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July 25, 2025
IRON AND ICE
Tianwen-2 radar to reveal inner secrets of asteroids and comets



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 22, 2025
A new study published in Earth and Planetary Physics by Shenzhen University researchers Shibang Du and Chunyu Ding offers a detailed overview of the internal characteristics of asteroids and comets, emphasizing the crucial role of China's Tianwen-2 mission in their exploration. The paper underscores how radar observations of the near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 (Kamo'oalewa) and the active asteroid 311P/PANSTARRS will help illuminate the early evolutionary processes of the solar system. Asteroids and ... read more

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MOON DAILY
Juice radar shows lunar mapping success in Apollo Earthrise region
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 22, 2025
When ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) performed a lunar flyby in August 2024, its Radar for Icy Moon Exploration (RIME) captured its first radargram by listening to radio echoes bouncing off ... more
UAV NEWS
Iraq says drones that struck military radars are foreign-made
Baghdad (AFP) July 18, 2025
Iraq said Friday that drones which hit several military radar systems last month were launched from within the country but manufactured abroad, without identifying the perpetrators. ... more
SPACEWAR
Airbus to develop advanced PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spanish defence and civil operations
Getafe, Spain (SPX) Jul 14, 2025
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Hisdesat to develop and manufacture two next-generation PAZ-2 radar satellites for the Spanish Ministry of Defence. The project aims to ensure co ... more
TECH SPACE
US Radar Test Marks Milestone in Missile Threat Detection Capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025
Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have completed a pivotal test of next-generation radar technology during Flight Test Other-26a (FTX-26a), confirming a major advancement in US ho ... more
SPACEWAR
Maxar adds Array Labs radar imaging to expand real time 3D Earth data
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 25life, 2025
Maxar Intelligence has signed an agreement with Array Labs to secure exclusive access to radar imaging data from Array Labs' planned 3D satellite constellation, expected to launch in late 2026. This ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
ICEYE radar imaging added to SkyFi satellite data platform
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
SkyFi and ICEYE US have launched a strategic partnership to incorporate ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into the SkyFi Earth observation platform. The agreement initiates a broader colla ... more
SPACEWAR
Portugal expands space capabilities with ICEYE SAR satellite acquisition
London, UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
ICEYE has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Air Force to deliver a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, along with a ground segment and antenna, marking a strategic investment in national ... more
TECH SPACE
Look Up secures major capital boost to expand radar network and space traffic services
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 12, 2025
Three years after its founding, European space surveillance firm Look Up has secured EUR 50 million in funding to accelerate the global deployment of its radar network and strengthen its suite of sp ... more

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS


ROCKET SCIENCE
China places six satellites in orbit with latest Kinetica 1 mission
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025
CAS Space, a commercial aerospace firm under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, launched its Kinetica 1-Y7 solid-propellant rocket on Wednesday, successfully deploying six satellites into space. ... more
SPACEWAR
AI-Enhanced Geospatial Intelligence Partnership Formed by ICEYE and Safran.AI
Paris, France (SPX) May 20, 2025
ICEYE and Safran.AI have announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the development of advanced multisensor artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for geospatial intelligence. This col ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Rocket Lab Completes Third Successful iQPS Mission with More Launches Scheduled for 2025
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully launched its third mission for the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), deploying the QPS-SAR-10 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sa ... more
AEROSPACE
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on board
Tokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025
A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more
SPACEWAR
Capella Space Secures DIU Contract to Enhance Hybrid Space Architecture Capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025
Capella Space Corp., a leading American satellite imaging company, has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to advance its synthetic aperture radar ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab sets May launch for latest iQPS satellite mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has announced a mid-May launch window for its upcoming mission supporting multi-launch client Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission, titled "The ... more
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WOOD PILE
European satellite launches to track global forest biomass from space
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 01, 2025
On April 29, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Biomass satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This milestone marks the start of a new era in climate observation, with ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal
Manila (AFP) April 8, 2025
The Philippines took possession of the first of two corvette-class warships with "advanced weapons and radar systems" on Tuesday as it faces growing pressure from Beijing in the disputed South China Sea. ... more
UAV NEWS
New Antenna Technology Targets Drone Swarm Neutralization
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. ("FRACTAL") has introduced a compact and advanced antenna designed to disrupt enemy drone formations. Known as the FeathR antenna, this proprietary and patent-pending t ... more
TECH SPACE
NASA Uses Advanced Radar to Track Groundwater in California
Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 24, 2025
Where California's towering Sierra Nevada surrender to the sprawling San Joaquin Valley, a high-stakes detective story is unfolding. The culprit isn't a person but a process: the mysterious journey ... more
TECH SPACE
Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar
Ottawa (AFP) Mar 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
ICEYE expands satellite fleet with latest launch and unveils advanced Gen4 imaging system
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025
ICEYE, a global frontrunner in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite-based Earth Observation and disaster monitoring, has deployed four new satellites, each equipped with 25 cm resolution capabil ... more
SPACEWAR
ICEYE and Saab Partner to Enhance Military Command Systems with Space-Based Radar Data
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab to advance the integration of space-based radar data int ... more
AEROSPACE
Families of MH370 victims in China seek end to decade of 'torment'
Beijing (AFP) Mar 8, 2025
Relatives of Chinese passengers lost on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 gathered in Beijing on Saturday seeking answers from authorities 11 years after the plane disappeared in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries. ... more
CHIP TECH
Chip-based system for terahertz waves could enable more efficient, sensitive electronics
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
The use of terahertz waves, which have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves, could enable faster data transmission, more precise medical imaging, and higher-resolution radar. ... more
MOON DAILY
NASA Continuing Efforts to Restore Contact with Lunar Trailblazer
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
NASA's mission operations team at Caltech's IPAC remains committed to restoring communication with the Lunar Trailblazer satellite, which recently lost signal. Preliminary telemetry data prior ... more
SPACEWAR
Kapta Space debuts metamaterials radar system for defense and earth observation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
Kapta Space a Seattle-based space technology firm has emerged from stealth mode with a fresh 5 million seed round to drive the development of its breakthrough radar imaging system. The funding round ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Sentinel-1C Proves Capability to Monitor Land Deformation with Precision
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
Just two months after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is already showcasing its ability to map Earth's surface with remarkable accuracy. Despite still undergoing commissioning, its ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
NASA radar imagery highlights expanding landslide activity in Los Angeles
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2025
Recent analysis using NASA radar technology has revealed that a long-active landslide zone on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has expanded, raising concerns about infrastructure and safety. Scienti ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Poland to buy over 200 anti-radar missiles from US
Warsaw (AFP) Jan 28, 2025
Poland on Tuesday said it had signed a contract to purchase more than 200 anti-radar missiles from the United States for $745 million as part of its army's modernisation drive. ... more
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