🚀 Space News Recap
Here's what happened in space today 2025 April 25
U.S.-Russian ISS Commission: Controlled Deorbit, No Gap, are Imperatives
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Trump Praises Hubble, Promises America Will Lead the Way in Space Exploration
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MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine
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Earth from Space: French Guiana
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China selects international payloads for Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission
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Isaacman calls potential NASA science cuts not “optimal”
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Air Force Pilot, SkillBridge Fellow Helps NASA Research Soar
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Week in images: 21-25 April 2025
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ISS implementation partners need to survive the transition to commercial LEO destinations
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P160C fires up successfully, a new chapter for Ariane 6 and Vega launchers
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Navigation Technology
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Sols 4520-4521: Prinzregententorte
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NASA Invites Local Middle Schoolers to Explore Agency STEM Careers
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Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Light
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Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer tapped as new CEO
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GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare
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Axiom Space names new CEO
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Blue Origin test fires second stage and continues preparations for New Glenn’s second flight
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Lunar Space Station for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Testing
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Here's what happened in space today 2025 April 25
U.S.-Russian ISS Commission: Controlled Deorbit, No Gap, are Imperatives
Read ➡️
Trump Praises Hubble, Promises America Will Lead the Way in Space Exploration
Read ➡️
MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine
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Earth from Space: French Guiana
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China selects international payloads for Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission
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Isaacman calls potential NASA science cuts not “optimal”
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Air Force Pilot, SkillBridge Fellow Helps NASA Research Soar
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Week in images: 21-25 April 2025
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ISS implementation partners need to survive the transition to commercial LEO destinations
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P160C fires up successfully, a new chapter for Ariane 6 and Vega launchers
Read ➡️
Navigation Technology
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Sols 4520-4521: Prinzregententorte
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NASA Invites Local Middle Schoolers to Explore Agency STEM Careers
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Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Light
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Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer tapped as new CEO
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GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare
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Axiom Space names new CEO
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Blue Origin test fires second stage and continues preparations for New Glenn’s second flight
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Lunar Space Station for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Testing
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🌎 L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors
The Missile Defense Agency confirmed that L3Harris' Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellite prototype met performance targets in tests.
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The Missile Defense Agency confirmed that L3Harris' Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellite prototype met performance targets in tests.
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☄️ Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection
On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces. Sora U. Age 9. […]
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On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces. Sora U. Age 9. […]
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🗓️ Pic of the day: 2025 April 26
📸 Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 5335
This stunning portrait of NGC 5335 was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Some 170,000 light-years across and over 200 million light-years away toward the constellation Virgo, the magnificent spiral galaxy is seen face-on in Hubble's view. Within the galactic disk, loose streamers of star forming regions lie along the galaxy's flocculent spiral arms. But the most striking feature of NGC 5335 is its prominent central bar. Seen in about 30 percent of galaxies, including our Milky Way, bar structures are understood to channel material inward toward the galactic center, fueling star formation. Of course, distant background galaxies are easy to spot, scattered around the sharp Hubble image. Launched in 1990, Hubble is now celebrating its 35th year exp...
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📸 Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 5335
This stunning portrait of NGC 5335 was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Some 170,000 light-years across and over 200 million light-years away toward the constellation Virgo, the magnificent spiral galaxy is seen face-on in Hubble's view. Within the galactic disk, loose streamers of star forming regions lie along the galaxy's flocculent spiral arms. But the most striking feature of NGC 5335 is its prominent central bar. Seen in about 30 percent of galaxies, including our Milky Way, bar structures are understood to channel material inward toward the galactic center, fueling star formation. Of course, distant background galaxies are easy to spot, scattered around the sharp Hubble image. Launched in 1990, Hubble is now celebrating its 35th year exp...
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Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group TBD?
🗓️ April 28, 2025 - 20:05:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 20:02:00 - 20:25:00
📝 Mission: SatNet LEO Group TBD?
🚀 Rocket: Long March 5B/YZ-2
🏢 Pad: 101
💙 Status: Go for Launch
🚩 Country: China
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🗓️ April 28, 2025 - 20:05:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 20:02:00 - 20:25:00
📝 Mission: SatNet LEO Group TBD?
🚀 Rocket: Long March 5B/YZ-2
🏢 Pad: 101
💙 Status: Go for Launch
🚩 Country: China
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-10
🗓️ April 29, 2025 - 01:37:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 01:37:00 - 06:08:00
📝 Mission: Starlink Group 12-10
🚀 Rocket: Falcon 9
🏢 Pad: Launch Complex 39A
📖 Program: Starlink
💙 Status: To Be Confirmed
🚩 Country: United States of America
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🗓️ April 29, 2025 - 01:37:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 01:37:00 - 06:08:00
📝 Mission: Starlink Group 12-10
🚀 Rocket: Falcon 9
🏢 Pad: Launch Complex 39A
📖 Program: Starlink
💙 Status: To Be Confirmed
🚩 Country: United States of America
For more information and to stay up to date on new space launches, follow our Go4Launch channel: https://t.me/go4launch
Vega-C | Biomass
🗓️ April 29, 2025 - 09:15:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 09:15:00 - 09:15:00
📝 Mission: Biomass
🚀 Rocket: Vega-C
🏢 Pad: Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
💙 Status: Go for Launch
🚩 Country: French Guiana
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🗓️ April 29, 2025 - 09:15:00 CEST
🕦 Window: 09:15:00 - 09:15:00
📝 Mission: Biomass
🚀 Rocket: Vega-C
🏢 Pad: Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
💙 Status: Go for Launch
🚩 Country: French Guiana
Live: ▶️
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☄️ Firefly Aerospace to launch Lockheed Martin LM400 tech demo satellite on Alpha rocket from Vandenberg
The mission comes after a delay of more than a month due to poor weather, followed by the NRO taking priority on the Western Range. Liftoff is targeting the opening of a roughly one-hour window that begins at 6:37 a.m. PDT (9:37 a.m. EDT, 1337 UTC).
