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NASA Hints at Martian Life, SpaceX’s 120-Launch Greenlight & Warfighter Satellites – Space News Roundup (Sept 12–13, 2025)

NASA Hints at Martian Life, SpaceX’s 120-Launch Greenlight & Warfighter Satellites – Space News Roundup (Sept 12–13, 2025)

NASA’s Perseverance rover found “potential biosignatures” in a Martian rock, the strongest evidence yet for ancient life on Mars, officials said. SpaceX launched 21 satellites for the U.S. military’s new communications network and received approval to boost Falcon 9 launches at Cape Canaveral to 120 per year. China’s Long March-10 moon rocket completed a key engine test. Rocket Lab shares hit a record high on Neutron rocket progress.
13 September 2025
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‘Closest to War Since WWII’: NATO Jets Down 19 Russian Drones Over Poland in Unprecedented Airspace Breach

‘Closest to War Since WWII’: NATO Jets Down 19 Russian Drones Over Poland in Unprecedented Airspace Breach

Poland shot down 19 Russian drones that violated its airspace overnight, the largest such incident since the Ukraine war began. NATO aircraft and air defenses responded, and debris was found at nine sites across Poland. The drones, identified as cheap Russian-made “Gerbera” decoys, prompted Poland to activate NATO’s Article 4 and shut four airports. No injuries were reported, but one drone destroyed a house in Wyryki-Wola.
11 September 2025
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Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Israeli F-35I and F-15I jets launched a precision airstrike on a Hamas compound in Doha on September 9, 2025, marking Israel’s first attack on Qatari soil. The warplanes fired long-range guided missiles from outside Qatari airspace, aided by drones and electronic warfare that blinded local defenses. No Qatari interceptors responded. The strike hit a villa in the West Bay diplomatic district.
11 September 2025
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Billion-Dollar “Eyes in the Sky”: Inside AWACS Tech, Costs, and the Global Airborne Radar Race

Billion-Dollar “Eyes in the Sky”: Inside AWACS Tech, Costs, and the Global Airborne Radar Race

AWACS aircraft use advanced radars and command systems to detect threats and direct military operations beyond ground radar range. Only a few countries operate dedicated AWACS fleets due to high costs and complexity. The U.S., China, Russia, and India field key models, with newer platforms like the E-7 Wedgetail replacing older systems. Nations are upgrading fleets as older aircraft age.
11 September 2025
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Space Sector Frenzy: Launch Scrubs, Surprise Liftoffs & Bold Cosmic Moves Rock Sept 8–9, 2025

Space Sector Frenzy: Launch Scrubs, Surprise Liftoffs & Bold Cosmic Moves Rock Sept 8–9, 2025

SpaceX launched Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima satellite Sept. 9 after a one-day weather delay. China completed two orbital launches the same day, deploying Yaogan-45 and 11 Geely-05 satellites. NASA will reveal a new Mars rover finding Sept. 10 and named Amit Kshatriya to lead Artemis. Blue Origin set Sept. 29 for New Glenn’s first interplanetary flight.
9 September 2025
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Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

NASA’s $4.6 billion Lunar Terrain Vehicle contract has drawn bids from three teams: Lunar Outpost with Lockheed Martin, Intuitive Machines with Boeing, and Venturi Astrolab with Axiom Space. The winning rover will transport Artemis astronauts at the lunar south pole starting with Artemis V in 2029. Prototypes must endure extreme cold, rough terrain, and operate autonomously between missions.
5 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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Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane from Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 21, then deployed 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg less than 12 hours later, marking over 1,800 Starlinks launched in 2025. Blue Origin’s New Shepard flew its 35th suborbital mission Aug. 23, carrying its 200th payload, including student experiments and tech demos.
23 August 2025
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Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Meta Platforms and Google signed a six-year, $10 billion cloud deal to expand Meta’s AI workloads on Google Cloud. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% as investors awaited Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. Cleveland Fed’s Beth Hammack said there is no case for rate cuts now, while futures showed a 70–75% chance of a September cut. Thoma Bravo will take Dayforce private for $12.3 billion at a 32% premium.
22 August 2025
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F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown

F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown

The F-35, with over 1,000 delivered by 2025, costs $80–$100 million per jet and is produced at about 150 units annually. The F-22, limited to 195 built, reaches Mach 2.25+ and receives new sensors in 2025. The F-16 remains the most widely used, with 4,600 produced and operational costs under $22,000 per flight hour. Boeing leads the USAF’s NGAD program, aiming for over 185 fighters by the late 2020s.
21 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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Space Race Heats Up: Epic Launches, Lunar Showdowns & Breakthrough Tech (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Space Race Heats Up: Epic Launches, Lunar Showdowns & Breakthrough Tech (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket launched its first certified Space Force mission from Cape Canaveral on Aug. 12, carrying a classified payload and the experimental NTS-3 navigation satellite to geosynchronous orbit. Hours earlier, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket delivered the MetOp-SG A1 weather satellite into polar orbit from French Guiana. Both flights marked the third launch for each heavy-lift vehicle.
13 August 2025
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Tech Shockers: Space Force Rocket Triumph, Massive Data Leaks & Gadget Surprises (Aug 12–13, 2025)

