Europe ramps up security of satellites – POLITICO
For years, satellite infrastructure was treated by policymakers as a technical utility rather than a strategic asset. That…
Starlink rival launches world’s largest commercial satellite to space
Texas firm AST SpaceMobile has successfully launched its BlueBird 6 satellite. The company is known for building large…
US firm’s space station could be deployed by a single Falcon 9 rocket
As NASA and the US look toward a new era of private space stations, startup Max Space is…
Avon Pension Fund to remain invested in aerospace and defence holdings
The Avon Pension Fund Committee has voted to remain invested in aerospace and defence holdings, despite its recent…
Space race heats up with new orbital data center push
The world is gearing up for the generative AI boom, for better and worse. Scientists are warning that…
China’s Shijian maneuver signals a new lead in the orbital refueling race
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the…
Flaring black hole launches ultra fast winds across space
image: ©ClaudioVentrella | iStock Astronomers using two of the world’s best X-ray observatories have witnessed a dramatic and…
US satellite firm 3D-maps one of China’s most strategic naval bases
US satellite firm Vantor has shown off its advanced imaging capabilities by sharing images of “one of China’s…
UK developing first robotic welder to fix satellites in space
The University of Leicester, in partnership with welding specialist TWI Ltd, is leading the development of the UK’s…
JWST reveals ‘Alaknanda’ a massive spiral galaxy from the early universe
Image of the newly discovered spiral galaxy Alaknanda (inset) as observed in the shorter wavelength JWST bands. Several…
The European Space Agency is refueling, adding billions to its budget to ‘give wings to Europe’s future through space travel’
The European Space Agency said Thursday it would increase its budget for the next three years to almost 22.1 billion…
NASA and Boeing Scale Back Starliner Missions After Fumbled Astronaut Flight
Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft will fly again early next year. This time it won’t be carrying astronauts. Starliner…