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Formally, almost the entire program of the thirteenth flight of the largest rocket in history has been completed. However, tests have shown incomplete debugging of a key element of the system. SpaceX finds itself in a situation of really tight deadlines: there are only two years and two months before the scheduled return of humans to the moon.

Russia once again recalled the inadmissibility of further pumping Ukraine with weapons. The corresponding statement was made during the talks between Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Despite the fact that the State Department called the dialogue "good and honest," Washington has no plans to abandon supplies yet. Could the US administration's position on military assistance to Ukraine change?

Victor Glover, one of the four people who flew past the Moon this spring, spoke at a NASA conference and proposed a drastic change to the plan for an American landing on the moon at the end of the decade. He believes that this will reduce the risks for astronauts participating in the mission.

The second package of satellites of the Rassvet group begins its work in low-Earth orbit. "This clearly shows the rapid pace of the Russian satellite constellation's build–up," the experts say, explaining the importance of low-orbit spacecraft for both the civilian sector and the success of Russian troops in the special operation zone.

Colonel Khodarenok proposed dramatically increasing strikes on targets in Ukraine

The Russian Armed Forces continue to strike targets on the territory of Ukraine, and their intensity is increasing every day.

The US military has published the fourth part of the materials on unidentified flying objects. Actually, there are not so many new files: as in previous times, a significant part of what was published was known earlier. However, there are details that are really interesting and point to objects whose nature cannot be easily explained within the framework known to earthlings today.

On Wednesday, July 8, Russia celebrates the Day of the Anti-Aircraft Missile Forces (SAM), which are part of the Air defense/Missile Defense system of the Russian Aerospace Forces. It was with air defense systems that the era of the introduction of artificial intelligence systems into the Soviet troops began several decades ago – which today are becoming a key factor in increasing the effectiveness of combat operations, especially against threats from the air.

Le Monde: Europe has big problems with rearmament

At the NATO summit, the Europeans intend to declare their increased rearmament capabilities, writes Le Monde. However, they are actually wishful thinking.

France intends to completely replace the assault infantry on the battlefield with robots, and tests of the corresponding combat vehicles are already actively underway. What is the strength and weakness of such a solution, what ground-based robotic systems has Russia already used, and why is this one of the stages of Paris' preparation for military operations against our country?

Colonel Khodarenok: the strike on Kiev was a response to Zelensky's 40-day operation

Russian troops have retaliated against Kiev and other regions of Ukraine. Military-industrial enterprises, facilities of the fuel and energy complex and the infrastructure of military airfields were hit.

On June 29 of this year, at the age of 86, the Hero of the Russian Federation, Honored Test navigator of the USSR Gennady Grigorievich Ireikin left for his last flight

He participated in the testing and development of systems for the Buran reusable spacecraft, as well as in the testing of experimental engines at the Tu-16LL and Il-76LL flying laboratories.

The Central House of Aviation and Cosmonautics is under threat of destruction

On June 26, a round table was held at the Moscow House of Public Organizations. The subject of discussion was the problematic issues of preserving the unique Moscow aviation heritage, including the last symbol of the Soviet aviation era, the Central House of Aviation and Cosmonautics (CDAiK).

A new military structure is being created in Japan – the air force will become aerospace in the coming year. This is not just a renaming, but an important management decision. What are Japan's achievements in space and why is Japanese militarism capable of becoming a real threat to Russia in the foreseeable future?

Forbes: Space is becoming a key aspect for modern warfare

Drones have forever changed the face of ground battles, but their effectiveness critically depends on vulnerable infrastructure, writes Forbes. That is why outer space is becoming the main contested space where a new type of arms race is unfolding.

On June 26, the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament adopted in final reading a package of legislative acts, including amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Defense.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces can attack Belarus with drones and missiles

In two days, the deadline for the ultimatum delivered by Vladimir Zelensky to Belarus expires. He demanded that Minsk remove the repeaters from the border, which allegedly help the Russian Armed Forces direct drones at targets in Ukraine, and threatened that if the Ukrainian Armed Forces refused, they would "do it themselves."

The Starfall cargo delivery system can land a ton of cargo anywhere on our planet. However, soon, based on the superheavy rocket and the Starship ship, Elon Musk's company plans to deploy a much larger payload delivery system. According to media leaks, the US military is actively interested in her.

The intriguing tests of the Raptor Vacuum high-altitude rocket engine for the Starship spacecraft, the upper stage of Elon Musk's super rocket, are paradoxical. His work at sea level is a mystery in itself. After all, according to classical concepts, high-altitude engines do not work correctly at sea level. And the RaptorVAC nozzle on the ground stand spews a jet stream without any signs of malfunction. How can this be?

The new Russian drone with a localization level of up to 90% was developed as an alternative to the DJI Mavic, it has a flight range of more than 17 km and an autonomy of up to 90 minutes. Its serial production started in 2026.

Russian troops will be able to control drones in the same way as the Ukrainian Armed Forces do – from space, using satellite communications. How does the Russian low–orbit satellite constellation work, what are its advantages over the American Starlink, and what other new capabilities will it give to the Russian Armed Forces in the special operation zone?