First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Science - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

World's first wood-panelled satellite launched into space

World - Yahoo News - 4 hours ago

World’s first wooden satellite launched into space

LignoSat, developed in Japan and launched from Florida, expected to reduce space junk as it burns up on re-entry. The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space as part of study on ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.

Boeing-made satellite explodes in space after experiencing "anomaly"

Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.

World - CBS News - October 23

‘Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably’: has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

From chaotic collisions to depletion of the ozone layer, the thousands of satellites in orbit around Earth have the potential to wreak havoc in coming decades. What are the solutions to a growing ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - 1 hour ago

SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract

If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has successfully launched a defense satellite designed for speedier communication and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to build up its military capability ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit as Moscow and Tehran expand ties

A Russian rocket has blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran

World - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Israeli attack on Iran likely damaged Revolutionary Guard's missile and space base, satellite photos analyzed by AP show

World - ABC News - October 29

China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in field

A Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space exploration

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Janus Henderson launches first European active ETF

The $360bn manager has built an active ETF name in the US with CLO funds, but this taps into its Japan equities expertise

World - Financial Times - October 21

Indonesia and Russia launch first joint naval drills

President Prabowo Subianto seeks more influential role while maintaining long-standing neutrality

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

New crew with China's first female space engineer docks at Chinese space station

A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing ...

First section of Euclid space telescope’s map of the universe revealed

Mosaic of 208 gigapixels covers 1% of what will be the final 3D map, which is expected to capture billions of galaxies. The first chunk of what will be the largest 3D map of the universe ever made ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

First Images of the Sun’s Flares Released From a New Space Telescope

Forecasters will soon be able to use the instrument, a coronagraph, to better monitor the effects of solar storms.

Science - The New York Times - October 27

China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday

China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space power

Tech - ABC News - October 29

China says it's ready to launch next crew to its orbiting space station Wednesday

China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space power

World - ABC News - October 29

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.

Watch maker Patek Philippe launches first new collection in 25 years

The new collection comes at a time when luxury watch prices have largely stabilized, fueled by strong demand.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Mercedes, BMW launch first Ionchi charging station in China

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Millennium considers launching first new fund in more than three decades

Fund would invest in less liquid assets including private credit

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft plant

World - ABC News - October 28

DoorDash Posts First Quarterly Profit Since IPO, Launches Partnership With Lyft

DoorDash reported its first quarterly profit since going public in 2020, and launched a partnership with Lyft, as the two companies combine forces against common rival Uber.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gets First Discount For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, one of the most popular and best action games of the year, has just received a nice discount on PS5 and Xbox Series X . Space. Marine 2 released in September ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band

A rural Iowa high school's mariachi program allows the growing Latino student population to share their culture with the broader community.

Manchester United made first sacking of Premier League season, but which club is likely to be next?

There are numerous managers that will surely be under more pressure in the coming weeks if results don't go their way

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Why the Braves made the first trade of MLB's offseason and how it could impact Atlanta's winter

Atlanta sent Jorge Soler to the Angels in exchange for Griffin Canning

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon

Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Nintendo's First Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand Launches Today (Cappy Not Included)

Official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Two-Way Charging Stand ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car

The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Williams 'not out of woods', says team boss Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles speaks to BBC Sport about their upturn in form, Franco Colapinto and why McLaren are an "inspiration".

Woods and McIlroy's TGL to begin in early January

The inaugural schedule for TGL, the tech-infused golf competition spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has been revealed.

Lebanon: Satellite imagery reveals intensity of Israeli bombing

Israel damaged more buildings in two weeks than in a year of fighting with Hezbollah, data shows.

Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

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