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Rocket Launch Frenzy, Solar Surprises & Space Race Showdowns: 48 Hours of Space News (Sept 16–17, 2025)

Rocket Launch Frenzy, Solar Surprises & Space Race Showdowns: 48 Hours of Space News (Sept 16–17, 2025)

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Sept. 17, marking its 83rd Starlink mission of 2025 and landing the booster successfully. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo freighter’s ISS arrival was delayed after two engine burns ended early. China launched a test satellite for its broadband constellation on Sept. 16 and Space Pioneer completed a major Tianlong-3 rocket test. Impulse Space announced deals for rapid satellite delivery using its new Helios kick stage.
17 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: Slimmest iPhone, TikTok’s Lifeline & Space Glitches – Major Tech News (Sept 16–17, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Slimmest iPhone, TikTok’s Lifeline & Space Glitches – Major Tech News (Sept 16–17, 2025)

Apple launched the iPhone Air, its thinnest phone at 5.6 mm, with a new A19 Pro chip and eSIM-only design. Meta will debut AR glasses with a built-in display, expected to cost $800, but analysts predict low sales. The U.S. and China reached a deal to keep TikTok running in the U.S. Nvidia’s new RTX6000D chip for China faces weak demand due to high price and low performance.
17 September 2025
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Space Junk Gold Rush: Inside the 2025–2032 Race to Clean Up Earth’s Orbit and Cash In on Sustainability

Space Junk Cleanup Breakthrough: Ion Engine Exhaust Could Blast Debris Out of Orbit

Researchers have demonstrated a bidirectional ion thruster that fires plasma beams to push space debris out of orbit without contact. Lab tests showed about 25 milli-Newtons of thrust, close to what’s needed to deorbit a 1-ton object in 100 days. The system uses argon gas but requires high power and doubles fuel use. Most orbital debris is spinning, making non-contact removal safer than nets or harpoons.
16 September 2025
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Baby Black Hole Booted Across Space: First-Ever Measurement of a Cosmic “Natal Kick”

Baby Black Hole Booted Across Space: First-Ever Measurement of a Cosmic “Natal Kick”

Astronomers have directly measured the speed and direction of a black hole ejected by a merger, finding it was flung at about 50 km/s after the 2019 GW190412 event. Uneven gravitational waves from two black holes of unequal mass caused the kick. The velocity is high enough for the black hole to escape its star cluster. This is the first such measurement, confirming long-standing predictions.
16 September 2025
The Universe Is Expanding Even Faster Than We Thought – New Study Sparks Cosmic ‘Crisis’

The Universe Is Expanding Even Faster Than We Thought – New Study Sparks Cosmic ‘Crisis’

Astronomers found the Coma galaxy cluster is about 38 million light-years closer than predicted, using Type Ia supernova measurements. Their results put the Hubble constant at 75–77 km/s/Mpc, far above the Planck satellite’s 67 km/s/Mpc. The discrepancy now reaches 5σ, which some researchers call a crisis in cosmology. Debate continues as some Webb Telescope data show no tension, while others say the conflict persists.
16 September 2025
Northrop’s New “Chonker” Spacecraft Debuts – Cygnus XL Takes on SpaceX & Boeing

Northrop’s New “Chonker” Spacecraft Debuts – Cygnus XL Takes on SpaceX & Boeing

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft launched on its first flight September 14, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, delivering over 11,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station. The upgraded freighter is 5 feet longer and hauls 33% more cargo than previous Cygnus vehicles. Its expanded module allows bulkier payloads and includes engines for ISS reboost.
16 September 2025
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Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Brazil’s Alcântara Launch Center, near the equator, allows launches with up to 30% less fuel than higher-latitude sites. In July 2024, Brazil enacted Law 14,946/2024, creating new regulations for space activities and establishing a state-owned company, Alada, to manage Alcântara. The Brazilian Space Agency’s 2024 budget is R$102 million (US$20 million), with plans to quadruple funding next year.
16 September 2025
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Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

China launched a test satellite for its satellite-internet constellation on Sept. 16, marking the 595th Long March rocket mission. NASA employees protested budget cuts and layoffs, while the agency barred Chinese nationals from its programs. SpaceX debuted Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo ship to the ISS and received approval to double Falcon 9 launch rates. Astronomers confirmed asteroid 2025 PN7 as a quasi-moon co-orbiting Earth.
16 September 2025
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Space Races, Chip Wars & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Space Races, Chip Wars & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Meta will debut $800 smart glasses with built-in displays at its Connect conference. Nvidia’s China-only RTX6000D AI chip is struggling as Chinese firms reject it in favor of gray-market alternatives. A cyberattack has halted Jaguar Land Rover’s UK factories for over three weeks, affecting 33,000 workers. China launched a test satellite for its internet constellation, while Blue Origin prepares its first Mars mission for NASA.
16 September 2025
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Australia’s Final Frontier: Inside the Rapid Rise of its Space & Satellite Industry

Australia’s Final Frontier: Inside the Rapid Rise of its Space & Satellite Industry

Australia’s space sector reached A$8 billion in 2023, nearly double its 2018 value, with over 800 organizations and 19,000 employees. The Australian Space Agency targets A$10–12 billion and 30,000 jobs by 2030. Major investments include a new Defence Space Command and multiple launch sites. A 2023 treaty allows US rockets to launch from Australian soil, enabling up to 100 launches in the next decade.
15 September 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Starlink’s 300th Launch, Lunar Rocket Breakthrough & a Trillion-Dollar Space Shield – Sept 14–15, 2025 Roundup

