Indonesia advances space program with NEO-1 satellite

From microsatellites to the €350m project: Greece sets out space strategy as Mitsotakis meets with Greek astronaut

The government is launching the second phase of Greece’s space policy by presenting the new National Space Program “ELLAS Space II” and the first National Space Strategy through 2030. The goal is to develop the Greek space industry, attract investment, and produce high-value-added technology. The post From microsatellites to the 350m project: Greece sets out space strategy as Mitsotakis meets with Greek astronaut appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Malaysia tidak tutup pintu hantar angkasawan ke orbit, bulan

PETALING JAYA: Kerajaan tidak pernah menutup pintu terhadap rancangan menghantar angkasawan negara ke orbit atau bulan pada masa hadapan walaupun tiada pelan khusus dibuat pada masa kini. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, Chang Lih Kang berkata, sebarang misi itu akan diteliti secara mendalam berdasarkan kepentingan sains, pulangan strategik kepada negara dan kedudukan kewangan semasa kerajaan. ... Read more The post Malaysia tidak tutup pintu hantar angkasawan ke orbit, bulan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Indonesia aims to be industrial partner, not just market: minister

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that Indonesia is no longer positioning itself merely as an ...

Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires

Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires. It’s a model for the continent as Europe races toward broader independence in space technology.

Taiwan Space Telescope ‘VERTECS’ Successfully Launched on Japanese H3 Rocket

Taiwan’s space technology has taken another major step forward. According to the Central News Agency, the Cosmic Observation System independently developed by Taiwan’s National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (TASA) was recently launched aboard a Japanese rocket and successfully reached space to begin its mission. This not only verifies Taiwan’s domestically developed space payload []

OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday.

Hungarian Technology Plays Key Role in JUICE Mission to Jupiter

Although the European JUICE space probe, currently en route to Jupiter and its icy moons, is still in the early stage of its mission, Hungarian innovations are already contributing significantly on board, the HUN-REN Research Network reported on its website. The JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) spacecraft launched on April 14, 2023, to reach Jupiter, [] The post Hungarian Technology Plays Key Role in JUICE Mission to Jupiter appeared first on Hungary Today.

Where Minds Meet to Launch Space Economy Association Off the Ground

Spacebiz in Hong Kong - a golden opportunity for Professional Services and STEM HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 June 2026 - Space Economy Association (Hong Kong) Ltd, or SEA, officially formed in the midst of the space economy boom. It is an independent membership-based ...

S. Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit

A South Korean Earth observation satellite has successfully entered low-Earth orbit following its launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, the country's space agency said. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the next-generation midsized satellite No. 4 lifted off at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday (California local time), or 4:12 p.m. Tuesday (South Korea time), as part of the Transporter-17 rideshare mission, which carried 81 payloads. The satellite successfully separated from the lau

Prioritize GPS or Risk Losing Future Wars

RealClearWire—The U.S. Global Positioning System stands as America’s key part of its critical space infrastructure. It is foundational to a highly functioning society. It underpins everything from smartphones, navigation for commercial aviation, precision-guided weapons, and global financial networks. Yet, despite its strategic importance, GPS modernization has too often been treated as a billpayer within defense...

General : MOSTI Strategic Initiative Framework Boosts New Space Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) has formulated various strategic initiatives to strengthen the development of local talent and expertise in facing the increasingly competitive New Space Economy era.

China launches communication satellite into orbit for tech tests

The spacecraft is designed to provide satellite communications, radio and television broadcasting, data transmission, and to conduct tests and verification of new technologies

You’ll finally be able to try OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna models this week

After nearly two weeks of limited preview access, OpenAI is finally ready to roll out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9.

TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation

TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation

NASA's Moon Base Update: All's Well Despite the Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion

The agency also said it was considering repurposing a Mars rover development model for use as a moon rover.

US Navy Awards $245M to Parsons Subsidiary SGSS to Support NRL Tracking Facility

Space Ground System Solutions, a Parsons company, secured a 245 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to assist the Blossom Point Tracking Facility with software engineering and related services. The facility is a command, control and communications ground station operating under the Naval Research Laboratory The contract will be carried out in two simultaneous task orders to be

Indonesia Targets 19.1 Million Foreign Tourists Arrivals in 2027

Indonesian Tourism Minister Announces National Tourism Target for 2027. The post Indonesia Targets 19.1 Million Foreign Tourists Arrivals in 2027 first appeared on Bali Discovery.

NASA needs volunteers to spend a year locked in a Mars simulation

The space agency has put out a call for its Moon Mars Exploration Analog, which recreates the challenges of a long-duration space mission

Apollo Approaches Record Spend With EasyJet and Bayer Deals

Apollo Global Management Inc. is on course for a record year of acquisitions at a time when many of its private equity peers are struggling to deploy capital.

Uzbekistan explores satellite solutions for key economic sectors

Uzbekistan explores satellite solutions for key economic sectors

A tritium ‘nuclear battery’ just reached orbit for the first time

The nuclear age has quietly reached commercial spaceflight. City Labs, a Miami firm, has launched BOHR, which it calls the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite and the first nuclear CubeSat. The craft is about the size of a softball. It flew on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare on 7 July, alongside 80 other payloads, the [] This story continues at The Next Web

Türkiye, Qatar sign strategic satellite partnership for Es'hail-3/Turksat-Biruni project

Deal to strengthen satellite communications coverage across Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, says Turkish transport minister

(URGENT) S. Korea's Earth observation satellite launched from U.S. base

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Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge

The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus exploration. []

Japan’s ispace to launch shared moon cargo service with SpaceX Starship

Japan’s ispace is expanding its role in the commercial lunar economy after two unsuccessful moon landing attempts in 2023 and 2025. The company is developing its next-generation Ultra lunar landers, including a mission under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) programme, as competition intensifies in the race to build sustainable infrastructure for future lunar exploration. [] The post Japan’s ispace to launch shared moon cargo service with SpaceX Starship appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

SVOLT advances energy transition vision at EES Europe with next-generation stacking platform

MUNICH, Germany (June 23, 2026) — At EES Europe 2026, SVOLT Energy Technology officially consolidated its global strategic positioning by presenting a unified, full-scenario energy storage portfolio. Marking its most significant international deployment since SNEC 2026, the company’s rollout provides systematic infrastructure solutions for residential, commercial and industrial (CI), utility-scale, and artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) [] The post SVOLT advances energy transition vision at EES Europe with next-generation stacking platform appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Beyond Bali: 10 Indonesian Destinations Perfect for Your Summer Escape

When Europeans think of Indonesia, Bali is often the first destination that comes to mind. Yet, this vast archipelago is home to more than 17,000 islands, each offering its own landscapes, cultures, and unforgettable experiences. Collaborative post As Hungary and much of Europe experience another hot summer, with temperatures reaching 35–38°C, many people are thinking [] Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/beyond-bali-10-indonesian-destinations-perfect-for-your-summer-escape/

What are fire-hunting satellites? Greece turns to space technology against wildfires. How it works

Greece launched four satellites into low Earth orbit. Each satellite is equipped with thermal sensors designed specifically to spot emerging wildfires.