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Space 5 September 2025 - 10 September 2025

Cosmic Mystery, Medical Marvels & AI Breakthroughs – Science Roundup (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Cosmic Mystery, Medical Marvels & AI Breakthroughs – Science Roundup (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Astronomers reported a rare, powerful gamma-ray burst outside the Milky Way, calling it “puzzling.” The James Webb Space Telescope detected methane on Makemake and silane in a brown dwarf’s atmosphere. East Antarctica’s interior is warming up to 0.7°C per decade, and toxic waste barrels off California have leaked chemicals for decades, creating new pollution zones.
10 September 2025
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Mars Rock Sparks Life Clue, Back‑to‑Back Rocket Launches & Space Policy Shakeups – This Week in Space (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Mars Rock Sparks Life Clue, Back‑to‑Back Rocket Launches & Space Policy Shakeups – This Week in Space (Sept 9–10, 2025)

NASA scientists reported possible biosignatures in a Martian rock sample, revealing organic compounds and unusual minerals. The James Webb Space Telescope found no hydrogen-helium atmosphere on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e. SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets in 24 hours, including a U.S. military payload. Congress moved to block White House plans to cancel NASA’s SLS and Orion programs.
10 September 2025
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Italy’s Space Industry Skyrockets: Inside the Satellite Boom and Race to 2030

Italy’s Space Industry Skyrockets: Inside the Satellite Boom and Race to 2030

Italy’s space sector, valued at €2.9 billion in 2021, is set for €7.3 billion in investments by 2026. The country is ESA’s third-largest contributor and builds modules for NASA’s lunar Gateway. Avio’s Vega-C rocket, grounded after a 2022 failure, is expected to return to flight in late 2024. Italian startups like D-Orbit raised over €100 million in 2024 for satellite and debris-clearing technology.
9 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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Tech Shockwaves: Apple’s “iPhone Air” Tease, SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal & More (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Apple’s “iPhone Air” Tease, SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal & More (Sept 8–9, 2025)

SpaceX will buy wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for $17 billion to expand its Starlink satellite-to-cell service. Intel announced a major executive shake-up as longtime products chief Michelle Johnston Holthaus exits. Discord and Google Meet suffered major outages on Sept. 8, with service restored the same day. Dell CFO Yvonne McGill resigned after nearly 30 years; Dell reaffirmed its forecasts.
9 September 2025
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Britain’s New Space Race: Inside the UK’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry

Britain’s New Space Race: Inside the UK’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry

The UK space sector generated £17–19 billion in annual revenue and supported about 50,000 jobs in 2021/22. Satellite services underpin nearly 18% of UK GDP. The UK Space Agency will merge into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by 2026. The country is developing domestic launch sites after a failed orbital launch attempt from Cornwall in January 2023.
8 September 2025
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Skywatchers Rejoice: Blood Moon, Auroras & Rocket Launches Dazzle on Sept 8–9, 2025

Skywatchers Rejoice: Blood Moon, Auroras & Rocket Launches Dazzle on Sept 8–9, 2025

A total lunar eclipse on Sept 7–8 turned the full Moon deep red for 83 minutes, the longest totality since 2022, and was visible to billions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Geomagnetic storms triggered auroras unusually far south, while SpaceX and China launched rockets on consecutive nights. The bright Moon washed out the Epsilon Perseids meteor shower. Saturn shone at its yearly brightest near the Moon.
8 September 2025
Space in Overdrive: Nonstop Launches, Space Force Shake-Up & Cosmic Surprises (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Space in Overdrive: Nonstop Launches, Space Force Shake-Up & Cosmic Surprises (Sept 7–8, 2025)

SpaceX surpassed 2,000 satellite launches for 2025 after a Falcon 9 from California deployed 24 more Starlink satellites. China launched an experimental Shiyan-29 satellite and three others, plus new Yaogan satellites. The Pentagon announced new U.S. Space Force commanders on Sept. 5. Orbital Sidekick satellite imagery revealed possible underground damage at Iran’s Fordow nuclear site following a U.S. strike.
8 September 2025
India’s Space Industry Skyrockets: From ISRO’s Legacy to a $77 Billion Future

India’s Space Industry Skyrockets: From ISRO’s Legacy to a $77 Billion Future

India’s space economy reached $13 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit $77 billion by 2030, driven by policy reforms and a surge in private investment. The 2023 Indian Space Policy opened the sector to private firms, leading to over 200 startups and landmark launches like Skyroot’s Vikram-S rocket in 2022. Satellite services are expected to generate nearly half of future revenue.
7 September 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: SpaceX’s 500th Landing, China’s Launch Blitz, Blue Origin’s Mars Mission & More

Space Race Heats Up: SpaceX’s 500th Landing, China’s Launch Blitz, Blue Origin’s Mars Mission & More

