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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon to begin first ISS mission on July 14

Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?

Japan’s Hayabusa2 fly-by of Torifune marks a leap in asteroid defence, showcasing the country’s growing space prowess and “goodwill science” role vital for protecting Earth from cosmic threats. The space probe, named after the Peregrine…

US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz; IRGC announces closure of vital strait

The US military said it launched another round of strikes on Iran — the third in a week — after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Iranian state media has…

Starship to perform its 13th test flight on July 16 — SpaceX

The spacecraft carries 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites, six of which are equipped with cameras to monitor the heat shield

Japan conducts flight test for reusable rocket

TOKYO—Japan’s experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight on Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX. The…

GB moves to establish Glaciers Protection Authority

• CM announces specialised committee will draft authority’s framework • PMD warns of Glof risks in GB, KP amid fresh weather system; urges residents to avoid riverbanks, glacial lakes and vulnerable mountain areas; reports above-normal…

DOF chief gives Pax Silica another push

MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Frederick Go stepped up his promotion of the United States-initiated artificial intelligence (AI) hub in New Clark City. “Obviously, to all of us, the technology of the future is AI and anything…

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

The authorities suspect the wildfire began when a power line broke as Spain sweltered in extreme heat.

The 100-million-year-old cold case and the aquatic dinosaur called Moria

Travis Enright is four months into investigating what he calls "a 100-million-year-old cold case" involving a 10-metre-long aquatic dinosaur called Moria.

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

BÉDAR, Spain — Firefighters battling a wildfire in southern Spain that killed 12 people started to contain the blaze on Saturday as the hardest-hit village remained deserted, with charred vegetation and blackened homes a grim reminder of…

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

Environmental groups urge FCC to stop Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai's satellite plans

Environmental groups want the FCC to pause orbital data center approvals. They are requesting a comprehensive environmental impact statement before any licenses are granted. This action aims to assess the cumulative effects of numerous…