1.7 Million Satellites and Their Impact on Astronomy
The 1.7 million satellites that companies are planning to launch into Earth’s orbit in the coming years will…
Boeing tests quantum protocol in Q4S payload prior to launch
Engineers at Boeing demonstrated a key quantum protocol during ground testing of the payload for the Q4S mission,…
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket
Japan successfully launched its flagship H3 rocket Friday morning, marking the resumption of the rocket’s flights roughly six…
NASA Just Delivered the Mars Orbiter Update Nobody Wanted to Hear
After more than a decade in space, a vital Mars satellite suddenly went dark in December. NASA has…
EU to squeeze US space tech out of prized satellite airwaves – POLITICO
“It is time to decide whether we want our skies to be stronger or dependent,” Spain’s Digital Transformation…
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat-resistant
A satellite breaks apart during atmospheric reentry, with solar panels, a dish antenna, and other components flying outward…
US: Star Catcher nears launch of world’s first energy grid in space
Star Catcher, the company aiming to build the “first energy grid in space”, just announced it has raised…
Light Pollution Increased 16% Between 2014 and 2022, Study Finds
NASA data showing light pollution increasing over time. Humans have been observing the night sky since the ancient…
Composite Artemis II Animation Shows Just How Much Stuff Is in Low Earth Orbit
We often hear about the number of objects that are whizzing around our planet, but it’s rare that…
Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite now fully operational
Launched last November, the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite has completed the critical in-orbit commissioning phase and marks a milestone…
Satellites Could Start Smashing into Each Other in Less Than Three Days, Study Finds
They fly above us unseen — some are taking photos of outer space — but the intense network…
France and Spain want space reserved for EU firms in satellite frequencies – POLITICO
In a last-minute addition to the agenda for Thursday’s meeting of digital ministers in Nicosia, Spain and France…