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The mission comes after a delay of more than a month due to poor weather, followed by the NRO taking priority on the Western Range. Liftoff is targeting the opening of a roughly one-hour window that begins at 6:37 a.m. PDT (9:37 a.m. EDT, 1337 UTC).
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🌌 Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 11-9 mission represents the 50th orbital launch from U.S. soil in 2025, of which 48 are SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 3:41 p.m. PDT (6:41 p.m. EDT, 2241 UTC).
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The Starlink 11-9 mission represents the 50th orbital launch from U.S. soil in 2025, of which 48 are SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 3:41 p.m. PDT (6:41 p.m. EDT, 2241 UTC).
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🛰️ Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 12-23 mission includes 13 Direct to Cell Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 10:58 p.m. EDT (0258 UTC).
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The Starlink 12-23 mission includes 13 Direct to Cell Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 10:58 p.m. EDT (0258 UTC).
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🛰️ Musk’s Possible Role in Meink, Isaacman Nominations Continues to Raise Concerns
Troy Meink, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Air Force, reportedly told the Senate Armed Services Committee that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sat in on his job interview […]
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Troy Meink, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Air Force, reportedly told the Senate Armed Services Committee that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sat in on his job interview […]
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🧑🚀 Firefly Alpha set to launch FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission
Firefly Aerospace is preparing its Alpha small satellite launcher for a flight from Vandenberg Space…
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Firefly Aerospace is preparing its Alpha small satellite launcher for a flight from Vandenberg Space…
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🚀 China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities
China approved international requests, including from two U.S. universities, to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang’e-5 mission.
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China approved international requests, including from two U.S. universities, to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang’e-5 mission.
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🚀 Space News Recap
Here's what happened in space today 2025 April 26
L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors
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Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection
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Firefly Aerospace to launch Lockheed Martin LM400 tech demo satellite on Alpha rocket from Vandenberg
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
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Musk’s Possible Role in Meink, Isaacman Nominations Continues to Raise Concerns
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Firefly Alpha set to launch FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission
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China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities
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Here's what happened in space today 2025 April 26
L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors
Read ➡️
Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection
Read ➡️
Firefly Aerospace to launch Lockheed Martin LM400 tech demo satellite on Alpha rocket from Vandenberg
Read ➡️
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
Read ➡️
Musk’s Possible Role in Meink, Isaacman Nominations Continues to Raise Concerns
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Firefly Alpha set to launch FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission
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China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities
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🗓️ Pic of the day: 2025 April 27
📸 IC 418: The Spirograph Nebula
What is creating the strange texture of IC 418? Dubbed the Spirograph Nebula for its resemblance to drawings from a cyclical drawing tool, planetary nebula IC 418 shows patterns that are not well understood. Perhaps they are related to chaotic winds from the variable central star, which changes brightness unpredictably in just a few hours. By contrast, evidence indicates that only a few million years ago, IC 418 was probably a well-understood star similar to our Sun. Only a few thousand years ago, IC 418 was probably a common red giant star. Since running out of nuclear fuel, though, the outer envelope has begun expanding outward leaving a hot remnant core destined to become a white-dwarf star, visible in the image center. The light from the centra...
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📸 IC 418: The Spirograph Nebula
What is creating the strange texture of IC 418? Dubbed the Spirograph Nebula for its resemblance to drawings from a cyclical drawing tool, planetary nebula IC 418 shows patterns that are not well understood. Perhaps they are related to chaotic winds from the variable central star, which changes brightness unpredictably in just a few hours. By contrast, evidence indicates that only a few million years ago, IC 418 was probably a well-understood star similar to our Sun. Only a few thousand years ago, IC 418 was probably a common red giant star. Since running out of nuclear fuel, though, the outer envelope has begun expanding outward leaving a hot remnant core destined to become a white-dwarf star, visible in the image center. The light from the centra...
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🌌 Astrotech wins $77.5 million contract to accelerate pre-launch satellite processing at Vandenberg
Astrotech, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is the primary provider of payload storage and satellite-processing services for spacecraft at both Eastern and Western ranges.
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Astrotech, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is the primary provider of payload storage and satellite-processing services for spacecraft at both Eastern and Western ranges.
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