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    SpaceX is carrying out its CRS-35 Commercial Resupply Services mission, part of its NASA contract to deliver cargo, supplies and experiments to the International Space Station. The mission announcement is drawing attention from space watchers tracking the company's ongoing resupply flights and the research payloads being sent to the orbiting laboratory.

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    Reflect Orbital has purchased two launches from Indian rocket startup Skyroot Aerospace. The deal gives the US-based company access to Skyroot's Vikram rockets for future missions, marking a notable commercial partnership between an American space startup and India's emerging private launch sector. Payload Space reported the agreement, which signals growing demand for launch capacity among emerging space companies.

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    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from California carrying 21 satellites for military use. The launch added to the company's growing record of national security space missions from the West Coast. Observers highlighted the rocket's role in deploying defense payloads and SpaceX's continued dominance in military launch contracts.

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    NASA Launches Science Cargo on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission▼NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station✉newsScience1 d ago

    NASA has launched its 35th SpaceX commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying scientific experiments and cargo for the crew aboard the orbital outpost. The mission is part of the ongoing partnership between the space agency and SpaceX to keep the station supplied, with the science payload expected to support research in microgravity once it docks.

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    Perseverance rover's 'Idubi' named Mastcam-Z image of the month●Perseverance Mastcam-Z Image of the Month Idubi Submitted by Louise Duflot and the Mastcam-Z Payload Downlink Leads. CreMmastodonScience51 d ago

    NASA's Perseverance rover team has selected an image nicknamed 'Idubi', taken on Sol 1950, as the Mastcam-Z Image of the Month. The picture was submitted by Louise Duflot and the Mastcam-Z payload downlink leads and is credited to NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS. Space enthusiasts have been sharing the gallery image, which showcases the rover's ongoing photographic work on Mars.

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    Texas State University satellite launched to space station aboard SpaceX rocket▼Texas State University satellite reaches space on SpaceX launch to International Space Station✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    A satellite built by Texas State University has reached space after being launched on a SpaceX rocket bound for the International Space Station. The achievement marks a milestone for the university's research program, as its student and faculty-built hardware rides aboard a commercial resupply mission to deliver science payloads to the orbiting laboratory.

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    SpaceX prepares classified rocket launch from Vandenberg▼SpaceX targets classified rocket launch at Vandenberg. How to watch✉newsScienceSpace16 h ago

    SpaceX is targeting a classified rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission's payload is not being disclosed, consistent with national security launches, and local outlets are sharing viewing information for spectators in the region. The launch window and webcast details are being circulated as interest builds ahead of liftoff.

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    NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 launch draws 'jellyfish' attention●NASA’s Space X CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    NASA carried out the SpaceX CRS-35 cargo resupply launch, and the mission is being referred to alongside the word 'Jellyfish'. The term may relate to a payload or experiment aboard the flight, but details about what it involves have not been made clear. Interest centres on the launch itself and what the CRS-35 mission is delivering.

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    NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research▼NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research✉newsScience2 d ago

    NASA is preparing the CRS-35 resupply mission with SpaceX, which will carry health-focused scientific research to the International Space Station. The cargo flight is set to deliver experiments aimed at advancing human health knowledge using the microgravity environment. Coverage so far is limited to NASA's announcement of the mission and its research payload.

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    A-B Tech student's oil experiment to fly on SpaceX mission▼A-B Tech student's oil experiment to launch on SpaceX mission✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    A student from A-B Tech, a community college in Asheville, North Carolina, will see their experiment studying oil launch aboard a SpaceX mission. The project is set to travel to space as part of the rocket's payload, giving the community college student a rare hands-on role in space research. The story is drawing local attention as coverage highlights the achievement for the school and its science programs.

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    NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 mission to carry biomedical and student research▼Biomedical Studies, NSF-Funded Science, Student-Led Projects, and More on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35✉newsScience1 d ago

    NASA's 35th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station will deliver a broad research payload, including biomedical studies, science projects funded by the National Science Foundation, and experiments led by students. The International Space Station National Laboratory highlighted the range of investigations launching aboard the mission, underlining the station's role as a platform for research spanning human health, fundamental science, and education.

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    SpaceX launches 21 military satellites after five-day delay●SpaceX launches 21 satellites to orbit for the US military after 5-day delay✉newsWorldDefense4 d ago

    SpaceX launched 21 satellites into orbit for the US military after a five-day postponement. The mission had been delayed before lift-off, and the successful launch puts the satellites into orbit on behalf of US defence customers. Space watchers and industry outlets are following the launch as another operational mission supporting national security payloads.

