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The state of this reentry and descent of the Long March 12A is something to behold. But despite this failed attempt, the key point is that Chinese reusable launchers are coming.
December 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The Government of Canada has announced that it has shortlisted two major shipbuilders to continue the procurement process for Canada’s future patrol submarine project (CPSP), which will replace the current fleet of Victoria-class submarines 🇨🇦
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Canada down selects two shipbuilders for future Canadian Patrol Submarine Project - Naval News
The Government of Canada has announced that it has shortlisted two major shipbuilders to continue the procurement process for Canada's future patrol submarine project (CPSP), which will replace the cu...
www.navalnews.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Unconfirmed reports that, in addition to soldiers, missiles and howitzers, Russia is now importing ship launching expertise from North Korea.

New Russian navy ship Captain Ushakov capsized
August 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Happy International Cat Day from Heater Abughazaleh-Collins 🐈🐈🐈
August 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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NATO is not prepared for this.
July 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Baltic sea
Lithuania
July 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Test flight of Zero rocket slips to 2027
Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in series F funding

Interstellar Technologies raised 8.9 billion yen ($61.8 million) to boost development of its Zero rocket and research and development of satellite systems.
Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in series F funding
Interstellar Technologies raised 8.9 billion yen ($61.8 million) to boost development of its Zero rocket and research and development of satellite systems.
spacenews.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear weapons for first time on.ft.com/44INAmE
UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear weapons for first time
Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia
on.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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It was an honor to host Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, for a recent tour. We’re proud to support both national security and commercial missions with responsive launch, innovative technologies, and regular and reliable access to space.
July 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Yesterdays post on a much bolder transport plan for the Port Lands.

nextmetro.substack.com/p/toronto-th...
Toronto: The Port Lands Transit Solution if Toronto was in Japan.
A Useful Counterfactual on a New Neighbourhood and Transportation Planning.
nextmetro.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Bird’s eye view of Kuiper Atlas KA02 looking down from one of the lightning towers. (Turn up the volume)
June 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Winter solstice, 6:50am South Australia
June 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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"A final option would be to test the limits of U.S. political resolve to defend Taiwan through a mix of nuclear, non-nuclear, space, cyber, and informational tools." warontherocks.com/2025/05/how-...
How China Could Counter U.S. Intervention in War Over Taiwan - War on the Rocks
Has Beijing found a new “assassin’s mace” to keep the U.S. military out of a fight over Taiwan? Ongoing debates over how China’s military would counter
warontherocks.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Nature + Fiddle
June 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for reusable Zhuque-3 rocket 

Chinese launch startup Landspace carried out a breakthrough static fire test Friday as it builds towards an orbital launch attempt with its Zhuque-3 rocket.
Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for reusable Zhuque-3 rocket 
Chinese launch startup Landspace carried out a breakthrough static fire test Friday as it builds towards an orbital launch attempt with its Zhuque-3 rocket.
spacenews.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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June 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Big step forward for Landspace: Successful static fire test of the Zhuque-3 first stage held at Jiuquan spaceport, firing 9 x TQ-12A methane-LOX engines. m.weibo.cn/status/51795...
June 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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I’m worried for a future where it becomes increasingly common for merchant ships to not have a flag state, meaningful insurance, and generally not abide by international laws or norms.

I cannot fully grasp the implications, but it’s not good.
June 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Continuing to keep an eye on multiple launch pads under development at CCSFS, especially Stoke Space's LC-14 which seems to be moving forward at a rapid rate.

@umbra.space SAR captured 2025-06-15 16:11:07 UTC.
June 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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I went in-depth here on Bridgit Mendler and Northwood Space. There's a lot of bad news out there, but this is one of the most uplifting stories I've reported on in awhile.

arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
She was a Disney star with platinum records, but Bridgit Mendler gave it up to change the world
“The space industry has a ground bottleneck, and the problem is going to get worse.”…
arstechnica.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Eight Russian mil/gov't planes getting out of dodge from Moscow right now.
May 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Richard Garwin was the last of a generation of post-war scientists who held incredible sway in Washington.

He had the ear of presidents, senators and generals.

And he was not afraid to speak his mind.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/s...
Richard L. Garwin, a Creator of the Hydrogen Bomb, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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[VIDEO] Saab at IMDEX Asia 2025: Singapore's MRCV and Composite Structures 🇸🇪 🇸🇬
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRPw...
Saab at IMDEX Asia 2025: Singapore's MRCV and Composite Structures
YouTube video by Naval News
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May 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Hunt down the source of our invitation to Kepler and redefine our future.

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate // July 15, 2025

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May 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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IAI’s innovative systems and sensors subsidiary, IAI ELTA, developed BlueWhale™, a unique system with onboard capabilities beyond anything seen before on an uncrewed underwater asset
#IMDEXAsia2025
www.navalnews.com/event-news/i...
BlueWhale™ - A True Submarine Force Multiplier - Naval News
BlueWhale™ is a stealthy, long-endurance, large displacement uncrewed underwater vehicle (LDUUV) designed to complement conventional submarines
www.navalnews.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM