displays Aircraft, Drones and Space Exhibits on Day Two
Exhibits at the Berlin Air Show on June 11, 2026 featured space technology and conventional defense systems. Displays included model rockets, an electric vertical-takeoff drone, and an exoskeleton developed under German Space Agency projects.
Fox Newspolitics30 days ago
House Judiciary Hearing Features Exchange Between Rep. Crockett and Alveda King
Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republican members during a committee hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center. Alveda King later responded to comments about her family.
jta.orgworld30 days ago
Israeli Restaurateur Opens Border Burger Spot in Kiryat Shmona Amid Daily Hezbollah Attacks and War with Iran
@CBSNews reported that Yehezkel Schweiger opened Kvishtish, a new burger restaurant in northern Israel near the Lebanon border, on June 8, 2026. The opening occurred while Hezbollah continued daily rocket and drone attacks on the city.
upi.comworld30 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes killed at least 17 people across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with nine deaths reported in Tayr Debba alone. Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israeli troops in response, while the UN dispatched investigators to examine possible violations by all sides.
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Burger restaurant opens in Kiryat Shmona
Yehezkel Schweiger opened Kvishtish, a burger restaurant in northern Israel near the Lebanon border. The site opened while Hezbollah launched rockets and drones daily at the city.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics30 days ago
Taiwan Tests U.S.-Supplied Rocket System in Strait Drill
Taiwan's military fired reduced-range rockets from mobile launchers into the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. The exercise marked the first use of the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system in waters separating the island from China.
ABC Newsscience27 days agoUpdated
NASA Names Four Astronauts for 2027 Artemis III Moon Mission
The agency selected a crew of three Americans and one Italian for the first crewed lunar landing under the current program. The mission will launch in 2027 aboard the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.
al-monitor.comworld31 days ago
Israel Expands Evacuation Order to Tyre's Christian Quarter, Citing Hezbollah Rocket and Drone Launches from the Area
The order marks the first time Al Hara has been included in Israeli warnings. Residents described leaving homes or staying despite the risk of airstrikes.
jns.orgpolitics31 days ago
Israel Authorizes Automatic Retaliatory Strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah Attacks Northern Israel
@MarioNawfal reported that any Hezbollah rocket or drone targeting northern Israel will now trigger an automatic Israeli strike on Beirut without additional political approval.
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al-monitor.comworld31 days ago
Hezbollah Launches Sustained Rocket Barrage at Israel; Israel Strikes Hezbollah Command Node in Beirut Suburb
An Israeli strike hit a Hezbollah-controlled neighborhood in south Beirut on June 7, killing residents and prompting journalists to visit the area the next day. The attack marks the latest escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict between Israel and the militant group.
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Engadgettechnology31 days ago
FCC Grants Amazon Extension on Satellite Launch Deadline
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission extended Amazon's deadline to launch 1,600 satellites for its Leo constellation. The extension addresses rocket capacity shortfalls and design changes. Amazon must still meet its full 3,232-satellite requirement by July 2029.
focustaiwan.twworld31 days ago
Taiwan military holds coastal drill simulating defense against amphibious assault
Taiwan's armed forces conducted a live-fire exercise on Tuesday that simulated repelling an invading force landing on the island's west coast. The drill took place along a 20-kilometer stretch near Taichung and involved multiple rocket and artillery units.