“It increases our confidence that black holes can go through a series of successive mergers, to produce much more massive black holes,” said Mark Hannam. “We think it’s unlikely that black holes that massive form out of dying stars, so the previous-merger explanation is currently considered the most likely explanation,” Hannam said.
Hannam said that the black hole merger that was detected is from an event that happened between a few million light years and 10 billion light years away. This means that the merger took place millions of years ago, since a light year is how far light travels in one year, and gravitational waves travel at the speed of light. (9/6)
Firehawk Flight Tests Printed Rocket Engine (Source: Firehawk)
Texas-based Firehawk Aerospace has successfully conducted the first flight test of its 3D-printed hybrid rocket engine system, known as the GMLRS-class Firehawk Analog (GFA), reaching 18,000+ feet and breaking the sound barrier. This test, carried out under a Phase III SBIR contract with the U.S. Army Applications Laboratory (AAL), showcased exceptional directional stability and thrust performance, underscoring the growing potential of hybrid propulsion systems. (9/1)
SpaceX Launches Starink/Starshield Mission at Vandenberg (Source: KSBY)
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday. The rocket delivered 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit in support of Department of Defense communications. This mission launched the 2,000th Starlink satellite of the year. (9/6)
Embry‑Riddle Students Prepare to Launch CubeSat to Study Memory Chip Decay From Space Radiation (Source: ERAU)
After seven years of painstaking work, an Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student team is finally cleared to launch its second small satellite into orbit. The CubeSat, named EagleSat-2, will hitch a ride aboard Northrop Grumman’s NG-23 rocket mission, scheduled to lift off this month from the Cape Canaveral Spaceport. The small satellite is designed to investigate how computer memory degrades when exposed to harsh solar radiation. (9/2)
SWISSto12 Acquires Key Assets and IP From Hanwha Phasor (Source: SWISSto12)
SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency products, today announced the acquisition of intellectual property (IP) and key assets from Hanwha Phasor, following Hanwha Phasor’s liquidation. (9/5)
ispace and Digantara Partner on Cislunar Situational and Domain Awareness (Source: ispace)
ispace, a lunar exploration company, and Digantara, a space situational awareness company, are in discussions on a landmark joint lunar mission focusing on cislunar situational awareness. The announcement coincides with the meeting of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Moi and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo. (9/5)
Duffy: Don't Let "Safety Be the Enemy of Progress" to Beat China (Source: NBC)
It's full steam ahead for NASA — at least according to Sean Duffy, the agency's acting administrator. During an internal employee town hall Thursday, Duffy warned of "letting safety be the enemy of progress" when it comes to winning the new space race, according to a recording of the meeting.
"We have to be able to take some leaps. We have to be able to jump forward in our innovation and drive this mission, and there’s always a balance to that, but we can’t side on the side of doing nothing because we’re afraid of any risk," he told NASA employees. Duffy on Thursday told his staff that he was angered by the "shade thrown on all of NASA" at this week's Senate hearing in which witnesses cast doubt that America could beat China to the moon. Editor's Note: Maybe a better approach would be to properly fund the agency's programs, research, and people. (9/5)
SpaceX’s Starship Brevard Launch Plans Would Cement Space Coast’s Leadership in Global Spaceflight (Source: Space Coast Daily)
SpaceX’s ambitions to launch its massive Starship rocket from Florida are drawing excitement, as federal officials weigh the environmental and community impacts of bringing the next-generation vehicle to the Space Coast. The proposal would allow up to 44 Starship launches and landings each year, a significant step beyond the Falcon 9 missions that already keep Brevard’s skies busy. Supporters argue that the economic and scientific benefits are too great to pass up.
The presence of Starship, they say, could further cement the Space Coast’s leadership in global spaceflight, attract investment, create jobs, and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. Construction of a massive Starship launch tower is already underway at KSC, even as regulators deliberate. The FAA will accept public comments through Sep. 22, with a final decision expected this winter. (9/6)
Investing in Space: Every Step to Take-Off Counts (Source: CNBC)
The market scale for global carrier rockets — which are designed to launch a payload on a particular route or orbit — is seen set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between this year and 2034. Forgive the pun, but launch demand’s only risen meteorically, with payloads ranging from space exploration and research equipment to humans and defense and telecommunication satellites for fast-evolving networks.
Getting a brand new rocket model off the ground’s no feat for the feeble. Moscow’s still planning to push through the all-Russian Soyuz-5 by the end of the year, and Relativity Space’s reusable Terran R and Firefly Aerospace’s Eclipse are both currently penciled in for liftoff in 2026. But, when the global satellite market is projected to expand seven-fold by 2035, it’s hard not to see why all eyes are glued when space companies reveal their latest and greatest in brand new rockets — or their launch pads. (9/5)
Bringing the Rest of NATO Under the Golden Dome (Source: Space News)
Brian Chow, an independent policy analyst and former senior physical scientist at the RAND Corp., argues that siloing the Golden Dome, the ambitious and expensive missile defense project, as an American-only affair, would be a mistake. A NATO Golden Dome is not just a scaled-up American shield — it is a fundamentally different proposition.
By inviting NATO allies into the Golden Dome Initiative without delay, President Trump could turn a national project into a historic alliance achievement. Done right, the NATO Dome would not only protect our populations and other assets from missile attacks, but also demonstrate, in the clearest possible terms, that the free world stands united against those who would threaten it. (9/5)
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration (Source: Montsame)
A delegation of members of the US House of Representatives met with officials from Mongolia's parliament. The Deputy Chairman of Mongolia highlighted that, although the two countries are geographically distant, the United States has consistently supported Mongolia’s democracy and market economy. She expressed Mongolia’s desire to cooperate in sectors such as energy, strategically important mineral resources, tourism, and space exploration. (8/26)
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