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    SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket▼SpaceX launches Falon 9 rocket✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket, according to news reports. Details about the mission's payload, launch site, and outcome were not specified in the reports circulating. SpaceX routinely launches Falcon 9 rockets for satellite deployments and cargo missions, and each launch draws attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers tracking the company's flight cadence.

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    SpaceX prepares Dragon cargo launch from Florida▼SpaceX set for Dragon cargo launch from Florida’s Space Coast✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch a Dragon cargo spacecraft from Florida's Space Coast. The mission will deliver supplies to the International Space Station, adding to the company's regular cargo flight schedule from the Kennedy Space Center area. Coverage so far is limited to the launch announcement, with details on payload and timing not yet widely reported.

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    SpaceX launches 21 satellites for US military after delay▼SpaceX launches 21 satellites to orbit for the US military after 5-day delay (video)✉newsWorldDefense4 d ago

    SpaceX launched 21 satellites into orbit on behalf of the US military, following a five-day postponement of the mission. The launch adds to the company's growing slate of national security space flights, and video footage of the liftoff has been widely shared.

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    Sierra Space Tests Ghost Reentry Vehicle for Rapid Global Delivery▼Sierra Space Conducts High-Altitude Drop Test of Ghost Reentry Vehicle for 90-Minute Global Point Delivery✉newsScienceSpace Policy2 d ago

    Sierra Space has carried out a high-altitude drop test of its Ghost reentry vehicle, a craft the company is developing to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth within about 90 minutes. The test is a step toward demonstrating the vehicle's ability to survive reentry and land payloads point-to-point from orbit. The concept, part of a growing commercial effort in rapid global logistics, is drawing attention for its military and humanitarian delivery potential.

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    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The launch was carried out from the company's Florida spaceport, continuing its regular cadence of Falcon 9 missions. Details on the payload and mission objectives have not been widely reported yet, but the launch drew attention from space watchers following the company's ongoing busy launch schedule.

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    SpaceX and NASA to launch ISS supply mission aboard Falcon 9▼SpaceX and NASA Slate To Launch Supplies To ISS Aboard Falcon 9 Tomorrow Morning✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    SpaceX and NASA are scheduled to launch a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket tomorrow morning. The flight will deliver supplies and equipment to astronauts aboard the station. Further details on the payload and launch window have not been widely reported yet.

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    NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has completed testing that readies a lander built by Voyager Technologies for a mission to the Moon. The announcement highlights JPL's role in preparing commercial hardware for lunar surface operations. Details on the lander's mission timeline and payload have not been widely reported, but the news underscores growing collaboration between NASA and private space companies on lunar exploration.

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    SpaceX rocket launch set for Vandenberg in California this week▼SpaceX rocket launch this week at Vandenberg in California. See schedule✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    SpaceX is scheduled to launch a rocket this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. The Ventura County Star published the schedule for local residents, as launches from the base are often visible across Southern California. Details on the payload and exact launch window were not provided, but spectators are expected to watch the liftoff.

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    SpaceX launch delivers brain research and vision tech to space station▼SpaceX launch delivers brain research and vision technology to space station✉newsTechnology1 d ago

    SpaceX launched a cargo mission carrying brain research experiments and vision technology to the International Space Station. The delivery is part of ongoing commercial resupply efforts supporting scientific work in microgravity, with researchers expecting the experiments to advance understanding of how spaceflight affects the human brain and eyesight.

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    SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NROL-97, a classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office. The mission adds to the company's growing record of national security space launches. Interest centers on what the secret satellite will do and on Falcon Heavy's continued role in national defense missions, with spaceflight enthusiasts closely following the liftoff and its outcome.

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    EON Space Labs develops indigenous optical payloads after Falcon 9 success●EON Space Labs is building India’s indigenous optical payloads after Falcon 9 Success✉newsScienceSpace Policy2 d ago

    EON Space Labs, an Indian space optics company, is developing indigenous optical payloads for satellites, a push it says has gained momentum following a successful Falcon 9 mission. The company is part of a growing effort in India to build domestic space hardware and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for satellite imaging components.

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    NASA and SpaceX Launch 35th Cargo Resupply Mission to ISS●NASA's SpaceX 35th Commercial Resupply Services Launch✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    NASA and SpaceX are carrying out the 35th Commercial Resupply Services launch, delivering cargo, supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station. The mission continues the routine partnership that has kept the station stocked since 2012, and coverage highlights the latest round of research payloads heading to orbit.

