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Consortium Led by Axelspace Selected for Japan’s Space Strategy Fund Project “Technology to Enhance Capability of Next Generation Earth Observation Satellites”

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Conceptual Diagram of the project. Under this Space Strategy Fund initiative, spectrometers will be newly developed and demonstrated in orbit. In the future, the project envisions the establishment of a satellite constellation capable of observations at different times of the day. Axelspace Corporation, Meisei Electric Co., Ltd., ANA HOLDINGS INC., and JIJ Inc. are pleased…

Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth

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The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

The biggest untapped EV market on Earth is hiding in plain sight

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Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses. In many places, they fill the gap left by limited public transport….

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Africa: Earth Records Hottest 11-Year Period As Climate Crisis Deepens – WMO

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Nairobi — The period from 2015 to 2025 has been the hottest 11-year stretch on record, with Earth’s climate system increasingly out of balance due to rising greenhouse gas emissions, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report released Monday. The UN weather agency’s flagship State of the Global Climate 2025 report found that…

Why low earth orbit is attracting billions in investment

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Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket takes off, in Kourou, French Guiana, July 9, 2024. European Space Agency ESA | Via Reuters A new layer of critical infrastructure is emerging above our heads. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — which NASA defines as the stretch of space at an altitude of 2,000 km or less — is rapidly evolving from…

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. “This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable…

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Africa: Five Climate Trailblazers – UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth

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Global temperatures are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis. As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) named five new climate visionaries on Wednesday as its 2025 Champions of the Earth — the UN’s…

Nasa astronaut and Roscosmos cosmonauts return to Earth

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Nasa’s Jonny Kim, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, have returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). They landed near the city of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan. The crew completed a 245-day mission aboard the ISS, orbiting Earth 3,920 times and travelling nearly 104 million miles, according to Nasa. This mission…

Japan parliamentary vote, Australia rare earth shares rise

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Cityscape and Tokyo Tower at sunset, Tokyo, Japan. © Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.5% to a fresh record, after closing at an all-time high Monday. The Topix also added 0.73% to hit a record high. Broader Asia-Pacific markets also opened higher, tracking Wall Street gains, led by…

US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply | International Trade News

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US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months. Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals as…