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James Gentile: Navigating New Horizons in Space Simulation

James Gentile: Navigating New Horizons in Space Simulation

After a life-altering diagnosis, James Gentile shifts from aspiring pilot to leading space simulations.

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James Gentile, Space Simulation, Artemis Generation, Type 1 Diabetes, Career Resilience
Deciphering Brain Changes in Space: A New Challenge

Deciphering Brain Changes in Space: A New Challenge

Researchers uncover difficulties in measuring spaceflight's impact on the brain, calling for innovative methods.

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Space Health, Brain Research, Spaceflight Challenges, Astronaut Studies
Swissto12 to Launch Direct-to-Device Satellite for Asia

Swissto12 to Launch Direct-to-Device Satellite for Asia

Swissto12 partners with Astrum Mobile to deploy a GEO satellite, enhancing connectivity across Asia with direct-to-device services.

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Swissto12, Direct-to-Device, GEO Satellite, Asia Connectivity, Astrum Mobile
NASA's Debbie Korth Honored as 2025 Engineer of the Year

NASA's Debbie Korth Honored as 2025 Engineer of the Year

Debbie Korth, Orion's deputy program manager, receives prestigious engineering accolade for 2025.

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NASA, Engineering Award, Orion Program, Debbie Korth
Isar Aerospace Gears Up for Spectrum Rocket's Maiden Flight with New Contract

Isar Aerospace Gears Up for Spectrum Rocket's Maiden Flight with New Contract

Isar Aerospace teams up with ElevationSpace for the Spectrum rocket's debut, marking a new era in payload delivery.

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Isar Aerospace, Spectrum Rocket, Space Launch, ElevationSpace, Low Earth Orbit
Falcon 9's Unplanned European Sky Show: A Propellant Leak Saga

Falcon 9's Unplanned European Sky Show: A Propellant Leak Saga

A propellant leak led to an uncontrolled reentry of Falcon 9's upper stage over Europe, sparking concerns and awe.

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Falcon 9, SpaceX, propellant leak, uncontrolled reentry
KBR Secures $176M Contract for U.S. Space Surveillance Site Upgrade

KBR Secures $176M Contract for U.S. Space Surveillance Site Upgrade

KBR to revamp U.S. space surveillance capabilities with a $176 million contract, focusing on sensor upgrades and maintenance.

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KBR, Space Surveillance, Contract Win, Space Security
SpaceX Set to Boost Connectivity with 21 Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX Set to Boost Connectivity with 21 Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX's latest mission aims to enhance global connectivity, launching 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities.

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SpaceX, Starlink, Satellite Launch, Direct to Cell, Cape Canaveral
ATMOS Gains €13.1M Boost for Revolutionary PHOENIX 2 Space Capsule

ATMOS Gains €13.1M Boost for Revolutionary PHOENIX 2 Space Capsule

ATMOS Space Cargo secures a significant €13.1M from the EIC Accelerator for its PHOENIX 2 capsule development.

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ATMOS, PHOENIX 2, Space Cargo, EIC Accelerator, Funding
SpaceX and Rocket Lab Achieve Near-Simultaneous Launches in Historic Space Event

SpaceX and Rocket Lab Achieve Near-Simultaneous Launches in Historic Space Event

In a historic space event, SpaceX and Rocket Lab launch missions just 4 minutes apart, showcasing the growing pace of space exploration.

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SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Space Launch, Space Exploration, Historic Space Event
SpaceX Achieves Historic Falcon 9 Landing in The Bahamas

SpaceX Achieves Historic Falcon 9 Landing in The Bahamas

For the first time, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lands in The Bahamas, marking a significant milestone.

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SpaceX, Falcon 9, The Bahamas, Rocket Landing
Celebrating 25 Years Since the Landmark STS-99 Radar Topography Mission

Celebrating 25 Years Since the Landmark STS-99 Radar Topography Mission

On Feb. 11, 2000, space shuttle Endeavour embarked on the groundbreaking Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.

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STS-99, Space Shuttle Endeavour, Radar Topography, Space Exploration, NASA
Arkadia Space Partners with MaiaSpace for Thruster Supply

Arkadia Space Partners with MaiaSpace for Thruster Supply

Arkadia Space to provide cutting-edge monopropellant thrusters for French rocket startup MaiaSpace.

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Arkadia Space, MaiaSpace, Space Propulsion, Monopropellant Thrusters
Texas Invests $47.7 Million in Space Industry Expansion

Texas Invests $47.7 Million in Space Industry Expansion

Texas boosts its space industry, granting $47.7M to five companies for projects including facilities and spacecraft development.

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Texas, Space Grants, Spacecraft Development, Space Industry, Investment
A Laboratory Above the Clouds

A Laboratory Above the Clouds

Explore the unique insights from ESA's high-altitude lab, offering a new perspective on space research.

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ESA, Space Research, High-Altitude Lab, Space Lab
Lockheed Martin vs. Boeing: The Battle for Space Force's Satellite Contract

Lockheed Martin vs. Boeing: The Battle for Space Force's Satellite Contract

Lockheed Martin and Boeing vie for a crucial Space Force satellite contract, highlighting the competitive space industry landscape.

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Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Space Force, Military Satellite, Space Industry
U.S. and Japan Strengthen Ties with Artemis Space Program

U.S. and Japan Strengthen Ties with Artemis Space Program

In a recent meeting, President Trump and Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru reaffirmed their commitment to the Artemis program.

