Japanese wooden satellite launched to help curb space trash - Yanko Design
The first wooden satellite, LingoSat, could revolutionize satellite design by minimizing space debris and pollution.
Palmer Luckey's buzzy defense firm Anduril is expanding into the space business
Anduril is entering the space market with a mission planned for 2025, focusing on AI-powered technologies. It has partnered with Apex for satellite development.
This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space
The National Satellite Test Facility in the UK centralizes satellite testing processes, improving efficiency and readiness for complex satellite missions.
China launches 18 satellites into space
China launched 18 satellites to enhance its orbital network.
This small wooden cube is actually a satellite that's being sent to space
Aluminum is the predominant material in satellites, posing an environmental issue upon reentry due to ozone layer damage.
Researchers from Kyoto University are developing wooden satellites as a more environmentally friendly alternative to aluminum.
Japanese wooden satellite launched to help curb space trash - Yanko Design
The first wooden satellite, LingoSat, could revolutionize satellite design by minimizing space debris and pollution.
Palmer Luckey's buzzy defense firm Anduril is expanding into the space business
Anduril is entering the space market with a mission planned for 2025, focusing on AI-powered technologies. It has partnered with Apex for satellite development.
This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space
The National Satellite Test Facility in the UK centralizes satellite testing processes, improving efficiency and readiness for complex satellite missions.
China launches 18 satellites into space
China launched 18 satellites to enhance its orbital network.
This small wooden cube is actually a satellite that's being sent to space
Aluminum is the predominant material in satellites, posing an environmental issue upon reentry due to ozone layer damage.
Researchers from Kyoto University are developing wooden satellites as a more environmentally friendly alternative to aluminum.
SpaceX takes a proactive step toward responsible behavior in orbit
SpaceX plans to bring down around 100 first-generation Starlink satellites due to a common issue that could increase the chances of future failures.
This is part of SpaceX's commitment to space sustainability and keeping low-Earth orbit clear of debris.
China Joins SpaceX in Ruining Astronomy for Everybody
China's new Qianfan satellites are significantly impacting astronomers due to their brightness, rivaling space-based competitors and altering night sky visibility.
As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches
Consumer advocacy group calls for environmental review of low-Earth-orbit satellites like StarLink.
Elon Musk Says Next-Gen Starlink Satellites Will Be so Huge They'll Need to be Launched With Starship
SpaceX is set to launch next-generation Starlink satellites solely with Starship, enabling significantly increased bandwidth and reduced latency.
SpaceX nears 7000 Starlinks launched after early morning success
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit after a topsy-turvy weekend.
SpaceX celebrates Falcon 9 anniversary with Starlink launch
SpaceX launched 20 Starlink satellites on the 14th anniversary of Falcon 9's first-ever launch.
SpaceX takes a proactive step toward responsible behavior in orbit
SpaceX plans to bring down around 100 first-generation Starlink satellites due to a common issue that could increase the chances of future failures.
This is part of SpaceX's commitment to space sustainability and keeping low-Earth orbit clear of debris.
China Joins SpaceX in Ruining Astronomy for Everybody
China's new Qianfan satellites are significantly impacting astronomers due to their brightness, rivaling space-based competitors and altering night sky visibility.
As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches
Consumer advocacy group calls for environmental review of low-Earth-orbit satellites like StarLink.
Elon Musk Says Next-Gen Starlink Satellites Will Be so Huge They'll Need to be Launched With Starship
SpaceX is set to launch next-generation Starlink satellites solely with Starship, enabling significantly increased bandwidth and reduced latency.
SpaceX nears 7000 Starlinks launched after early morning success
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit after a topsy-turvy weekend.
SpaceX celebrates Falcon 9 anniversary with Starlink launch
SpaceX launched 20 Starlink satellites on the 14th anniversary of Falcon 9's first-ever launch.
Technology is being used to predict and fight wildfires through various methods such as AI algorithms and satellites.
Startups like Pano AI, OroraTech, Overstory, and Rain are leveraging technology for wildfire detection and prevention.
Low orbit satellites for phone service may be very bright
Starlink's new Direct to Cell (DTC) satellites may be significantly brighter in the sky, potentially exacerbating light pollution concerns.
Bridgit Mendler's Northwood makes ground station connection with Planet Labs in key test | TechCrunch
Northwood Space's phased-array antenna system achieved successful communication with Planet Labs satellites, addressing key connectivity needs in the growing space industry.
Technology Bolsters the Battle Against Wildfires
Technology is being used to predict and fight wildfires through various methods such as AI algorithms and satellites.
Startups like Pano AI, OroraTech, Overstory, and Rain are leveraging technology for wildfire detection and prevention.
Low orbit satellites for phone service may be very bright
Starlink's new Direct to Cell (DTC) satellites may be significantly brighter in the sky, potentially exacerbating light pollution concerns.
Bridgit Mendler's Northwood makes ground station connection with Planet Labs in key test | TechCrunch
Northwood Space's phased-array antenna system achieved successful communication with Planet Labs satellites, addressing key connectivity needs in the growing space industry.
Satellites are photobombing astronomy data - could AI offer a solution?
Machine-learning algorithms can facilitate better interpretation of images affected by satellite streaks, aiding astronomical observations significantly.
