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Moon Mission Milestone, Autism Risk Shock & Europe’s Climate Alarm – Science News Roundup (23–24 Sept 2025)

Moon Mission Milestone, Autism Risk Shock & Europe’s Climate Alarm – Science News Roundup (23–24 Sept 2025)

NASA set Feb. 5, 2026, as the earliest launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. A Russian biosatellite carrying dozens of animals landed safely after a month in orbit. NASA’s Psyche probe achieved a record 218-million-mile laser communication. A Harvard-led review linked prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy to higher autism and ADHD rates in children.
24 September 2025
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Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP probe and two rideshare satellites on Sept. 24 to study the solar heliosphere. NASA set Artemis II’s crewed lunar flyby for April 2026, pending tests. SpaceX fired Starship’s upper stage on Sept. 22 ahead of its next test flight. NASA’s Psyche probe beamed data 218 million miles by laser, surpassing radio speeds.
24 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: Cyber Attacks, Electric Skies & Space Launches Rock September 23-24, 2025

Tech Shockwaves: Cyber Attacks, Electric Skies & Space Launches Rock September 23-24, 2025

Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with an A19 chip, triple 48MP cameras, and record battery life. Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 FE flagship and new mid-range 5G phones. Stellantis unveiled a prototype EV battery that charges faster and weighs less. SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP probe and NOAA’s SWFO-L1 solar observatory on September 24.
24 September 2025
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Skyrockets on Satellite Breakthroughs and Big-Name Backing

AST SpaceMobile Stock Skyrockets on Satellite Breakthroughs and Big-Name Backing

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 10% to $54 intraday on September 23, 2025, after reports that Carlos Slim may boost his investment in the company. The FCC has conditionally approved 20 AST satellites for launch, while the company’s first commercial satellite is in final testing. Despite a $20 billion market cap, AST has no commercial revenue and posted a Q2 loss. SpaceX’s Starlink acquisition of 5G spectrum has increased competitive pressure.
23 September 2025
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‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Apophis to Skim Earth in 2029 – Inside the Historic Flyby and the 3 Probes Racing to Study It

Astronomers Propose Blowing Up a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

Asteroid 2024 YR4, about 50–70 meters wide, briefly showed a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032 before new data ruled that out. The object still has a 4% chance of striking the Moon on December 22, 2032, which could send tens of millions of kilograms of debris toward Earth orbit, threatening satellites. NASA is studying deflection and nuclear disruption options, though experts caution against using nuclear devices in space.
23 September 2025
Mexico’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: 2025 Market Report & Future Outlook

Mexico’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: 2025 Market Report & Future Outlook

Mexico enacted legal reforms in 2023–2025 making space a national development priority and enabling domestic rocket launches. The country plans to launch a new geostationary communications satellite by 2030 and is developing an Earth observation constellation with Satellogic. Private firms like Dereum Labs and ThumbSat have launched Mexican-built satellites via SpaceX and Chinese rockets.
23 September 2025
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Spy Satellite Launch, New Astronauts & a Lunar Lander Deal – Space News Roundup (Sept 22–23, 2025)

Spy Satellite Launch, New Astronauts & a Lunar Lander Deal – Space News Roundup (Sept 22–23, 2025)

SpaceX launched a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite mission from California, its 11th batch of U.S. reconnaissance minisats under the new “proliferated architecture.” The Falcon 9’s first stage landed safely after liftoff from Vandenberg. SpaceX also logged its 119th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, sending 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida.
23 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: Space Spies, TikTok’s Lifeline & Cyber Chaos – Global Tech Roundup (Sept 22–23, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Space Spies, TikTok’s Lifeline & Cyber Chaos – Global Tech Roundup (Sept 22–23, 2025)

A cyberattack on airline check-in systems disrupted major European airports, forcing manual backups and grounding flights. U.S. regulators pressed Google to divest its AdX exchange in an antitrust trial, while Google called the demand “radical and reckless.” SpaceX launched a secret Falcon 9 mission for the NRO, adding to a growing U.S. spy satellite network. Jaguar Land Rover’s UK plants remain shut for weeks after a ransomware incident.
23 September 2025
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Jeff Bezos’ Free-Flying Space Camera Wows the World – With a Mysterious Spinning Twist

Jeff Bezos’ Free-Flying Space Camera Wows the World – With a Mysterious Spinning Twist

Jeff Bezos posted 360-degree footage from a free-floating camera deployed during Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch on September 18, 2025. The video showed a spinning lens seam, which Bezos said was a stitching artifact. Elon Musk called the view “epic,” while some viewers criticized the distortion. Blue Origin has not said if the camera was recovered or will be used again.
22 September 2025
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Fly Through the Milky Way: ESA’s Stunning New 3D Galaxy Map Lets You Tour Our Galaxy

Fly Through the Milky Way: ESA’s Stunning New 3D Galaxy Map Lets You Tour Our Galaxy

The European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope ended its observation phase in January 2025 after collecting over three trillion measurements of about two billion celestial objects. In September 2025, scientists unveiled a 3D map built from 44 million stars, showing the Milky Way’s star-forming regions in unprecedented detail, including 87 rare O-type infant stars and familiar nebulae such as Orion and Gum.
22 September 2025
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Argentina’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Satellite Boom and What’s Next

