Space Debris

Space outfit Rocket Lab says its Hungry Hippo is ready to go into space, a fillip for the company’s plans to fly its new Neutron launch vehicle. Hungry Hippo is a fairing – the nose cone used to protect payloads atop rockets from pressure and heat. Most rockets shed their…

December 10, 2025 | 7:00am MANILA, Philippines — Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo said that it reaffirms its commitment to the Philippines' long-term capability development and modernization goals. In a statement on Tuesday, December 9, the Italian-based firm said that it will invest in "technologies, skills, and systems" designed…

Michelle Hoehn vividly remembers the day a seed was planted for her future at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. As a seventh grader, the Bogalusa, Louisiana, native joined her dad for Father/Daughter Day at NASA Stennis. Hoehn knew she wanted to be part of something bigger,…

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) to begin the NROL-77 mission on behalf of the National Reconnaissance Office on Dec. 9, 2025. Image: Michael Cain / Spaceflight Now Update Dec. 9, 6 p.m. EST (2300 UTC):…

A Nigerian Air Force jet The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) says a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft was forced to land in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on Monday after entering Burkinabe airspace without authorization. In a post on X shared by security analyst, @BrantPhilip_, the plane, carrying two crew members…

Christian Pulisic emerged from the bench to score twice in the space of 10 second-half minutes as AC Milan came from two goals down to beat Torino 3-2 in Serie A on Monday. Pulisic netted just 35 seconds after coming on before netting the winner 13 minutes from time to…

The House of Representatives has passed the Child Online Access Protection Bill (HB 244) at its third reading, a development widely welcomed by Nigerian civil society groups as a major step towards safeguarding children online. This was confirmed in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES. The bill, sponsored by Olumide…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the first batch of final licences to 82 Bureau De Change operators under its 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines, part of its move for a tighter FX market, aimed at shrinking the space for unregulated operators and restoring confidence after years of…

NRCan's $14.1M Federal Investment Accelerates Focus Graphite's Capacity to Supply Allies with Ultra-High-Purity Graphite for Defence, Aerospace, and Next-Generation Battery Materials. Ottawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire - December 8, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits…

THE Presidency late Sunday night said acting on the two requests by the authorities of Benin Republic, President Bola Tinubu ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to enter the country and take over the airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp where…