Satellites and Space Stations BewareNukes in Space Could Threaten the Skies
Setting off a nuclear bomb in space is a bad idea, with concerns raised over Russia's potential space nuclear weapon program.
This unfolding thermal telescope can tell if your home is leaking heat
SuperSharp aims to develop an affordable unfolding heat-detecting telescope for high-resolution thermal images, filling the gap between large, expensive satellites and small, low-cost ones.
Iran launches three satellites into orbit amid rising tensions with West
Iran launches three satellites into orbit.
Satellites are for testing advanced satellite subsystems, space-based positioning technology, and narrowband communication.
Satellites are photobombing astronomy data - could AI offer a solution?
Machine-learning algorithms can facilitate better interpretation of images affected by satellite streaks, aiding astronomical observations significantly.
Satellites and Space Stations BewareNukes in Space Could Threaten the Skies
Setting off a nuclear bomb in space is a bad idea, with concerns raised over Russia's potential space nuclear weapon program.
This unfolding thermal telescope can tell if your home is leaking heat
SuperSharp aims to develop an affordable unfolding heat-detecting telescope for high-resolution thermal images, filling the gap between large, expensive satellites and small, low-cost ones.
Iran launches three satellites into orbit amid rising tensions with West
Iran launches three satellites into orbit.
Satellites are for testing advanced satellite subsystems, space-based positioning technology, and narrowband communication.
Elon Musk has gained a concerning level of power over US national security | Robert Reich
Elon Musk's joking post about assassinations triggered an investigation by the Secret Service, highlighting the risks of individual influence on national security.
The first commercial satellite launched 25 years ago-and totally changed the world
Ikonos revolutionized Earth observation by making satellite imagery commercially accessible, facilitating profound impacts on environmental monitoring and data liberalization.
Space Force aims to track enemy aircraft with satellites by 2030s
The Space Force plans to deploy tracking satellites for aerial and ground targets by early 2030s amid resource constraints.
New satellite to image the Earth and strengthen Europe's Copernicus programme - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The successful launch of Sentinel-2C enhances Copernicus, providing crucial data for climate and disaster response.
How India can become a science powerhouse
India has the opportunity to enhance science funding by encouraging businesses to contribute more.
Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated
2024 shaping up to be an exciting year for spaceflight community
Astroscale launched a satellite to approach and inspect space junk in orbit.
The New Space Race Is Causing New Pollution Problems
The number of rocket launches has increased significantly in recent years, with companies like SpaceX and government agencies launching thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Scientists are concerned about the environmental effects of rocket launches, including the scattering of pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere.
Regulators do not currently have rules in place regarding pollution from space launches.
Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated
2024 shaping up to be an exciting year for spaceflight community
Astroscale launched a satellite to approach and inspect space junk in orbit.
The New Space Race Is Causing New Pollution Problems
The number of rocket launches has increased significantly in recent years, with companies like SpaceX and government agencies launching thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Scientists are concerned about the environmental effects of rocket launches, including the scattering of pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere.
Regulators do not currently have rules in place regarding pollution from space launches.
Low-orbit satellites by Albedo Space can capture small objects, raising privacy concerns.
Technology benefits like disaster response and life-saving must be balanced with privacy implications.
Intelligence About Russia Puts Focus on New U.S. Satellite Push
The United States is taking steps to bolster its military presence in space in response to concerns about advances in Russian and Chinese capabilities
The Pentagon has launched a prototype missile-tracking system as part of a new plan to blanket low-Earth orbit with smaller and cheaper satellites
We Need Cybersecurity in Space to Protect Satellites
Satellites are vulnerable to cyberattacks and these attacks can have devastating consequences.
Immediate action is needed to strengthen satellite cybersecurity and prevent catastrophic disruptions.
German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands
Rocket Factory Augsburg plans to launch rockets into space once a month from SaxaVord Spaceport on the Shetland Islands.
The company aims to achieve Europe's first-ever launch delivering satellites into orbit this summer.
Two explosions from the sun set to impact Earth from TODAY
Earth is under a solar storm warning this week after the sun unleashed two powerful streams of energized particles directly at our planet.
The solar storms have a 60 percent chance of causing radio blackouts and disruptions to satellites and power grids on Earth.
Chinese company launches solid-fuelled rocket from sea
Chinese startup Orienspace has successfully launched its first rocket from a sea-based platform, sending three satellites into orbit.
The Gravity-1 rocket is the world's most powerful solid-propellant launch vehicle developed by a private Chinese company.
Launching rockets from sea provides benefits such as increased payload capacity and reduced risk to populated areas.
AI Detects Methane Plumes from Space
A machine learning tool developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and Trillium Technologies can detect methane plumes from space using data from hyperspectral satellites.
The tool could help identify "super emitters" of methane and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The model was trained with data from NASA's AVIRIS aerial sensor and achieved 81% accuracy in detecting large methane plumes.
Impulse Space appears to succeed with its first spacecraft
SpaceX launched its ninth "Transporter" mission, carrying small- and medium-sized satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Impulse Space, a company founded by former SpaceX employee Tom Mueller, had its first vehicle, the Mira spacecraft, launched during the mission.
Last mile services, such as Impulse Space, provide in-space propulsion for satellites to reach different orbits.