Space Alliances and Discoveries: Recent Developments in Aerospace

Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales discuss space alliances. NASA's DART mission images reveal insights about near-Earth asteroids. SpaceX eyes Australia's coast for Starship rocket recovery.

Leonardo is in talks with France's Airbus and Thales to form alliances in the space sector, according to CEO Roberto Cingolani. This marks the first confirmation of these discussions aimed at strengthening the European space industry.

High-resolution images from NASA's DART mission have provided new insights into the complex history of two near-Earth asteroids, Dimorphos and Didymos. Scientists are utilizing this data to understand binary asteroid systems better.

SpaceX is negotiating with U.S. and Australian officials to land a Starship rocket off Australia's coast. This initiative could lead to a significant presence for SpaceX in the region, following a successful controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean in June.

(With inputs from agencies.)