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• [New] China could eventually harness its longevity to continuously power technology on the moon and in space, make landers and rovers more autonomous, simplify lunar base design and more. Daily Mail
• [New] As the capabilities of the BV100 expand, China could harness its power in alarming ways, potentially gaining an edge over the US in surveillance, combat and even space exploration. Daily Mail
• [New] By becoming the world's first country to deploy a 5G system (as of today, 86% of 5G users worldwide are Chinese), China will make a breakthrough in global satellite Internet. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The International Space Station has been a hub for human space exploration and research for over two decades, but its operational life is nearing its end, projected around 2030. SpaceNews
• [New] By lowering costs, reusable rockets could encourage other countries and companies to invest more in satellite technology, enhancing global connectivity. OpenTools
• [New] Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) next month as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking a significant milestone in India's space journey. Law Prep Tutorial
• [New] Strengthening Bahrain's Space Capabilities Al Munther is expected to revolutionize Bahrain's space capabilities with its advanced technology, incorporating artificial intelligence for high-precision data analysis and imaging. News of Bahrain
• [New] The James Webb Space Telescope will not be in orbit around the Earth, like the Hubble Space Telescope is - it will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles) away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or L2. Civilsdaily
• [New] Space Farming: Cultivating watermeal in space could reduce the need for transporting perishable food items from Earth, making missions more self-sustaining. Civilsdaily
• [New] Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period due to issues with a faulty propulsion system, including helium leaks. Civilsdaily
• [New] Mitigating Orbital Congestion: As satellite constellations grow, sustainable materials like wood could help reduce space debris and pollution in Earth's orbit. Civilsdaily
• [New] The addition of mechanical arms to the three-module station has raised concerns from some that China could use them to disable satellites or other space vehicles during a crisis. Yahoo News
• [New] Filtronic, a leader in high-performance mmWave technologies, will play an important role in the European Space Agency and Viasat's Direct-to-Device initiative, contributing cutting-edge feeder link technology to enable seamless connectivity between Earth and the low Earth orbit constellation. Engineering Update
• [New] The Chinese government has been moving quickly in areas such as reusable launch systems, satellite constellations, space-based solar power, and counterspace weaponry - all of which could threaten U.S. space infrastructure. SpaceNews
• [New] Beyond routine crew rotation, the Shenzhou-20 crew's work feeds into long-term goals like sending astronauts to the Moon before 2030 and eventually establishing a lunar base. TropicalHainan.com
• [New] Hong Kong gamers will appreciate the ability to customize their systems as technology evolves, particularly given the premium placed on space efficiency in local gaming setups. HP Online Store
• [New] Nasa, other space agencies and private sector firms plan to have a long-term presence on the Moon, in orbiting space stations and maybe one day on Mars. BBC News
• [New] The USD8.7bn space economy in Saudi Arabia (including all value-added activities and industries derived from technologies and services) is gaining traction and could grow to USD31.6bn by 2035. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] The Atlas V launch will be the first full-scale launch of Amazon's broadband constellation and it will launch 27 satellites to Low-Earth Orbit. Via Satellite
• [New] Later in 2025, space enthusiasts can look forward to Astrobotic's Griffin Mission 1, which will deploy NASA's VIPER rover to directly analyze water ice, a resource that will prove critical for establishing future lunar bases. Apollo11Space
• Space Force eases entry for commercial firms with layered launch standards The U.S. Space Force is changing how it evaluates risk for launch missions, using tiered mission assurance standards that could expand opportunities for newer commercial providers. Aerotech News & Review
• By 2026, Australia is expected to benefit from multiple low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite providers offering mobile services-Starlink, Lynk, AST, and Amazon's Project Kuiper among them. Paul Budde Consultancy

Last updated: 28 April 2025