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- 1Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital mirror plans would harm astronomy●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are raising alarms over Reflect Orbital's proposal, approved by the US FCC, to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting satellites. A representative warned the company's stated goal of 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035 would be 'catastrophic for astronomy', as bright artificial glints in the night sky would interfere with telescope observations of faint celestial objects.
- 2Environmental groups petition FCC over space sunlight startup●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when clearing the plan.
- 3Measurements show AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than agreed limits●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
New measurements of AST SpaceMobile satellites found average brightness seven times above mitigation targets cited in the company's FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold of visual magnitude 7. Astronomers warn that planned further deployments could worsen interference with ground-based observations, renewing criticism of how satellite constellations are regulated.
- 4Falling space junk risk rising, experts warn●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say the odds of a person being struck by falling space debris are increasing as launches multiply, even though getting hit by lightning remains more likely for now. They are calling on governments and companies to be required to use materials that will fully burn up on re-entry, amid growing debate over regulating the space industry.
- 5Google Gemini reportedly sends private Drive files and emails to human reviewers●Google Gemini routes personal Drive files and emails to human annotators
A newly circulated report claims Google's Gemini AI routes users' personal Google Drive files and Gmail messages to human annotators for review, raising fresh privacy concerns about how data shared with the assistant is handled. Commenters are questioning the scope of the practice, whether users were adequately informed, and what it means for trust in Google's AI products.
- 6Trump blames Iran war for defeat, Kannada show claims●ಸೋಲಿಗೆ 'ಇರಾನ್ ಯುದ್ಧ' ಕಾರಣ: ಟ್ರಂಪ್! | NASA Telescope | Oil Price | Masth Magaa | Suttu Jagattu
A widely watched Kannada current-affairs commentary claims Donald Trump attributed a defeat to the Iran war, bundling the claim with discussion of a NASA telescope and rising oil prices. No independent confirmation of the defeat claim is provided, and viewers are debating Trump's Iran policy, its impact on oil markets, and the space news alongside it.
- 7Outlook.com now rejecting email from domains without DMARC●Outlook.com is rejecting email from domains without DMARC
Microsoft's Outlook.com has begun rejecting incoming email from domains that lack DMARC records, a change flagged and widely discussed by email administrators. The move pushes senders to adopt authentication standards like SPF, DKIM and DMARC, which help prevent spoofing and phishing. Admins are debating whether the stricter policy improves security or unfairly blocks legitimate small domains that never set up DMARC.
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Simone D'Amico discusses the growing problem of congestion in Earth's orbit in a talk hosted by the Hoover Institution. With thousands of satellites launched in recent years and mega-constellations expanding rapidly, experts warn that orbital space is becoming crowded, raising concerns about collisions, debris, and the need for better coordination and regulation of space traffic.
- 9Trump Celebrates US Space Policy in Kennedy Space Center Remarks●JUST IN: President Trump Celebrates US Space Policy In Remarks At Kennedy Space Center In Florida
President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, celebrating US space policy. The appearance highlights his administration's push on space initiatives, drawing broad attention as footage of the address circulates widely. Observers are weighing what the remarks signal for the future direction of American space ambitions and priorities.
- 10NASA targets summer 2027 launch for Artemis III astronauts●NASA is on track to launch Artemis III astronauts in summer 2027
NASA says it remains on schedule to send astronauts to the Moon on the Artemis III mission in summer 2027, a flight that would mark humanity's first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972. Outlets are reporting the agency's confirmation of the timeline as preparations for the mission continue.
- 11NASA chief Jared Isaacman discusses Artemis IV moon landing●NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discuses Artemis IV moon landing
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken publicly about the Artemis IV mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface. The remarks have drawn attention to the timeline and scope of the next crewed moon landing under the Artemis programme, with observers watching closely for details on launch dates, hardware and mission goals.