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Artemis Program, US-Japan Cooperation, Space Exploration, Lunar Rover
Senators Propose Iron Dome Missile-Defense Shield for America

Senators Propose Iron Dome Missile-Defense Shield for America

Senators Cramer and Sullivan push for a missile-defense system, dubbed Iron Dome, to protect the US, following a Trump order.

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Iron Dome, Missile Defense, Legislation, National Security
ESA's Groundbreaking In-Orbit Refuelling Mission for Green Propellants

ESA's Groundbreaking In-Orbit Refuelling Mission for Green Propellants

ESA announces a pioneering mission to test a new in-orbit refuelling system for eco-friendly propellants.

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ESA, In-Orbit Refuelling, Green Propellants, Space Innovation
The Swiss Alps Dressed in Winter's Best: A View from Space

The Swiss Alps Dressed in Winter's Best: A View from Space

Discover the breathtaking view of the snow-capped Swiss Alps as seen from the vastness of space, captured by ESA.

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Swiss Alps, ESA, Earth Observation, Space Photography
ESA Supports 2029 as Year of Global Asteroid Awareness

ESA Supports 2029 as Year of Global Asteroid Awareness

ESA backs UN's 2029 initiative for global awareness on asteroid threats and planetary defense strategies.

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ESA, Asteroid Awareness, Planetary Defence, UN, 2029
ATMOS Phoenix Capsule Set for 2025 Test Flight After FAA Nod

ATMOS Phoenix Capsule Set for 2025 Test Flight After FAA Nod

ATMOS's Phoenix capsule, aimed at in-orbit life sciences, gets FAA green light for a 2025 test flight aboard SpaceX's mission.

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ATMOS Space Cargo, FAA, SpaceX, Life Sciences in Space
Investors Warn Space Startups: Don't Rival or Mimic SpaceX

Investors Warn Space Startups: Don't Rival or Mimic SpaceX

Investors advise space startups to forge their own paths, avoiding direct competition or imitation of SpaceX.

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SpaceX, Space Industry, Investment Advice, Space Startups
Innovative Water-Based Shields for Astronaut Radiation Protection

Innovative Water-Based Shields for Astronaut Radiation Protection

Researchers explore 3D-printed hydrogels as a novel solution for protecting astronauts from harmful space radiation.

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Radiation Protection, 3D Printing, Hydrogels, Astronaut Safety
The Future of Europe's Space Launchers Unveiled for 2024 and Beyond

The Future of Europe's Space Launchers Unveiled for 2024 and Beyond

Explore the artistic vision of Europe's next-gen space launchers set to take the stage in 2024 and onwards.

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European Space Agency, Space Launchers, Future Space Exploration, Space Technology
Rocket Lab CEO Hails SPAC Frenzy's Boost to Space Sector

Rocket Lab CEO Hails SPAC Frenzy's Boost to Space Sector

Rocket Lab's CEO credits SPAC mania for propelling the space industry forward, despite funding some 'silly' ideas.

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SPAC, Rocket Lab, Space Industry, Investment
France's CNES Aims for Reusable Rocket Innovation with Project DEMESURE

France's CNES Aims for Reusable Rocket Innovation with Project DEMESURE

CNES calls for proposals to create a reusable upper stage for heavy-lift rockets, marking a leap in space transportation.

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CNES, Reusable Rockets, Space Innovation, Project DEMESURE
SpaceX Transporter 13 to Embark on Historic Launch of Space Weather Sensors

SpaceX Transporter 13 to Embark on Historic Launch of Space Weather Sensors

Mission Space is gearing up to deploy the inaugural sensors for a pioneering space weather constellation aboard SpaceX Transporter 13.

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SpaceX, Space Weather, Mission Space, Transporter 13, Space Sensors
AstroForge Unveils Plan for Pioneering Asteroid Mining Mission

AstroForge Unveils Plan for Pioneering Asteroid Mining Mission

AstroForge sets sights on asteroid mining, announcing its mission target and partnership for a future launch.

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AstroForge, Asteroid Mining, Space Exploration, Future Tech
Observable Space Emerges from OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments Merger

Observable Space Emerges from OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments Merger

OurSky joins forces with PlaneWave Instruments, marking a new era in space observation technology.

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OurSky, PlaneWave Instruments, Merger, Space Technology, Observation
NASA's Groundbreaking Simulation Preps Moon-bound Tech

NASA's Groundbreaking Simulation Preps Moon-bound Tech

NASA's latest test simulates lunar gravity, giving 17 moon-bound technologies a taste of space without leaving Earth.

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NASA, Lunar Gravity, Space Technology, Moon Missions
The Rise of Modular Satellites: A New Era for Vertical Integration

The Rise of Modular Satellites: A New Era for Vertical Integration

Discover how the shift to modular satellite platforms is revolutionizing vertical integration in the space industry.

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modular satellites, vertical integration, space industry, satellite technology
ISRO's Navigation Satellite Left Adrift After Propulsion Failure

ISRO's Navigation Satellite Left Adrift After Propulsion Failure

An ISRO satellite is stranded in orbit due to a propulsion system malfunction, complicating navigation efforts.

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ISRO, satellite, space technology, propulsion failure