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    SpaceX has carried out another rocket launch, with news outlets across the United States, including local stations in North Carolina and Arizona, reporting on the liftoff. No details on the payload, launch site or outcome were given in the reports. The launch adds to the company's rapid launch cadence this year, which continues to draw attention from space watchers and the general public.

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    South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has sent memory chips into orbit to test how semiconductors perform in space conditions, including radiation exposure and extreme temperatures. The move signals growing interest in space-grade memory as satellites and orbital computing become a bigger market. Details on the payload, duration and partners remain limited, but the trial puts the HBM and DRAM maker alongside rivals exploring hardware beyond Earth.

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    SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch Space Development Agency's Fourth Tranche 1 Mission▼SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA's Fourth Tranche 1 Mission✉newsScienceSpace4 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing a Falcon 9 rocket to launch the Space Development Agency's fourth Tranche 1 mission, adding to the Pentagon's proliferated low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation. The mission is part of an ongoing series of launches designed to build out a mesh network of military communications and missile-tracking satellites in orbit. Further details on the launch date and payload specifics were not provided.

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    Kapta Space Raises $24M Series A for Moving Target Radar▼Exclusive: Kapta Space Raises $24M Series A to Build Moving Target Radar Payload✉newsScienceSpace Policy5 d ago

    Kapta Space, a US space technology startup, has raised $24 million in Series A funding to develop a radar payload designed to track moving targets from orbit. The round will support development of the company's sensing technology, aimed at detecting and following moving objects on the ground in real time. The funding signals continued investor interest in defence-focused space capabilities, a sector drawing growing attention from both governments and private capital.

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    SpaceX Falcon 9 launch set for Monday evening from Vandenberg▼Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base scheduled for Monday evening✉newsScienceSpace3 d ago

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled for Monday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlet KSBY reported the schedule, and residents in the region are watching for details on the payload and the possibility of the launch being visible across Southern California, conditions permitting.

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    Politico examines whether SpaceX's Starship rocket could play a role in Pentagon operations, weighing the vehicle's massive payload potential against the practical demands of military missions. The question highlights growing interest in how rapidly reusable heavy-lift rockets might reshape military logistics and space policy as defense officials watch Starship's development closely.

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    SpaceX carried out a launch placing 21 satellites into orbit on behalf of the US Space Force. The mission adds to the company's growing record of national security space launches for the US military. Details on the payloads and mission objectives have not been widely reported yet, and coverage so far is limited to brief reports of the successful launch.

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    Yaskawa Motoman Launches MotoMini, Its Smallest Six-Axis Robot▼Yaskawa Motoman Introduces MotoMini: The Smallest and Lightest Weight Six-Axis Robot in the Industry✉newsTechnologyRobotics5 d ago

    Yaskawa Motoman has introduced the MotoMini, described as the smallest and lightest six-axis industrial robot on the market. The compact robot is aimed at applications where space and payload constraints limit larger machines, and its launch was highlighted by the Association for Advancing Automation. Industry watchers see it as part of the broader push toward smaller, more flexible automation for electronics assembly and light manufacturing.

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    Explainer breaks down India's four major launch vehicles●India's Major Launch Vehicles- PSLV, GSLV, LVM3, SSLV Explained | UPSC CA 2027 | By Satendra Sir▶youtubeScienceSpace Policy496 d ago

    An educational current affairs lesson is explaining India's four main satellite launch vehicles: PSLV, GSLV, LVM3 and SSLV, aimed at UPSC aspirants preparing for the 2027 exams. It covers how each rocket differs in capability, from the workhorse PSLV to the heavier LVM3 used for large payloads, and the smaller SSLV. Interest in India's launch fleet continues among students as ISRO expands its mission calendar.

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    UN space office and Dubai centre open third technology launch call▼UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre offer third opportunity to launch technologies into space✉newsWorldUnited Nations6 d ago

    The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai have announced a third opportunity for organisations to test their technologies in space. The joint programme gives teams, particularly from developing countries, a chance to fly payloads aboard the centre's missions. Details of eligibility and deadlines were published through UN information channels.

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    SpaceX makes third attempt to launch recon satellites from California●Watch SpaceX make 3rd attempt to launch recon satellites in California✉newsScienceSpace6 d ago

    SpaceX is making a third attempt to launch reconnaissance satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with the launch being carried live from the site. Previous attempts were presumably scrubbed due to weather or technical issues. Observers are watching to see whether the Falcon 9 mission finally gets off the ground, with the classified payload for reconnaissance purposes drawing particular attention.