[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Conor Dillon

Snippet: Podcast & radio host, video journalist, reporter - focused on medical research, space and human psychology.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/conor-dillon/person-36022693

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lea Albrecht

Snippet: Science reporter and editor. Passionate about breaking down complex scientific topics. Areas of focus: earth observation, space exploration and sex ed. Creator of Sex & the Body, a video series about female sexuality.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lea-albrecht/person-36338762

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mabel Gundlach

Snippet: Head of Science Video Team. Editor & Reporter with an interest in topics ranging from ornithology to space.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/mabel-gundlach/person-44398805

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Dmitry Ponyavin

Snippet: Dmitry Ponyavin focuses on the post-Soviet space, while maintaining an in-depth knowledge of major global issues.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/dmitry-ponyavin/person-66805143

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Julian Peschel

Snippet: Geospatial analyst in DW’s data journalism unit, using satellite data to generate insights for places or issues otherwise inaccessible.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/julian-peschel/person-74189962

[2026-02-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa

Snippet: Analysts say Beijing is gifting space infrastructure as a form of soft power on the continent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344266/how-china-building-hi-tech-backbone-africas-space-ambitions

[2026-02-23 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | As geopolitical tensions rise, Hong Kong needs clear, confident messaging

Snippet: Readers discuss the government’s recruitment for the post of director of information services, and pay tribute to an advocate for international collaboration in space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344238/geopolitical-tensions-rise-hong-kong-needs-clear-confident-messaging

[2026-02-23 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NASA will return its moon rocket to the hangar for more repairs before astronauts strap in

Snippet: This image provided by NASA shows NASA’s moon rocket sits on the pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (NASA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-artemis-moon-rocket-astronauts-fd01553c1eae0f839ba86bb742bf4d86

[2026-02-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Satellite images show first glimpse of China’s Type 095 nuclear submarine

Snippet: Next-generation SSN features advanced acoustic stealth and strike capacity, narrowing tech gap with rival US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344256/chinas-type-095-nuclear-submarine-spotted-first-time-new-satellite-images

[2026-02-22 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: NASA отложит запуск к Луне пилотируемого корабля "Орион"

Snippet: Национальное управление США по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства (NASA) отложит запуск к Луне космического аппарата "Орион" с четырьмя астронавтами на борту на неопределенный срок. Об этом в субботу, 21 февраля, cообщает пресс-служба NASA.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/nasa-otlozit-zapusk-k-lune-pilotiruemogo-korabla-orion-izza-nepoladok/a-76075351

[2026-02-22 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: चेन्नई में घर की छत पर बने इस शानदार टैरेस गार्डन को देखिए

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/small-space-big-harvest-how-to-grow-food-on-a-terrace/video-75781772

[2026-02-22 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nasa moon rocket hit by new problem, pushing launch with astronauts into April

Snippet: The Artemis II mission, set to be humanity’s first lunar flight in decades, is facing a helium flow issue just a day after a successful test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344230/nasa-moon-rocket-hit-new-problem-putting-march-launch-astronauts-jeopardy

[2026-02-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips

Snippet: Chinese space scientist Wu Ji doubts the policy will hurt China much and may instead ‘make Europe appear more isolated’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344199/eu-bans-chinese-bodies-critical-tech-programmes-including-ai-and-chips

[2026-02-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Snippet: Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343815/ai-aerospace-china-meme-rocket-shares-take-race-us

[2026-02-21 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nasa aims to send astronauts around the moon in March after successful test

Snippet: The earliest date for the Artemis II lunar mission has been set thanks to ‘major progress’ made after a previous failed rehearsal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344184/nasa-aims-send-astronauts-moon-march-after-successful-test

[2026-02-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA, Chinese firm release images showing US military build-up around Iran

Snippet: Imagery of combat aircraft and support planes at bases in the region comes amid reports that Washington appears ready to strike Tehran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344129/pla-chinese-firm-release-satellite-images-showing-us-military-build-around-iran

[2026-02-20 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kisruh Jerman-Prancis Gagalkan Proyek Jet Tempur Eropa?

Snippet: Michael Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space, memastikan proyek Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—program jet tempur generasi keenam Prancis–Jerman—tidak akan mati. Namun, dia mengakui, "akan ada restrukturisasi di beberapa bagian.”