SpaceX completed its 500th Falcon booster landing on Sept. 5 and surpassed 2,000 Starlink satellites launched in 2025 after a Falcon 9 flight on Sept. 6. China carried out three orbital launches in 48 hours, including a new Shiyan-29 satellite and Yaogan-40 batch. Blue Origin set Sept. 29 for its second New Glenn launch, aiming to send NASA’s ESCAPADE probes to Mars. A SpaceX Dragon capsule reboosted the ISS for the first time.
7 September 2025
Tech Shockwaves: Space Triumphs, Cyber Strikes, and Big Tech Bombshells Rock Weekend (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Space Triumphs, Cyber Strikes, and Big Tech Bombshells Rock Weekend (Sept 6–7, 2025)

SpaceX achieved its 500th rocket booster landing during a Starlink launch, marking a record for reusable rockets. JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet starting in 2027, challenging Starlink. Jaguar Land Rover halted production after a major cyberattack. Google faces a €2.95 billion EU antitrust fine over its adtech business, drawing criticism from President Trump.
7 September 2025
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48 Years in Space: Inside NASA’s Voyager 1 & 2’s Epic Journey Beyond the Solar System (2025 Update)

48 Years in Space: Inside NASA’s Voyager 1 & 2’s Epic Journey Beyond the Solar System (2025 Update)

Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977, are the most distant human-made objects, now operating in interstellar space. The probes visited Jupiter and Saturn, with Voyager 2 also reaching Uranus and Neptune, and both continue to transmit data despite dwindling power. NASA engineers revived Voyager 1’s thrusters in 2024 to extend its mission. Signals from the spacecraft take over 19 hours to reach Earth.
6 September 2025
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From Sputnik to Sanctions: Inside Russia’s Space & Satellite Industry 2025

From Sputnik to Sanctions: Inside Russia’s Space & Satellite Industry 2025

Russia conducted 19 orbital launches in 2023, down 25% from 2021, as Roscosmos faces global competition and sanctions. The sector employs about 250,000 across 100+ organizations, mostly state-run. As of mid-2024, Russia has around 244 satellites in orbit, with many aging due to launch delays. Sanctions have cost Roscosmos an estimated ₽180 billion in lost contracts.
6 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprises & Space Station Boost: Space News Roundup (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprises & Space Station Boost: Space News Roundup (Sept 5–6, 2025)

SpaceX achieved its 500th Falcon booster landing on Sept. 5 during its 111th launch of 2025, keeping pace for a record year. On Sept. 3, a SpaceX Dragon cargo craft reboosted the ISS orbit for the first time, reducing reliance on Russian vehicles. Israel launched the Ofek-19 spy satellite on Sept. 2, causing brief panic among residents. NASA plans a Sept. 23 launch of three solar probes aboard a Falcon 9.
6 September 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shrouded in CO₂ Fog – NASA’s SPHEREx Reveals a Cosmic Visitor’s Secrets

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shrouded in CO₂ Fog – NASA’s SPHEREx Reveals a Cosmic Visitor’s Secrets

3I/ATLAS, discovered July 1, 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, is the third confirmed interstellar object and the largest observed, with a nucleus about 5–6 km across. SPHEREx and JWST detected a coma dominated by CO₂, with a CO₂-to-H₂O ratio of 8:1 and evidence of water ice. The coma extends at least 348,000 km from the nucleus. Perihelion is expected October 29, 2025, at 1.4 AU.
5 September 2025
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Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan became the fifth country to land on the Moon in 2024 with JAXA’s SLIM probe. The nation’s space industry is valued at ¥4 trillion ($26 billion), with plans to double by the early 2030s. Over 50 startups now operate in the sector, up from about 10 a few years ago. The government aims to boost annual launches from five in 2024 to 30 by the 2030s.
5 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

SpaceX’s next Starlink launch could mark its 500th Falcon booster landing and 111th mission of 2025. Israel’s Ofek-19 spy satellite launch triggered panic on the ground but expanded national surveillance. NASA and NOAA plan to launch three Sun-studying spacecraft on a single Falcon 9. A SpaceX Dragon cargo craft performed the first ISS reboost using its own engines.
5 September 2025
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SpaceX Launch Frenzy, Big Tech Showdowns, and Tesla’s Robotaxi Gambit – Tech News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

SpaceX Launch Frenzy, Big Tech Showdowns, and Tesla’s Robotaxi Gambit – Tech News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

A U.S. judge declined to break up Google in an antitrust case, sending Alphabet shares up 9%. A California jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for privacy violations. France fined Google €325 million for Gmail ads and tracking cookies, and Shein €150 million for cookie violations. Europe’s top court upheld the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, allowing transatlantic data transfers.
5 September 2025
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