Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Japan hopes to restore power to ‘Moon Sniper’ | Space News
Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has ‘lots’ of data. The Japanese space agency has…
Japan counts down to ‘Moon Sniper’ landing on lunar surface | Space News
A successful touchdown will make Japan the fifth country ever to put a spacecraft on the moon. Japan is attempting to land its high-precision “Moon…
All-European crew prepares for rescheduled Axiom 3 mission launch
1 of 5 | The Axiom 3 crew pose Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew includes (L to R) ESA astronaut…
WA government announces overnight space to help at-risk youth roaming Broome streets
The West Australian government says a new space for at-risk youth will open in Broome by the start of the dry season, after local police…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Space shuttle Endeavour giant fuel tank is installed in L.A.
Space shuttle Endeavour’s giant orange fuel tank that propelled astronauts into space on more than two dozen missions was lifted by crane on its final…
To Infinity and Beyond:The Legal Battleground of Space Warfare
Monumental progress has been made in the exploration of outer space since the launch of Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite, over six decades ago…
Japan needs to rebuild fiscal space, address population ageing and reinvigorate productivity growth
Japan’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic but faces new challenges from weak global trade prospects. Policy should now focus on ensuring fiscal sustainability,…
Iran seizes Greek tanker, escalating tensions with West – POLITICO
Iran’s navy on Thursday boarded and seized a Greek-operated oil tanker, the St. Nikolas, off the coast of Oman. The high seas seizure heightens tensions…
Fuel leak on Astrobotic’s moon lander leaves ‘no chance’ of soft landing | Space News
A ‘critical loss of fuel’ dims hope for what had been a planned moon landing on February 23. Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander has “no chance”…
US mission to make first-ever private lunar landing blasts off | Space News
If the spacecraft reaches the moon, it would be the first time the US would have a soft landing there since 1972. A mission to…
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering…
Fighting for Space: The Low Earth Satellite Race | Al Jazeera
People & Power investigates the new satellite space race and its implications for the future. Space may be infinite, but the Earth’s orbit is not.…
India’s Aditya-L1 sun mission reaches solar orbit | Space News
Launched in September, the solar observation mission will undertake a comprehensive study of the sun. India’s solar observation mission has entered the sun’s orbit after…
School in Thailand offers safe space for harassed environment activists | Environment
On a sun-dappled spot of sandy land along Thailand’s east coast, class is in session, as a group of environmental defenders listens to local activists…
Astropolitical Developments in Indonesia: Are They the Same as Developed Countries?
Issues regarding defense and security are now experiencing increasingly complex developments, where the areas that are the focus of defense and security no longer include…
Andrew Haigh dug deep to tell his story and become vulnerable
Most of us want to connect and be understood. Most of us want to feel less alone in the world. It’s why we read books…