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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 08, 2026
A lithium ion battery experiment has been completed aboard China's Tiangong space station, focusing on basic electrochemical processes that govern performance and lifetime. Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the work, which was carried out by the three astronauts of the Shenzhou XXI crew. The experiment is designed to clar
London, UK (SPX) Jan 09, 2026
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a semi-transparent, flexible perovskite solar cell that generates electricity while allowing control over both light transmission and perceived color for use in windows, building facades, and curved surfaces. The research was led by Prof. Lioz Etgar and Prof. Shlomo Magdassi from the Institute of Chemistry and the Center for

‘Vanguard’ project builds on NASA-developed AutoNav under a $1.9 million SpaceWERX contract

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NASA has decided to bring home early four members of the International Space Station crew because of a medical issue with one of them, a first for NASA.

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NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, seeing it as evidence the agency can do flagships on cost and schedule.

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A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a space telescope larger than Hubble.

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Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after its first, partially successful liftoff in 2025.

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Finding the echo

Thursday, 08 January 2026 14:18
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot training on EchoFinder‑2. Image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot training on EchoFinder‑2.

The launch of USSF-87 comes amid leadership change at United Launch Alliance and pressure to increase launch tempo

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