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Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal

Amazon says its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, will begin launching in South Africa in 2027, with residential service expected at commercial start. The partnership with Herotel is described as the first such agreement for Leo in Africa, targeting consumer connectivity ahead of launch.

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2026-07-15T08:30:36.897441-07:00

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Icarus Robotics selects KULR Technology Group for batteries on its ISS-bound free-flying robot platform

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2026-07-15T06:15:51.577157-07:00

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Artemis II crew visits ESA facilities in the Netherlands, credits Orion’s European Service Module ahead of safe return

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2026-07-15T03:52:58.211636-07:00

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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 for a July 16 test launch, targeting first Starlink V3 deployments

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2026-07-15T03:04:57.428538-07:00

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Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal Amazon says its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, will begin launching in South Africa in 2027, with residential service expected at commercial start. The partnership with Herotel is described as the first such agreement for Leo in Africa, targeting consumer connectivity ahead of launch.

2026-07-15T08:30:36.897441-07:00

Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal

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Icarus Robotics selects KULR Technology Group for batteries on its ISS-bound free-flying robot platform Icarus Robotics, a New York startup developing dexterous mobile robots for space missions, has selected KULR Technology Group to supply batteries for “Joy,” its free-flying platform intended for operations on the International Space Station.

2026-07-15T06:15:51.577157-07:00

Icarus Robotics selects KULR Technology Group for batteries on its ISS-bound free-flying robot platform

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Artemis II crew visits ESA facilities in the Netherlands, credits Orion’s European Service Module ahead of safe return Four Artemis II astronauts visited ESA technical facilities in the Netherlands and met the teams responsible for the European Service Module that powered Orion’s lunar mission. The crew also praised the module in Bremen, highlighting Orion’s trans-lunar accuracy, degraded-state manual hand-flying, and a vivid reentry experience.

2026-07-15T03:52:58.211636-07:00

Artemis II crew visits ESA facilities in the Netherlands, credits Orion’s European Service Module ahead of safe return

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Artemis II Crew Returns to Bremen to Thank Europe's Service Module Team

2026-07-15T03:52:58.211636-07:00

Artemis II Crew Returns to Bre

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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 for a July 16 test launch, targeting first Starlink V3 deployments SpaceX is progressing toward Starship’s 13th flight test, with preparations underway for a liftoff as early as Thursday, July 16. A 90-minute launch window is set to open at 6:45 p.m. ET. The mission is planned to deploy the first Starlink V3 satellites, restart a Raptor engine in space, and validate major vehicle upgrades.

2026-07-15T03:04:57.428538-07:00

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 for a July 16 test launch, targeting first Starlink V3 deployments

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Isaacman attends Soyuz MS-29 launch as US–Russia crew arrives at the ISS A Soyuz MS-29 launch from Russia-leased Baikonur in Kazakhstan delivered a new ISS crew on July 14/15, including two Russian and one US astronaut. The docking brought three new crew members aboard, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman witnessing the launch in person.

2026-07-15T02:32:06.464207-07:00

Isaacman attends Soyuz MS-29 launch as US–Russia crew arrives at the ISS

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NASA launches draft RFP seeking industry feedback for the second phase of its commercial space stations strategy NASA has released a draft request for proposal (RFP) to solicit feedback from U.S. industry on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy. The input process is intended to shape the follow-on procurement approach for developing and operating commercial space station capabilities.

2026-07-15T01:52:59.476539-07:00

NASA launches draft RFP seeking industry feedback for the second phase of its commercial space stations strategy

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First in-orbit X-ray imaging demonstration enables medical diagnostics and spacecraft inspection A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, demonstrating potential for real-time X-ray diagnosis for astronauts and for identifying damage to space assets. The results point to applications ranging from treatment of injuries to assessing damaged satellites and spacesuits.

2026-07-14T11:13:59.524340-07:00

First in-orbit X-ray imaging demonstration enables medical diagnostics and spacecraft inspection

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