T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service is now available after months of testing
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - T-Mobile's satellite-to-mobile service is now officially available to all customers. T-Satellite with Starlink connects smartphones in areas "far beyond the reach of traditional networks" by linking up with over 650 low-Earth orbit satellites.T-Mobile has…
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JWST peers through dusty curtain to catch young star making baby planets
Lindsay Clark / theregister - Observations of HOPS-315 align with theories of how our own solar system began to take shape The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has helped provide a snapshot of the formation of a planetary system around a young star for the first time, according to as…
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Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX
Aria Alamalhodaei / techcrunch - Amazon is looking to its main competitor to get its next batch of Kuiper satellites to orbit.
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Perseids: How to watch one of 2025’s most spectacular meteor showers
Joshua Hawkins / bgr - One of the best meteor showers of 2025, the Perseids, is set to kick off this month, as the shower will reportedly be active from …The post Perseids: How to watch one of 2025’s most spectacular meteor showers appeared first on BGR.
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Astronomers detect record-breaking black hole merger defying theory
Astronomers have unveiled the largest black hole merger ever recorded, resulting in a supermassive black hole that stretches the limits of current astrophysical theories. The groundbreaking discovery is set to leave even the most seasoned theorists rethinking cosmic boundaries with an amused mix of awe and skepticism.
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Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge
Stephen Clark / arstechnica - Europe takes another step toward fostering competition in a stagnant launch market.
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SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation
Aria Alamalhodaei / techcrunch - SpaceX is in talks to raise fresh capital at a $400 billion valuation.
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Astronomers track third interstellar object streaking through our system
Astronomers have identified a rare third interstellar object now hurtling through our solar system. Its unusually high speed and unexpected trajectory have ignited scientific curiosity, prompting coordinated observational campaigns to determine its origins and assess any potential ramifications for our understanding of interstellar visitors.
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Third Interstellar Object Spotted in Our Solar Neighborhood
Astronomers have confirmed a long-anticipated discovery—the third known interstellar object zipping through our solar system. The unexpected visitor underscores that our cosmic backyard is growing ever more popular with wayward celestial travelers. Observations hint at an unusual trajectory beyond our familiar orbits.
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NASA will start livestreaming content on Netflix later this summer
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - NASA is bringing live NASA+ programming to Netflix. For the uninitiated, NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform. Content will begin showing up later this summer.This will be reserved for live events, with NASA saying it'll be used to stre…
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Ryan Gosling Goes On A Spectacular Sci-Fi Journey In First Trailer For Project Hail Mary
John Walker / kotaku - The first trailer for Project Hail Mary has appeared, with Ryan Gosling playing the lead in an adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel of the same name. It’s a story about a man trying to save the sun, but as the trailer also sets up, it’s a far more intimate tal…
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Mexico challenges Elon Musk’s rocket launches with tougher measures
Mexico has ramped up its regulatory stance amid growing concerns over SpaceX’s rocket debris and explosive tests. Drawing on tactics reminiscent of high‐profile political playbooks, Mexican authorities are determined to protect public safety—even if that means putting the rocket man in a regulatory straitjacket.
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Amazon Doubles Project Kuiper Satellite Fleet in Race to Catch Up to SpaceX's Starlink
Nelson Aguilar / cnet - United Launch Alliance's Atlas V lofted Amazon's second batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit early Monday.
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Expedition 33 Actor Felt Like A "Total Fraud" After The Game Became A Massive Success
Darryn Bonthuys / gamespot - One of the big draws for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was its cast of voice actors, as the turn-based RPG featured the talents of Charlie Cox, Ben Starr, Jennifer English, and Andy Serkis. For Cox, the critical success of the game has not gone unnoticed by…
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‘Major Anomaly’ Behind Latest SpaceX Starship Explosion
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica / wired - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk suggested on X that a high-pressure nitrogen tank failure was behind the explosion of the company's massive Starship rocket.
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SpaceX Starship Test Explosion Raises Safety Concerns
During a late‐night static-fire test at Starbase Texas, SpaceX’s Starship experienced a dramatic malfunction—an explosion on the ground—that has only added to its troubled test history. Engineers are now re-examining protocols amid growing skepticism over the rocket’s readiness for ambitious Mars missions.
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Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket
Andrew Liszewski / theverge - Honda successfully conducted a “launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket” developed by its research and development subsidiary, the company announced this week. It was the first time Honda landed a rocket after it reached an altitude of …
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Kojima Says Expedition 33 Is "Ideal" For This One Reason
Eddie Makuch / gamespot - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most popular games of 2025, and it's been praised by countless people in the video game industry. Now, Hideo Kojima is joining the chorus. He said at a speaking event in Sydney, Australia recently that he's a big …
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ISS leaks push Axiom Mission 4 launch to no earlier than June 19
Richard Speed / theregister - Evaluation of latest repairs to Russian segment ongoing NASA has pushed back the launch of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS), citing concerns over persistent leaks aboard the aging orbital outpost. A new No Earlier Than (NET) date i…
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The ESA just snapped the first photos of the Sun’s south pole
Joshua Hawkins / bgr - The European Space Agency has achieved yet another “first” for humankind by capturing the first photos of the Sun’s south pole. These images were captured …The post The ESA just snapped the first photos of the Sun’s south pole appeared first on BGR.
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