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/mampukah-jerman-prancis-kembangkan-jet-tempur-siluman-eropa/a-76039565

[2026-02-20 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nasa ranks 2024 spacecraft mishap among its worst disasters

Snippet: US space agency delivers a harsh assessment of a botched Boeing Starliner test flight that stranded two astronauts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344068/nasa-ranks-2024-spacecraft-mishap-among-its-worst-disasters

[2026-02-17 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘The smell is awful’: Indonesia’s capital is drowning in waste

Snippet: With 42 million people churning out 14,000 tonnes of rubbish every day, Jakarta and its satellite cities are running out of room for trash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343789/indonesias-capital-drowning-waste-smell-awful

[2026-02-17 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is being told to integrate commercial space tech with military systems

Snippet: Appeal comes as strategic rivals such as the US are increasingly eyeing military uses for tech developed by private firms such as SpaceX

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343762/why-china-being-urged-integrate-commercial-space-tech-military-systems

[2026-02-17 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Тихановская на MSC: Наша цель - вернуть Беларусь в Европу

Snippet: На Мюнхенской конференции по безопасности (MSC) состоялась панельная дискуссия "Беларусь - в центре внимания". Это первый случай, когда обсуждение Беларуси проходит в основной программе форума. Будущее страны в условиях новой геополитической реальности в субботу, 14 февраля, обсудили лидер белорусских демократических сил Светлана Тихановская, глава МИД Литвы Кястутис Будрис и сенатор США Петер Уэлч.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/tihanovskaa-na-munhenskoj-konferencii-nasa-cel-vernutsa-v-evropejskuu-semu/a-75974662

[2026-02-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Steve Durst – the US citizen space diplomat who reached out to China

Snippet: Durst, who has died aged 82, bridged a political divide for the ‘shared excitement of exploring the cosmos’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343571/steve-durst-us-citizen-space-diplomat-who-reached-out-china

[2026-02-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese journalists who accused a party official of corruption released

Snippet: Case in Sichuan province raises fresh concerns about abuse of power and the shrinking space for media oversight and public expression

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3343751/chinese-journalists-who-accused-communist-party-official-corruption-released-bail

[2026-02-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The A Cafe twisted with authentic Sri Lankan flavours - DailyNews

Snippet: Tucked away on the charming Alfred House Avenue in Colombo 03, The A Cafe—also known as The Avenue Cafe—opens its doors as more than just a place to eat. It is an experience thoughtfully designed for those who appreciate comfort, creativity, and real food made with heart. With its classic front porch welcoming guests at first glance, the café flows seamlessly into a cool, air-conditioned indoor dining space, private dining rooms for intimate gatherings, and an eco-friendly misty backyard filled

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/business/951709/the-a-cafe-twisted-with-authentic-sri-lankan-flavours/

[2026-02-15 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: На Международную космическую станцию прибыл новый экипаж

Snippet: На Международную космическую станцию (МКС) в субботу, 14 февраля, прибыл новый экипаж. Это произошло через месяц после экстренного возвращения предыдущей команды. Астронавты NASA Джессика Меир и Джек Хэтэуэй, француженка Софи Адено и российский космонавт Андрей Федяев добрались до станции за 34 часа.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/na-mezdunarodnuu-kosmiceskuu-stanciu-pribyl-novyj-ekipaz/a-75976577

[2026-02-15 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 astronauts arrive at International Space Station to replace Nasa’s crew

Snippet: The unprecedented medical evacuation meant spacewalks were paused and research cut down due to the small crew remaining

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343602/4-astronauts-arrive-international-space-station-replace-nasas-evacuated-crew

[2026-02-13 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SpaceX, NASA set to launch astronauts to ISS - DailyNews

Snippet: A SpaceX capsule will soon ferry four astronauts to the International Space Station, bring the orbiting laboratory back to full staff after a month of operating with a skeleton crew.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/breaking-news/950953/spacex-nasa-set-to-launch-astronauts-to-iss/

[2026-02-13 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tilvin Silva and delegation in talks with Kerala Chief Minister to boost tourism and culture - DailyNews

Snippet: Discussions between a visiting Sri Lankan delegation which included JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva and Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayvi Vijayan focussed on boosting tourism and culture. The delegation visited the Vikhram Sarabhai Space Center and India’s first container transhipment port at Vizhinjam to see India’s advancement in science and technology and the blue economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950542/tilvin-silva-and-delegation-in-talks-with-kerala-chief-minister-to-boost-tourism-and-culture/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian-Chinese initiatives contribute to strengthening international security - DailyNews

Snippet: In 2008, Russia and China presented at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva a draft international treaty on the prevention of an arms race and the militarization of outer space.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/world/950572/russian-chinese-initiatives-contribute-to-strengthening-international-security/

[2026-02-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 10, 9, 8 ... rocket test puts China neck and neck with US in moon race

Snippet: Space analysts call China’s successful test a ‘significant milestone’ as SpaceX and Blue Origin vie to provide US lunar lander

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343346/10-9-8-rocket-test-puts-china-neck-and-neck-us-moon-race

[2026-02-12 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leaked letter spotlights Philippines’ South China Sea tug of war

Snippet: The letter by Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro warns against public exchanges that could narrow the country’s ‘diplomatic space’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343226/leaked-letter-exposes-fault-lines-philippines-south-china-sea-strategy

[2026-02-11 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Mengzhou spacecraft passes key test for 2030 crewed moon mission

Snippet: Test features first flight and controlled vertical splashdown of a Long March-10 carrier rocket

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343144/chinas-mengzhou-spacecraft-passes-key-test-2030-crewed-moon-mission-long-march-10-rocket

[2026-02-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s hottest openings, from Ébauche to the Hilton’s new Motto hotel

Snippet: The team behind Mt. Yotei launches high-level izakaya Kyanbasu, while Dieci serves thoughtful Italian cuisine in a space reminiscent of a 1970s trattoria

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3342598/hong-kongs-hottest-openings-toni-aus-ebauche-hiltons-new-motto-hotel

[2026-02-10 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Musk’s moon pivot put SpaceX on collision course with China’s ambitions?

