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Aerospace 15 June 2025 - 3 September 2025

Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

France became the world’s third spacefaring nation in 1965 and now contributes nearly 19% of the European Space Agency budget. Over 1,000 French companies, including Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, drive a €7 billion space trade surplus. The Ariane 6 rocket launched in July 2024, restoring Europe’s independent access to space. France maintains partnerships with over 60 countries, including NASA and JAXA.
3 September 2025
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U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

The global space economy reached $613 billion in 2024, with the U.S. accounting for about 37% of revenues. U.S. government and commercial spending lead the sector, as SpaceX captured 65% of global launch revenue. Space is now 78% commercial by revenue, with over 12,000 active satellites in orbit. Artemis II is scheduled for September 2025, aiming to return Americans to the Moon.
2 September 2025
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Poland’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Rapid Rise of a New European Space Power

Poland’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Rapid Rise of a New European Space Power

Poland’s space sector now includes over 400 companies and 15,000 employees, expanding rapidly since joining the European Space Agency in 2012. The government tripled ESA contributions for 2023–2025, adding €295 million. Poland launched its first large domestically built satellite, EagleEye, in 2024. Sławosz Uznański became the second Polish astronaut, flying to the ISS in 2025.
2 September 2025
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Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

The MiG-25 “Foxbat” holds the record as the fastest operational fighter at Mach 2.83, with one reaching Mach 3.2 during a 1976 defection to Japan. Russia’s MiG-31 matches that speed and remains in service. The F-15 Eagle, Su-27 family, and F-14 Tomcat follow, with top speeds ranging from Mach 2.5 to 2.34. The F-22 Raptor is the fastest stealth fighter, reaching Mach 2.25.
23 August 2025
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Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions 12 hours apart on Aug. 14, 2025, deploying 52 Starlink satellites and recovering both boosters at sea. California's Coastal Commission blocked SpaceX's bid to increase Vandenberg launches, prompting a lawsuit and possible Space Force override. ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launched NTS-3 for the U.S. Space Force on Aug. 12. Ariane 6 delivered Metop-SG A1 and Sentinel-5, creating a visible spiral in the night sky.
15 August 2025
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Future Combat Air Systems: The Global Race for Sixth-Generation Fighters

Future Combat Air Systems: The Global Race for Sixth-Generation Fighters

The US NGAD program targets service entry by 2030–2032 with a manned fighter and drone wingmen, costing about $300 million per jet. Europe's FCAS/SCAF aims for 2040 with a €100 billion system including a Next-Generation Fighter and remote carriers. The UK–Italy–Japan GCAP plans a 2035 fighter and tri-national engine, while China, Russia, India, South Korea, and Turkey pursue parallel projects with varying timelines and technology goals.
9 July 2025
Latest Satellite News / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 23:59 CET

Latest Satellite News / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 23:59 CET

Maxar imagery shows rapid repairs at Iran’s Fordo and Natanz nuclear sites after airstrikes, with confirmation of 12 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs used. Japan launched its final H-2A rocket with the GOSAT-GW satellite, retiring the vehicle after 50 missions. Italy deployed seven IRIDE satellites. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory identified 2,104 new asteroids, including seven near-Earth objects.
29 June 2025
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Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D Mapping

Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D Mapping

Four identical CO3D satellites are set for launch July 25, 2025, from Kourou on a Vega-C rocket, aiming to map 90% of Earth’s land in 3D at ~1 m vertical accuracy within five years. The system uses synchronized stereo imaging, inter-satellite laser links, onboard AI processing, and low-light imaging. Ground processing will handle tens of terabytes daily. The mission includes the MicroCarb payload and LASIN laser demo.
27 June 2025
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F-35 Lightnig II Uncovered: Inside the $1 Trillion Stealth Fighter Dominating the Skies

F-35 Lightnig II Uncovered: Inside the $1 Trillion Stealth Fighter Dominating the Skies

More than 1,170 F-35 fighters have been delivered worldwide as of mid-2025, with a projected fleet of over 3,000 by the mid-2030s. The F-35A, B, and C variants reached initial operational capability between 2015 and 2019. Unit costs for recent production lots ranged from $82.5 million to $109 million. Block 4 modernization will add about 80 upgrades and new weapons, including the AIM-260 JATM and AN/APG-85 radar.
15 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Planet Labs Nears Sustainable Profitability Amid Industry Challenges
    May 21, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT. Planet Labs (PL) operates a vast network of Earth observation satellites capturing global images daily. Despite technological advances and expanded roles in defense and agriculture, the company has yet to secure steady profits due to high costs in satellite manufacturing, launches, maintenance, and R&D. Revenue growth lags behind fixed costs, while long government sales cycles delay cash flow. Management's 2026 guidance shows optimism, focusing on cost control, vertical specialization, and software monetization to enhance margins. Industry peers Rocket Lab (RKLB) and BlackSky Technology (BKSY) face similar profitability challenges. PL's stock has surged 117% year-to-date but trades at a lofty price-to-sales ratio of 31.38, far above the industry average of 3.86, reflecting high investor expectations amid ongoing financial pressures.

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Nebius Shares Surge 15% After $2.6 Billion AI Power Plan Announced

Nebius Shares Surge 15% After $2.6 Billion AI Power Plan Announced

21 May 2026
Nebius Group N.V. shares surged 15.6% to $221.72 after announcing a fuel cell power deal with Bloom Energy, securing up to 328 MW of on-site electricity capacity for its AI infrastructure. The agreement could cost Nebius up to $2.6 billion over 10 years. Bloom shares rose 12.2% on the news. Nebius's first-quarter revenue jumped to $399 million from $50.9 million a year earlier.
Sirius XM stock nears new highs as traders look at audio strategy

Sirius XM stock nears new highs as traders look at audio strategy

21 May 2026
Sirius XM shares rose 6.8% to $28.90 by 2:07 p.m. EDT Thursday, outpacing major U.S. indexes. The rally followed CFO Zac Coughlin’s investor conference appearance and news of a renewed multi-year NASCAR broadcast deal. First-quarter subscriber losses were smaller than expected, and revenue topped forecasts. Volume reached 4.8 million shares, with a market value near $9.8 billion.
KEEL Surges as Investors Back Keel’s AI Data Center Plans

KEEL Surges as Investors Back Keel’s AI Data Center Plans

21 May 2026
Keel Infrastructure shares jumped 7.1% to $4.53 Thursday, nearing a 52-week high, as investors bet on its pivot from crypto mining to AI-focused power infrastructure. Trading volume reached 22.31 million shares, below average. The company reported a wider net loss of $145.35 million for the March quarter on lower revenue and warned its transformation faces risks tied to permits, costs, and competition.
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