According to FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 29 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window opens on Monday, Aug. 10, running from 10:49 a.m. to 2:49 p.m. ET, … Read more
A four-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the moon at 2.43 km/s, creating a crater estimated at 18 metres wide and four metres deep. According to astrophysicist and cosmologist Brad Tucker of the Australian National University, the event highlights a “growing problem” with space junk, noting that approximately one tonne of debris hits … Read more
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first career PGA Tour victory by shooting a final-round 63 to finish at 18 under par at the Detroit Golf Club, according to tournament reports. Overcoming a four-shot deficit on Sunday, Thorbjornsen edged out two-time major winner Xander Schauffele by two strokes to claim the $1.8 million winner’s check and a … Read more
Jordan Spieth carded an even-par 70 during the third round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, dropping to 6-under for the tournament and a tie for 48th place, according to tournament records. The round unraveled on the back nine following a double-bogey and a bogey on consecutive holes, … Read more
The PGA Tour’s final visit to the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club features a 145-person field announced Friday, July 24, including major champions and debutants as the tournament prepares to end after 2026. According to tournament organizers, the event scheduled for July 30 to August 2 brings four top-10 players from the Official World … Read more
SpaceX rocket launches frequently provide visible spectacles for residents across central and eastern North Carolina. Observers can often catch a glimpse of the rocket’s vapor trail shortly after liftoff, provided the launch occurs near the opening of its window. According to WRAL, the visibility of these trails depends heavily on the angle of the sun … Read more
A Chinese Zhuque-2E Y6 rocket, launched by private firm LandSpace, created a visible light show over Queensland and New South Wales after releasing gases into orbit. According to University of Southern Queensland astrophysicist Jonti Horner, the glow resulted from sunlight reflecting off the rocket’s passivation gases while it remained above the Earth’s shadow. What caused … Read more
French arms manufacturer Thales has failed to secure a multi-billion-dollar contract to integrate missiles into the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle. This outcome comes just one day after the company was awarded a separate tender to produce 268 additional units of the acclaimed military vehicle. Lockheed Martin Secures Major Missile Deal The Australian government has announced … Read more
Rocket Lab and the Militarization of Space: A New Zealand Dilemma Rocket Lab, the New Zealand-founded aerospace company, is increasingly at the center of a debate surrounding the growing militarization of space. While New Zealand officials maintain a commitment to the peaceful use of space, Rocket Lab’s expanding contracts with the U.S. And U.K. Defense … Read more
Russia’s Hidden Military Spending: A Looming Threat to Europe? Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, recently dropped a bombshell: Russia is spending significantly more on its military than officially reported. This isn’t just about accounting discrepancies; it’s a signal of escalating intent and a potential reshaping of the European security landscape. The BND estimates actual … Read more