Tech Shockers: Space Force Rocket Triumph, Massive Data Leaks & Gadget Surprises (Aug 12–13, 2025)

United Launch Alliance launched its first operational Vulcan rocket on the USSF-106 mission from Cape Canaveral, reaching geosynchronous transfer orbit. U.S. authorities seized over $1 million in cryptocurrency from the Russian BlackSuit ransomware gang and dismantled its infrastructure. Meta’s Threads hit 400 million monthly active users. Connex Credit Union reported a breach exposing data of 172,000 customers.
13 August 2025
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Space Weekend Roundup: Blue Origin’s Billionaire Launch, ISS Crew in 15 Hours, Starlink Under Fire & Black Hole Breakthrough

Space Weekend Roundup: Blue Origin’s Billionaire Launch, ISS Crew in 15 Hours, Starlink Under Fire & Black Hole Breakthrough

SpaceX Crew-11 docked with the ISS at 2:26 a.m. EDT on Aug. 2, setting a U.S. record by arriving less than 15 hours after launch. The four-member crew—Cardman, Fincke, Yui, and Platonov—boosted the station’s population to 11. All Crew-11 astronauts were reassigned due to Boeing Starliner delays. Crew-10 will depart the ISS next week.
3 August 2025
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Blastoff to Breakthroughs: Major Space Highlights (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Blastoff to Breakthroughs: Major Space Highlights (Aug 1–2, 2025)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 launched Aug. 1 from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS aboard Dragon Endeavour, which is set to dock Aug. 2 for a six-month mission. NASA may extend ISS stays to eight months if Dragon is certified for longer durations. NASA’s Sean Duffy and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov met at the launch, their first in nearly seven years. Boeing’s Starliner remains grounded, with crewed flights delayed to 2026.
2 August 2025
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Ukraine’s Sky Guardians: From MiG-29s to F-16s – Every Fighter Jet Defending Ukraine’s Skies

Ukraine’s Sky Guardians: From MiG-29s to F-16s – Every Fighter Jet Defending Ukraine’s Skies

Six F-16s reached Ukraine by August 2024, with pledges totaling nearly 80 jets. France delivered three Mirage 2000-5s by early 2025, part of a six-jet donation. Ukraine continues to operate MiG-29s, Su-27s, Su-24s, and Su-25s, some upgraded for Western missiles. NATO provides AWACS and ISR support, while Ukrainian pilots train on F-16s, Mirages, and Gripens.
25 July 2025
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F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

F-22 Raptors from Langley AFB conducted their first direct strikes on Iran’s Fordow and Natanz sites in June 2025 as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, alongside B-2 bombers. A KC-46A tanker suffered a mid-air boom separation while refueling F-22s in July; no damage was reported. Lockheed Martin received a $270 million contract to upgrade F-22 infrared defenses. No F-22 retirements occurred in 2025; the fleet remains at about 185 jets.
22 July 2025
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Google Glass: From Futuristic Hype to Privacy Nightmare to Enterprise Hero (2025 Update)

Google Glass: From Futuristic Hype to Privacy Nightmare to Enterprise Hero (2025 Update)

Google announced Google Glass in April 2012 and began Explorer Edition shipments in April 2013 at $1,500. Time named it Invention of the Year in 2012, but privacy concerns and bans followed. Google halted consumer sales in January 2015, shifted to enterprise use, and released Glass Enterprise Edition 2 in 2019. Sales and support ended in 2023, with the project canceled the same year.
20 July 2025
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2025 Fighter Jet Revolution: New Stealth Fighters, Global Deals, and Sky-High Showdowns

2025 Fighter Jet Revolution: New Stealth Fighters, Global Deals, and Sky-High Showdowns

China unveiled the Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter and upgraded J-15T naval fighter in 2025, signaling low-rate production and new carrier capabilities. The U.S. revealed the Boeing-built F-47 NGAD, the first crewed sixth-generation fighter, with a projected fleet of up to 250 jets. India and Pakistan fought a brief air conflict over Kashmir in May, ending with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Greece finalized a $3.8 billion deal for 20 F-35As.
14 July 2025
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China’s Bold Advances: Space-Based AI, Deep Space Ambitions, and Satellite Networks – Space News Roundup (Updated July 8, 2025 0:00 CET)

China’s Bold Advances: Space-Based AI, Deep Space Ambitions, and Satellite Networks – Space News Roundup (Updated July 8, 2025 0:00 CET)

China launched the Three-Body Computing Constellation, aiming for exascale in-orbit AI and real-time data processing. BeiDou-3 now operates 30 satellites for global geolocation. The US Space Force awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract for up to four Evolved Strategic SATCOM satellites. Europe’s IRIS² constellation will deploy 290 secure communications satellites by 2030 with a €10.6 billion budget.
8 July 2025
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