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Europe's Space Sector Eyes Defense Windfall

A recent jump in European defense spending offers new opportunities for the region’s space startups, according to panelists at the SmallSat Europe conference in Amsterdam. They warn, however, that bureaucratic delays could undermine these benefits if governments fail to act quickly.

 The surge in military budgets can help Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector — if spending speeds up
Artemis II Orbits Moon, Honors Gagarin's Legacy

Artemis II’s current orbit around the Moon draws a connection to Yuri Gagarin, one of space travel’s earliest pioneers. This event, featured in the Pittsburgh Post-gazette, explores stargazing’s continuing significance, blending past achievements with new frontiers.

Unsealed UFO Files: Humanity Under Alien Lens

As President Donald Trump directs the release of UFO data, experts ask: if extraterrestrials exist, how might they view us? Theoretical physicist Avi Loeb notes that our own conduct may shape any alien perception. This shift moves the conversation from mere existence to deeper questions about humanity’s responsibility for its actions.

 As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
Repaired NASA Rocket Set for April Launch

NASA has once again rolled its repaired moon rocket out of the hangar and back to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This second rollout in a single year marks a key step toward sending four astronauts on a lunar fly-around early next month.

 NASA hauls repaired moon rocket from hangar back to pad for early April launch
Falcon 9 Launching 25 Starlink Satellites

Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The U.S. Space Force is supporting the launch, marking a continued collaboration to expand internet access around the globe.

 SpaceX cleared to launch Starlink mission today from Vandenberg SFB
Hidden Dangers of Daylight Saving Fatigue
by Yoursun.com
3 months ago
1 min
Research: DST exacerbates fatigue-related risks
‘Pushing this competition’: SpaceX’s Starship might not fly on NASA’s newly revamped Artemis 3 mission
UK Leads with Direct-to-Cell Satellite Tech
by Computerweekly News
3 months ago
1 min
UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2