Falcon 9 Launch Postponed Again Due to Technical Glitch and Weather Concerns The launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been delayed once more, marking the fourth postponement of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The delay comes as SpaceX works to fix a technical issue and as weather conditions remain unstable at the launch site. LOX Leak Forces Another Delay SpaceX announced on X that the launch, originally scheduled for 11 June 2025, has been stood down. The reason cited was a Liquid Oxygen (LOX) leak discovered during post-static fire booster checks. “Standing down from…
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South Korea Nears $6 Billion K2 Tank Deal with Poland South Korea is on the verge of finalising a $6 billion defence contract with Poland for the supply of 180 K2 tanks, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. Production to Be Shared Between South Korea and Poland Under the expected agreement, South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem will manufacture 117 of the tanks. The remaining units will be produced in Poland by the state-owned Polish Armaments Group. The production partnership reflects a growing defence relationship between the two countries. While Hyundai Rotem has not commented on the report,…
Getty Images vs Stability AI: Landmark Copyright Case Begins in UK A landmark copyright case between Getty Images and artificial intelligence firm Stability AI has opened at London’s High Court. The outcome could shape how UK copyright law applies to AI in the years ahead. Getty Accuses Stability AI of Copyright Infringement Getty Images alleges that Stability AI, the company behind the image-generating tool Stable Diffusion, illegally used its copyrighted images. Getty claims Stability AI scraped millions of its photos to train Stable Diffusion, without permission or compensation. Getty, a major player in the editorial and creative stock content industry,…
“Encounters in the Milky Way” Brings Galactic Motion to Life at Hayden Planetarium The American Museum of Natural History is set to unveil its latest planetarium show, “Encounters in the Milky Way,” on 9 June at the Hayden Planetarium. The production offers an immersive look at the journey of our solar system through the galaxy. Using advanced scientific data and vivid visualisations, the show highlights how these cosmic movements continue to shape our place in space. At the heart of the presentation is a breakthrough discovery. While creating visuals for the show, researchers identified a previously unseen spiral structure within…
Celebrating Music, Space, and a Historic Milestone On Saturday night, 31 May, Vienna Symphony Orchestra marked a momentous occasion by sending Johann Strauss’ iconic waltz, The Blue Danube, into space. This special event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the European Space Agency (ESA) and honoured the 200th birth anniversary of the composer. The celebration combined classical music with the wonders of space exploration. Known for its use in Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Blue Danube was the perfect choice for this interstellar tribute. A Galactic First for the European Space Agency In a historic first, ESA’s…
Export Curbs Threaten Nvidia Growth in Key Markets Nvidia has reported another quarter of strong financial performance, with sales jumping 69%. However, the company also cautioned about growing risks tied to US-China technology tensions. These concerns were outlined in Nvidia’s latest quarterly filing with US regulators. For the first time, Nvidia flagged that restrictions on open-source Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen could impact its business. In addition, recent US rules blocking Chinese connected-vehicle technology could affect Nvidia’s automotive chip segment. That unit had only recently begun showing strong growth after years of underperformance. CEO Jensen Huang, speaking with…
China Takes Bold Step in Space Exploration with Tianwen-2 In a major milestone for its space programme, China launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft in the early hours of Thursday, 29 May. This robotic probe is designed to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid, making China only the third nation to attempt such a feat. The spacecraft blasted off aboard a Long March 3B rocket at around 1:31 a.m. local time. The launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, located in Sichuan province. The probe is now on its way to asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa, which orbits roughly 10 million miles…
Shenzhou-20 Astronauts Reflect on Childhood Dreams in Space As International Children’s Day approaches on 1 June, the crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission extended their heartfelt wishes to children everywhere. Speaking from the Chinese space station, astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie shared personal stories of their early dreams and the journey that led them to space. The astronauts are currently aboard China’s orbiting space station. They used the occasion to speak directly to children, offering encouragement and reminding them of the value of perseverance, learning, and ambition. Each astronaut reflected on how their membership in the Chinese Young…
Asian Markets Hold Steady as Trump Delays EU Tariff Threat Stock markets across Asia remained stable on Monday, while the euro gained strength. This came after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly postponed his plan to impose 50% tariffs on EU goods. The new deadline for trade talks is now set for 9 July, extending the earlier deadline of 1 June. The delay followed a request from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who asked for more time to secure a fair agreement. Trump’s decision offered a temporary break from his unpredictable trade tactics, providing markets with a brief sense…
Rising Cheap Chinese Goods Offer Relief Amid Cost-of-Living Strains As the world worries about rising US tariffs and the threat of renewed inflation, Australia is benefiting from an unexpected source of economic relief. The arrival of cheap Chinese goods, particularly through popular e-commerce platforms, is helping to temper inflation and ease pressure on household budgets. Chinese online retail giants such as Alibaba’s Taobao and JD.COM are expanding in the Australian market. Their entry is well-timed, as local consumers search for affordable alternatives amid persistent cost-of-living challenges. Low Prices Encourage Consumer Spending Australia, which manufactures few finished goods locally, has long…