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Solar activity caused the unplanned de-orbiting of Starlink satellites
Some SpaceX Starlink spacecraft prematurely leave orbit not because of technical problems, but because of solar activity. This was told by scientists from NASA after analyzing the data array. In their opinion, our star is already having a negative impact on the satellite constellation and may disrupt space communications in the future.
Russia plans to conduct seven lunar missions - Head of the Russian Academy of Sciences
The Russian lunar program will include seven missions, and funding for the program will begin this year, said Gennady Krasnikov, President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
The ninth launch of Starship ended with the unplanned loss of both stages
For the third time in a row, the tests of the second modification of Starship were unsuccessful. Moreover, unlike the previous two cases, this time even the first stage could not work properly. It seems that SpaceX was unable to correctly identify the causes of the two previous partial failures, so the measures taken to fix the technical problems did not yield results.
It will cover the whole planet. Trump decided to present a new trump card
Military observer Leonkov: the United States will multiply the satellite grouping
One of Donald Trump's most ambitious projects is the creation of a fundamentally new missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which will be deployed on land, sea and in space, and will be put into operation before the end of his presidential term. What is known about the large—scale program worth 175 billion dollars is in the RIA Novosti article.
Cosmonaut Farkas wants to gather participants of the Soviet Intercosmos program in Hungary
Bertalan Farkas said that he intends to organize such a meeting at the end of July
Bertalan Farkas, the first and so far the only Hungarian cosmonaut, plans to gather in Budapest all his colleagues from other countries who participated in the Soviet Intercosmos program in the 1970s and 1980s. In an interview with a TASS correspondent, he said that he intends to organize such a meeting at the end of July.
The expert Postol: Golden Dome may become a threat to the satellites of the Russian Federation and China
Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted that it is still difficult to comment on the plans for the deployment of the space component of missile defense
The space component of the American Golden Dome missile defense system (ABM) would pose a serious threat to the satellites of Russia, China and other countries that Washington may consider as potential adversaries.
Expert: there is a trend of blackmail and pressure on the Russian civil fleet in the Baltic
A senior researcher at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences noted that NATO's neophyte countries are staging provocations in the Baltic Sea
NATO's neophyte countries have embarked on blocking Russia's trade and economic cooperation with partners in the Baltic Sea, staging provocations in the waters and threatening the Russian civil fleet. This opinion was expressed by Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security and a senior researcher at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in an interview with TASS.
The first launch of the superheavy "Energy": as it was 38 years ago through the eyes of a participant
Today marks 38 years since the first flight test of the last Soviet space giant, the superheavy launch vehicle Energia. It was launched on May 15, 1987. The technically successful project has reached a fully operational product that has flawlessly completed two test flights. But he never reached flight operation for reasons beyond his control. And the rocket launch went flawlessly then, although not without its peculiarities — and one of the participants in these tests was the author of Naked Science.
A shipping container has been turned into a home for future lunar colonists.
Copenhagen design studio SAGA Space Architects has unveiled a prototype home for future Moon explorers. This is not a functional product, just a mock-up that reproduces the harsh living conditions far from the native world. We took a 40-foot marine shipping container as a basis – there are plenty of them on our planet.
Action patterns: what the audience will see at the Victory Anniversary parade
The latest Hyacinth-K and Malva self-propelled artillery systems, as well as Geranium-2 and Lancets UAVs, were seen at the rehearsals
On the anniversary Victory Day parade on May 9, the participants of the SVO will march along Red Square. However, in general, the units involved in the special operation zone do not distract from combat work.
Zaluzhny on the new nature of the war
The BMPD blog publishes the text of the speech "The evolving nature of war rethinks the fundamental principles of global security: the Ukrainian experience and the new world order" by the former commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ukraine (in 2021-2024), and now the Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, General Valery Zaluzhny.
Could the Arctic cause a nuclear war? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: melting ice will increase the risk of nuclear war in the Arctic
The Arctic risks becoming the cause of a nuclear war, writes Al Jazeera. The melting of the ice opens up ways to expand shipping, explore resources, and demonstrate military might. In an era of great power confrontation, the world may be on the path to an irreversible catastrophe, the author of the article warns.
Are you ready for the meeting? How humanity searches for extraterrestrial civilizations
Scientists together with astronomers from the University of Cambridge, studying the atmosphere of the exoplanet (a planet located outside the Solar system) K2-18b, have found chemical traces of gases that may indicate biological activity on the planet. TASS — about humanity's search for brothers in mind in other worlds, as well as what such an acquaintance can bring.
The annual large-scale conference "Geoscan Technologies 2025" was held in Moscow
On April 28, the annual large-scale conference "Geoscan Technologies 2025" was held at the Lomonosov innovation cluster in Moscow. More than 700 people took part in it, 62 reports were presented by Geoscan specialists and invited experts, and four thematic halls were opened.
Companions of Misfortune: how can Kiev replace American intelligence
In Ukraine, they are looking for opportunities to receive information from commercial companies
The Japanese company iQPS has signed an agreement with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the provision of intelligence information from artificial Earth satellites (ISS). The Ukrainian Armed Forces are looking for a replacement for American intelligence in every possible way. Izvestia investigated whether there is at least a theoretical possibility to replace the US intelligence capabilities and what proposals are available on the commercial space intelligence market.
Equipment is out of danger: promobjects will be covered with anti-drone protection
A wide range of anti-enemy UAV solutions is presented at Securika Moscow 2025
Russia has mastered the production of anti-drone protection with anti-shatter panels for industrial enterprises. It protects the most important facilities and personnel of enterprises from the effects of an explosion of a warhead, as well as from the effects of its damaging elements. Several Russian energy facilities are already equipped with such structures. You can get acquainted with the latest innovations in the field of combating UAVs at the Securika Moscow 2025 exhibition.
China will build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, probably together with Russia
A presentation presented by Chinese government officials showed that Beijing plans to supply the international space station with energy from a mini-nuclear power plant.
How Russia will break through the American "Golden Dome"
The old US plans to create a global space defense system against ballistic missiles have received a new incarnation. President Reagan's draft Strategic Defense Initiative has been redesigned and is now called the Golden Dome. What changes have been made, what does Elon Musk have to do with it, and can the dome protect the United States from Russian nuclear warheads?
SpaceX satellites will provide guidance for Golden Dome rockets and lasers
The world's leading space company has offered the Pentagon a "subscription" to the services of a large satellite constellation. It will become the largest constellation of spacecraft built for military purposes. However, the data on this comes from the Reuters news agency, which has repeatedly published fakes about Elon Musk's companies.
From Alabuga to the moons of Jupiter: Russia creates a space hub for the conquest of deep space
The Alabuga SEZ presented a strategic plan for 25 years, involving the inclusion of the moons of Jupiter (Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede) in the special economic zone. The document was signed by the head of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov and the head of VTB Andrey Kostin.