Space Race Heats Up: Starlink’s 300th Launch, Lunar Rocket Breakthrough & a Trillion-Dollar Space Shield – Sept 14–15, 2025 Roundup

SpaceX completed its 300th Starlink launch, sending 24 more satellites into orbit, and separately launched Northrop Grumman’s new Cygnus XL cargo ship to the ISS. NASA restored contact with the TRACERS satellite. The U.S. Space Force deployed 21 Tranche 1 satellites for a military data network. China’s Long March-10 rocket passed a key engine test for lunar plans.
15 September 2025
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Luxembourg’s Space Boom: How a Tiny Country Became a Satellite Powerhouse

Luxembourg’s Space Boom: How a Tiny Country Became a Satellite Powerhouse

Luxembourg’s space sector reached about 80 companies and 1,650 employees in 2024, up from 16 firms in 2012. The government pledged €301 million for the GovSat-2 satellite in 2025 and maintains the EU’s highest space budget share. Space activities generated 1.7% of GDP in 2023. Laws since 2017 grant private firms rights to mined space resources.
14 September 2025
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Space Mystery, Medical Marvels & Climate Shocks – Top Science News (Sept 13–14, 2025)

Space Mystery, Medical Marvels & Climate Shocks – Top Science News (Sept 13–14, 2025)

Astronomers confirmed a new interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, speeding through the Solar System at 245,000 km/h, the fastest object ever observed here. A Mayo Clinic study found chronic insomnia raises dementia risk by 40%. Over half of patients in a Danish study stopped the weight-loss drug semaglutide within a year. New simulations warn the Atlantic’s conveyor belt could collapse after 2100 under high emissions.
14 September 2025
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Moon Race Heats Up, Starlink Hits 300 Launches, and Mars Life Clues – Space News Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)

Moon Race Heats Up, Starlink Hits 300 Launches, and Mars Life Clues – Space News Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)

SpaceX launched its 300th Starlink mission Sept. 13, adding 24 satellites and bringing the constellation to over 8,300 in orbit. U.S. regulators approved up to 120 Falcon 9 launches per year from Cape Canaveral. The U.S. Space Force began deploying its new Tranche 1 Transport Layer with 21 satellites. Northrop Grumman’s upgraded Cygnus XL cargo ship launched Sept. 14 to the ISS.
14 September 2025
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Spain’s Stellar Ascent: Inside the Boom of Its Space and Satellite Industry

Spain’s Stellar Ascent: Inside the Boom of Its Space and Satellite Industry

Spain launched its first national space agency in 2023 with an initial budget of €500–700 million. The country’s space sector now generates €1 billion annually and employs over 4,000 people directly. In October 2023, startup PLD Space conducted Europe’s first fully private rocket launch. Spain increased ESA funding by 20% in 2023 and launched a secure military satellite in January 2024.
13 September 2025
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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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From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

Israel, one of the few nations with indigenous satellite launch capability since 1988, saw its space sector contribute ₪6 billion to the economy in 2023. Over 100 space-tech startups operate in the country, raising $300 million last year. The industry is projected to reach ₪93 billion by 2050. Israel collaborates globally and will launch its first state-owned communications satellite, Dror-1, in 2025.
12 September 2025
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Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

NASA and ESA unveiled the Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite, set for November launch. Russia’s Progress 93 cargo ship launched Sept. 11 with 3 tons of supplies for the ISS, as Roscosmos faces Moon program delays. SpaceX bought $17 billion in spectrum from EchoStar to expand Starlink’s direct-to-cell service. Blue Origin’s New Shepard remains grounded after an August flight was scrubbed for avionics issues.
12 September 2025
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Beyond AI: “Awe-Dropping” iPhone, EV Showdowns & Space Spectacles – Tech Highlights (Sept 11–12, 2025)

Beyond AI: “Awe-Dropping” iPhone, EV Showdowns & Space Spectacles – Tech Highlights (Sept 11–12, 2025)

Apple unveiled the ultra-thin iPhone Air at $999, debuting alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3, featuring dual-lens video and live translation. At the IAA Munich auto show, BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen launched new EVs as Chinese rivals Leapmotor and Turkey’s Togg targeted Europe. The U.S. government will take a 10% stake in Intel, converting $10 billion in CHIPS Act grants into equity.
12 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Citi Lowers Nifty Target to 26,000 Citing El Nino, AI Risks
    June 11, 2026, 8:32 AM EDT. Citi Research cut its Nifty 50 target to 26,000 from 27,000, driven by earnings downgrade risks, prolonged geopolitical tensions, and concerns around El Nino and artificial intelligence impacts. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remain highly underweight, with cumulative outflows exceeding $30 billion this year. Despite this, India's medium-term outlook is seen as stable due to strong domestic demand and resilient equity inflows. Citi noted valuation adjustments and risks including potential slowdowns in Global Capability Centres, higher crude prices, and weather disruptions. The brokerage is overweight financials, telecom, healthcare, utilities, and defense, but underweight IT services, consumer staples, and metals. Citi also added Hitachi Energy India to its preferred stock list following sector coverage initiation.

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11 June 2026
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Apple Stock Attempts Bounce After Siri AI Drop as Investors Weigh Upgrades

Apple Stock Attempts Bounce After Siri AI Drop as Investors Weigh Upgrades

11 June 2026
Apple shares edged up 0.52% premarket to $293.10 after a sharp WWDC drop, as investors focus on whether the new Siri AI can drive an iPhone upgrade cycle despite device and regional limits; over 1.3 billion iPhones can’t use advanced features, and Siri AI won’t launch in the EU or China yet, putting pressure on Apple’s next beta release to prove real adoption.
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