SpaceX wins Pentagon contract and FCC nod to turn Starlink into 5G carrier and gigabit network provider ahead of IPO
Elon Musk’s business undertakings, like Tesla and SpaceX, keep scoring points with the federal government. SpaceX has been…
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…
A Solution to Satellite Pollution? Make Them Indestructible
Each year, thousands of satellites at the end of their life fall toward Earth, burning up in the…
China’s Long March-8A rocket launches internet satellites-Xinhua
A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft…
JAXA calls off launch of eighth H3 rocket due to emergency shutdown
Japan’s space agency on Wednesday morning canceled the launch of its eighth H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No.…
New ‘CRASH Clock’ Warns of 2.8-Day Window Before Likely Orbital Collision
Last week, a Chinese spacecraft passed within just 655 feet (200 meters) of a Starlink satellite, narrowly avoiding…
China’s Kuaizhou-11 Y8 rocket launches space experimental spacecraft into space-Xinhua
A Kuaizhou-11 Y8 carrier rocket carrying one space experimental spacecraft blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center…
UK defense minister warns ‘shadow of war knocking on Europe’s door’ – POLITICO
Hostile intelligence activity against British military personnel and property has risen by more than 50 percent over the…
Space Force Unveils 7 Bizarre Themes to Name Its War Tech
In an effort to reinforce its identity as the youngest military branch, the U.S. Space Force is adopting…
Your Next Flight Might Be Directed From Space
If you’re traveling during the holiday season, then you’ll likely be anticipating the dreaded packed airports and flight…
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
PARIS — Norway’s Kongsberg and Germany’s Helsing are teaming up to provide Europe with a sovereign satellite constellation…
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…