Argentina’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Satellite Boom and What’s Next

Argentina launched its first rockets in the 1960s and established its civilian space agency, CONAE, in 1991. CONAE has placed six satellites in orbit, including the SAOCOM radar pair launched in 2018 and 2020. State-owned ARSAT operates communications satellites and plans to launch a high-throughput broadband satellite by 2025. Argentina partners with NASA, ESA, Italy, and China on satellite missions and deep-space tracking.
22 September 2025
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Space Spectacle: NASA Unveils New Astronauts, SpaceX Launch Blitz & Cosmic Breakthroughs (21–22 Sep 2025)

Space Spectacle: NASA Unveils New Astronauts, SpaceX Launch Blitz & Cosmic Breakthroughs (21–22 Sep 2025)

NASA named its 2025 astronaut class on Sept. 22, the first new group since 2021, chosen from over 8,000 applicants. SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites and a classified NROL-48 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office on consecutive days, both with successful booster landings. Blue Origin resumed New Shepard flights on Sept. 18 and prepares for a New Glenn Mars mission. NASA confirmed its 6,000th exoplanet discovery.
22 September 2025
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Norway’s Space Industry Is Skyrocketing – Inside the High North’s Satellite Boom

Norway’s Space Industry Is Skyrocketing – Inside the High North’s Satellite Boom

Norway opened Andøya Spaceport in 2023, making it the first satellite launch base on European soil. The country’s space sector generates about NOK 11.7 billion in annual revenue, exporting 81% of its output and employing around 2,700 people. In 2024, Norway launched Arctic broadband satellites with U.S. partners to boost connectivity above 65°N.
21 September 2025
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Weekend Science Bonanza: Breakthroughs From Space to Superbugs

Weekend Science Bonanza: Breakthroughs From Space to Superbugs

NASA confirmed its 6,000th exoplanet discovery, while astronomers observed a black hole speeding away at over 50 km/s after a merger. A weight-loss pill version of Ozempic led to 16% body weight loss in trials, and a quick EEG test detected early Alzheimer’s. Engineers nearly doubled refrigeration efficiency with nano-thin films. AI designed viruses that killed drug-resistant E. coli in lab tests.
21 September 2025
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Space Weekend Shockers: Starlink Blitz, Moon Rover Revival & Mars Life Clues (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Space Weekend Shockers: Starlink Blitz, Moon Rover Revival & Mars Life Clues (Sept 20–21, 2025)

SpaceX launched 52 Starlink satellites over the weekend, raising its active constellation to more than 8,400. NASA revived its VIPER Moon rover mission, awarding Blue Origin a contract for a 2027 lunar delivery. A Mars rock sample collected by Perseverance shows possible biosignatures, though not proof of life. NASA safety advisors warn SpaceX’s Starship is behind schedule for the Artemis III Moon landing.
21 September 2025
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The Netherlands’ Space Industry Is Booming: Inside the Dutch Satellite Sector and 2030 Outlook

The Netherlands’ Space Industry Is Booming: Inside the Dutch Satellite Sector and 2030 Outlook

The Dutch space sector contributed €1.9 billion and 10,500 jobs in 2018, spanning over 200 organizations. Airbus NL began mass-producing Sparkwing solar panels in 2024, while ISISPACE leads a new TANGO mission to map greenhouse gases. The Netherlands signed the Artemis Accords in 2023 and endorsed a long-term space agenda aiming to triple sector turnover by 2035.
20 September 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from California on Sept. 19, marking its 84th Starlink mission of 2025 and its 507th rocket recovery. NASA awarded Blue Origin a $190 million contract to deliver the VIPER lunar rover to the Moon’s south pole in 2027. Northrop Grumman’s upgraded Cygnus XL cargo ship reached the ISS on Sept. 18 after a brief engine issue. Lawmakers advanced a $24.8 billion NASA budget, rejecting major cuts.
20 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Lloyds Shares Show Strong Returns Driven by Dividends and Price Growth
    May 22, 2026, 3:05 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group shares have surged 120% since early 2023, buoyed by capital gains and reinvested dividends, delivering a total return of 156% for one investor. The stock's appeal stemmed from an attractive price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.5 and a forward dividend yield above 5% at purchase. Lloyds has consistently raised dividends by 15% annually, exemplifying the power of compounding income. Despite recent price increases pushing the forward P/E to 14.3 and a lower dividend yield projected at 4.3% for 2026, analysts consider Lloyds a solid addition to a diversified FTSE 100 portfolio. Risks include economic challenges in the UK and potential profit declines due to rising loan impairments. Investors are cautioned that perfect timing is elusive, but dividends remain a key source of long-term returns.

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OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
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Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

22 May 2026
Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig ended merger talks that would have created a $40 billion beauty group. Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in after-hours trading, closing the regular session at $78.91. The company said it will focus on its turnaround plan and continue reviewing possible acquisitions or divestitures.
WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

22 May 2026
WhiteFiber shares jumped 22.2% to $29.55 after announcing a five-year AI compute contract worth over $160 million for a Paris-region deployment using NVIDIA GPU systems. Google Finance showed the stock rising further after hours. The project is backed by planned financing and 12 months of customer prepayments, but funding and execution remain pending. Service is expected to start in July, subject to equipment delivery and acceptance.
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