Published by Design Products & Applications, 17 July 2025 The University of Surrey has launched a new Space Institute to tackle skills shortages in the UK space sector. With the UK's £19 billion space economy surging, government and industry urgently need faster research, innovation and skilled talent – yet more
By Hans J. Marter, Published by Shetland News, 17 July 2025 THE FOUNDER and driving force behind the SaxaVord Spaceport is “stepping back but not down” from his role after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Frank Strang has been told by doctors that he has a life expectancy of between
Starship launch unscheduled disassembly. Image: Eco News By Dara Kerr, Published by The Guardian, 17 July 2025 Texas has long been under threat from the launches and explosions of SpaceX rockets. Now Hawaii is emerging as another possible victim The north-west Hawaiian island of Mokumanamana is said to be touched
Space Force operators monitor missile-warning satellite data at the Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: Space Systems Command By Jonathan Beale, Published by the BBC, 16 July 2025 There's a short sharp shout: "Launch Yemen!" The men and women in uniform sitting in
NASA and DARPA will partner on future phases of the DRACO program to demonstrate a space nuclear thermal propulsion system. Credit: DARPA By Jeff Foust, Published by Space News, 16 July 2025 WASHINGTON — A new study recommends that the United States pursue rapid development of a space nuclear power
By Christopher Stone, Published by The Space Review, 14 July 2025 Space is not a place where war will happen in the future, it’s a place where war is happening now! Major powers now vie for dominance in this vital warfighting domain, with China and Russia actively challenging the United
Five Eyes concept. United Kingdom – United States of America Agreement. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. 3D rendering. Published by Spyscape, 14 July 2025 Five Eyes spies gather and analyze intelligence at RAF Wyton to share worldwide in 'truly dangerous times'. An unexpected hub of global espionage lies
Illustration of Eric Schmidt's vision for space-based data centers and Relativity Space's role in revolutionizing energy demands, generated by artificial intelligence. By Eirwen Williams, Published by Energy Reporters, 14 July 2025 Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, has taken the helm at Relativity Space, investing in its revolutionary vision to
