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At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told

At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said those countries also wanted Malaysia to be the satellite launch centre.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030

Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030

Under its new NASA contract, SpaceX will build what the space agency called the US Deorbit Vehicle to deorbit the space station.
Thu Jun 27 2024
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch

NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch

NASA retrieving precious soil samples collected on Mars and flying them back to Earth, US space agency officials said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Japan's SLIM moon probe unexpectedly survives lunar night

Japan's SLIM moon probe unexpectedly survives lunar night

Japan's space agency said on Monday its SLIM moon lander has unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space

Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space

After 13 years of orbital decay, mainly driven by solar activity, the satellite will naturally re-enter Earth's atmosphere.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Malaysia, Italy to collaborate in space industry development

Malaysia, Italy to collaborate in space industry development

Massimo Rustico said Malaysia has progressive and advantageous ecosystem that support the development of space industry.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Social media and private partnership: Inside the changes at India's space agency

Social media and private partnership: Inside the changes at India's space agency

ISRO used to be a very closed organization. There was hesitation in talking about its missions and somewhat a culture of secrecy.
Fri Sep 29 2023
NASA asteroid sample parachutes safely onto Utah desert

NASA asteroid sample parachutes safely onto Utah desert

The final descent and landing capped a six-year joint mission between the U.S. space agency and the University of Arizona.
Mon Sep 25 2023
What is India's next space mission after moon landing?

What is India's next space mission after moon landing?

India's space agency has set a date for its next mission - this time to study the sun.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test

Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test

The explosion took place about a minute into the test of the second stage engine, the official said.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Malaysia can send second astronaut if country remains committed - Sheikh Muszaphar

Malaysia can send second astronaut if country remains committed - Sheikh Muszaphar

The blueprint is to search for a female astronaut this time and I do hope it will come from Sarawak, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30

China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30

The spacecraft Shenzhou-16 will lift off atop a Long March 2F rocket on Tuesday at 9.31am, the Manned Space Agency said.
Mon May 29 2023
This probe won't need more power than a coffee maker to operate in space

This probe won't need more power than a coffee maker to operate in space

On April 13, 2023, the European Space Agency will for the first time launch a probe to Jupiter.
Sat Apr 08 2023
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch of next space station crew at 11th hour

NASA, SpaceX postpone launch of next space station crew at 11th hour

The US space agency and SpaceX cited a technical glitch concerning the ignition fluid used to start the spacecraft's engines.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Nuclear waste is set to play a role in space exploration

Nuclear waste is set to play a role in space exploration

The ENDURE aims to develop devices powered by americium 241, notably for a series of missions to explore the Moon scheduled for the 2030s.
Sat Dec 10 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024