Snippet: Elon Musk shifts short-term sights from Mars to the moon, where the race for prime space could pit his company against Chinese research base

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343083/will-musks-moon-pivot-put-spacex-collision-course-chinas-lunar-ambitions

[2026-02-10 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Four Key Strengths - DailyNews

Snippet: In recent years, China has captured global attention with a series of major scientific and technological breakthroughs. Landmark achievements include the Chang’e-6 mission, which successfully retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon; the Beidou Navigation Satellite System, providing precise positioning services worldwide; the commissioning of the world’s first fourth generation nuclear power plant; and the rapid emergence of DeepSeek.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/general-opinion/948510/four-key-strengths/

[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sacred space in the time of metrics - DailyNews

Snippet: The Royal Path at Dambulla still knows how to keep a secret. The stone steps hold the cool of the night. Prayer flags stir without urgency. Somewhere above, the rock face absorbs the day’s first heat the way it has done for centuries, indifferent to schedules, immune to trends. This is the same path kings once walked in retreat and return.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/general-opinion/947340/sacred-space-in-the-time-of-metrics/

[2026-02-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong need not wait to help Chinese space ambitions take off

Snippet: As a leading hub for finance and law, the city has the ‘right stuff’ to be proactive in drawing up solid action plans for the space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342632/hong-kong-need-not-wait-help-chinese-space-ambitions-take

[2026-02-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

Snippet: Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342759/china-sends-fourth-shenlong-reusable-spacecraft-mission-orbit

[2026-02-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alo Yoga takes over waterfront store space in Hong Kong as its Asia play heats up

Snippet: Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342767/alo-yoga-takes-over-waterfront-commercial-space-hong-kong-asia-play-heats

[2026-02-06 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nasa allows astronauts to use iPhones in space to capture ‘special moments’

Snippet: The move is part of Nasa chief Jared Isaacman’s plan to harness private sector firms in a bid to accelerate the agency’s work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342706/nasa-allows-astronauts-use-iphones-space-capture-special-moments

[2026-02-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

Snippet: While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342254/us-china-orbital-arms-race-forging-trillion-dollar-space-economy

[2026-02-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Elon Musk’s space-based AI vision sparked a Chinese solar stock frenzy

Snippet: Musk’s pursuit of space-based data centres has drawn attention to China’s solar industry, sparking market rallies – and calls for caution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342557/space-computing-push-elon-musks-spacex-shines-beam-chinas-solar-supply-chain

[2026-02-06 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Chinese in France suspected of spying from Airbnb are under investigation

Snippet: The Chinese nationals and two others were arrested on Wednesday in an alleged spying case involving a satellite dish

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342564/2-chinese-nationals-suspected-spying-french-airbnb-placed-under-investigation

[2026-02-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

Snippet: As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342234/world-must-act-space-debris-hong-kong-can-play-leading-role

[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Can Iran Attack America? - DailyNews

Snippet: Tensions between the US and Iran have raised questions about a potential conflict. Iran’s leaders have warned that it was ready for war following U.S. President Donald Trump’s consideration of military action against Tehran for its violent crackdown on protesters. U.S. vs Iran Military Strength: The U.S. military vastly outmatches Iran in manpower, budget, airpower (aircraft, tankers), and Naval strength (carriers, destroyers).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/general-opinion/945630/can-iran-attack-america/

[2026-02-05 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nasa’s Juno finds Jupiter is a tiny bit smaller than previously thought

Snippet: The robotic spacecraft was launched in 2011 and has been orbiting ‍the gas giant since 2016, transmitting raw data back to Earth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342429/nasas-juno-finds-jupiter-tiny-bit-smaller-previously-thought

[2026-02-04 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: GaN pioneer Innoscience expands AI footprint with Google hardware collaboration

Snippet: Innoscience claims to be the world’s first to achieve mass production of eight-inch silicon-based GaN wafers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3342376/chinas-gan-pioneer-innoscience-founded-nasa-scientist-secures-google-ai-hardware-deal

[2026-02-03 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ming dynasty ‘Guide to the Galaxy’: China names 2100 space plan after 1637 book

Snippet: Project draws inspiration from Ming scientific philosophy that ‘materials are born of nature; humans transform them through craftsmanship’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342211/ming-dynasty-guide-galaxy-china-names-2100-space-plan-after-1637-book

[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

Snippet: With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341977/china-opens-its-space-sector-hong-kong-should-reach-stars

[2026-02-03 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in record-setting deal

Snippet: The deal is the biggest M&A transaction of all time, with a combined company valuation of US$1.25 trillion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342161/musk-merges-xai-spacex-bid-build-space-data-centres