Sentinel-6B satellite set for launch to track rising seas
image: ©janiecbros | iStock Preparations are almost complete in California for the launch of Sentinel-6B, the latest satellite…
In a first, China calls US to avoid satellite collision in space
In a rare instance of collaboration between the space programs of China and the US, the former recently…
New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth
New Zealand’s technology export sector posted record revenues of NZD $20 billion in the financial year 2025, an…
ESA launches HOBI-WAN to produce food in space
image: ©3DSculptor | iStock The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially launched the study phase of its pilot…
Can we design healthcare that survives deep space? Dorit Donoviel explains
Space is no place to get sick, but what happens when you do? That’s the problem Dr. Dorit…
China claims its new missile can change shape at hypersonic speed
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new prototype “morphing” hypersonic vehicle that can fly faster than Mach 5…
Japan tests space-based system to track hypersonic missiles: Reports
Japanese engineers have reportedly developed a hypersonic space-based missile tracking technology. Called the HTV-X, the new tech has…
US firm’s space armor provides hypersonic shielding for spacecraft
As the amount of orbital debris continues to rise, a US materials manufacturer has unveiled a new shielding…
I helped design rocket engines for NASA’s space shuttles. Here’s why businesses need AI as trustworthy as aerospace tech
When I was an aerospace engineer working on the NASA Space Shuttle Program, trust was mission-critical. Every bolt,…
Airbus launch second SATCOM for Spanish Armed Forces
SpainSat NG-II satellite communications in the packing stage, 11 September 2025. Credit: Airbus. The second SpainSat NG-II satellite…
China’s reusable rocket near launch after successful static fire test
China’s private space industry is evolving at a dramatic pace, as it continues to strive to take on…
Mount Maunganui: Syos Aerospace engineer wins aerospace and defence rising star award
She was the only New Zealand winner out of the six categories. The Tech Briefs website said the…