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The World Cup From 250 Miles Up: 7/7/2026 1:08:35 PM; In summer 2026, sixteen stadiums across North America hosted matches as part of the FIFA World Cup. Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured a top-down view of the infrastructure, landscapes, and ecosystems surrounding many of these venues.
Older than the Sun: Astronomers find new clues to the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS: 7/7/2026 12:50:34 PM; Astronomers have used the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) to study the composition of 3I/ATLAS, the brightest interstellar object ever seen, in detail.
SES Space & Defense Wins BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections: 7/7/2026 4:38:40 AM; SES’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services.
NASA Seeks Industry Input on Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations: 7/7/2026 12:18:45 AM; On Monday, NASA released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy, aimed at ensuring a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station.
Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus Rocket Powers Mission to Extend NASA’s Swift Observatory: 7/6/2026 10:26:41 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket launched a mission to extend NASA’s Swift Observatory, demonstrating flexible, precise, responsive and cost-efficient satellite deployment supporting space exploration.
GMV extends ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified ISMS scope to its UK operations: 7/6/2026 6:14:49 AM; GMV has successfully extended the scope of its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification to include its operations in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international growth and commitment to information security.
Mission To Boost NASA’s Swift Launches From Marshall Islands: 7/3/2026 12:09:51 PM; A mission to raise the altitude of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is underway after launching at 8:36 p.m. Marshall Islands Time (4:36 a.m. EDT), Friday, July 3, from Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific Ocean.
Northrop Grumman Powers U.S. and Allied Forces at Valiant Shield 2026: 7/3/2026 11:13:55 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman systems played a crucial role in sensing, connecting, and commanding an evolving battlefield with data-driven decisions during Valiant Shield 2026.
Honeywell Technologies Launches As Independent, Pure-Play Automation Company Following Completion of Honeywell Aerospace Spin-Off: 7/2/2026 10:37:30 AM; • Marks completion of Honeywell’s plan to create three independent, focused market leaders • Honeywell Technologies will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HON” • Honeywell Aerospace will begin trading today on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HONA” • Reverse stock split for shares of Honeywell Technologies effective today Honeywell …
Thales and Visa Collaborate to boost Digital Payment solutions across Asia Pacific: 7/1/2026 10:03:45 AM; • Thales joined the Visa Digitalization Ready Program (VDRP) to help accelerate the adoption of Visa’s next-generation digital payment solutions by financial institutions across Asia Pacific.
Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge: 6/30/2026 2:12:26 AM; The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus …
NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies: 6/29/2026 1:14:21 PM; Long-term lunar exploration requires technology, infrastructure, and operations that function together cohesively on the surface of the Moon. To accelerate the development of key lunar surface systems and reduce risk, NASA and industry must work together in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of innovative solutions that …
KNL awarded position on UK defence framework: 6/29/2026 8:12:28 AM; KNL, the defence communications specialist owned by Telenor Group, has been appointed as an approved supplier on the United Kingdom’s Tactical Communication Systems Framework (RM6393).
GMV leads the technological fight against the invasive seaweed threatening marine biodiversity: 6/29/2026 3:09:45 AM; An invasive seaweed species originating from the Pacific Ocean is silently advancing along the Portuguese coastline and already poses a growing threat to beaches, marine biodiversity, and economic activity.
NASA Identifies More Than 40 Space Technologies for Collaboration: 6/26/2026 1:03:43 PM; NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance technologies in support of the agency’s goals to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and enable human exploration of Mars.
NASA to Share Latest Moon Base Mission Progress: 6/25/2026 1:17:36 PM; NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 30, to share updates to NASA’s plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface.
Northrop Grumman Awarded Multiple Year Contract to Produce Advanced Multi-Purpose Tank Ammunition Round: 6/23/2026 11:23:58 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman secured a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round for the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams, integrating four legacy munitions into one with programmable fuze modes.
Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha: 6/23/2026 10:12:22 AM; Kenya’s Lake Naivasha has long been a place of change and reinvention. In precolonial times, the nomadic Maasai people used the lake and surrounding grasslands to water and raise cattle during the dry season.
Thales appoints Robert Geckle CEO of Thales USA and North America: 6/23/2026 4:29:22 AM; • Effective July 1, 2026, Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America, succeeding CEO Alan Pellegrini, who is retiring after 20 years at Thales.
NASA Awards Solutions for Federal Enterprise Procurement Contracts: 6/22/2026 7:22:57 PM; NASA will begin processing the awards of multiple contracts for the Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Government-wide Acquisition Contract.