California start-up's bold plan to deliver sunlight 'on demand'
Reflect Orbital's innovative satellites aim to provide continued solar energy availability by reflecting sunlight to Earth after dark.
Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.
Aetherflux aims to demonstrate satellite-based power beaming from low-Earth orbit, potentially paving the way for renewable energy applications on Earth.
TechCrunch Space: The dawn of the space age | TechCrunch
Reflect Orbital aims to control sunlight using satellite technology, fundamentally changing human interaction with the night and day cycle.
Longshot Space proposes a revolutionary kinetic launch method that could drastically reduce the cost of sending payloads to orbit.
Ubotica claims further breakthroughs in live Earth satellite intelligence | Computer Weekly
Ubotica achieves milestone in Live Earth Intelligence with CogniSAT-6 satellite mission.
California start-up's bold plan to deliver sunlight 'on demand'
Reflect Orbital's innovative satellites aim to provide continued solar energy availability by reflecting sunlight to Earth after dark.
Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.
Aetherflux aims to demonstrate satellite-based power beaming from low-Earth orbit, potentially paving the way for renewable energy applications on Earth.
TechCrunch Space: The dawn of the space age | TechCrunch
Reflect Orbital aims to control sunlight using satellite technology, fundamentally changing human interaction with the night and day cycle.
Longshot Space proposes a revolutionary kinetic launch method that could drastically reduce the cost of sending payloads to orbit.
Ubotica claims further breakthroughs in live Earth satellite intelligence | Computer Weekly
Ubotica achieves milestone in Live Earth Intelligence with CogniSAT-6 satellite mission.
China's lunar probe makes first successful takeoff from far side of moon
China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the moon's far side, carrying samples back to Earth, a pioneering achievement for Beijing's space program.
Intuitive Machines wins $116.9M contract for a moon mission in 2027 | TechCrunch
NASA awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to send a lunar lander to the moon's south pole in 2027.
Chinese Scientists Extract Water From Lunar Soil
Scientists developed a method to extract water from lunar soil using heat, potentially aiding future Moon missions.
The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera
ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness.
Inventors on hunt for way to make clean water on moon
Inventors aim to create a reliable water supply on the moon, extracting water from ice in craters for various uses including drinking, agriculture, and rocket fuel.
Moon GPS Is Coming
Nations and companies are advancing efforts to implement satellite navigation on the moon in response to growing lunar exploration plans.
China's lunar probe makes first successful takeoff from far side of moon
China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the moon's far side, carrying samples back to Earth, a pioneering achievement for Beijing's space program.
Intuitive Machines wins $116.9M contract for a moon mission in 2027 | TechCrunch
NASA awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to send a lunar lander to the moon's south pole in 2027.
Chinese Scientists Extract Water From Lunar Soil
Scientists developed a method to extract water from lunar soil using heat, potentially aiding future Moon missions.
The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera
ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness.
Inventors on hunt for way to make clean water on moon
Inventors aim to create a reliable water supply on the moon, extracting water from ice in craters for various uses including drinking, agriculture, and rocket fuel.
Moon GPS Is Coming
Nations and companies are advancing efforts to implement satellite navigation on the moon in response to growing lunar exploration plans.
Boeing is launching a satellite in 2026 to demonstrate orbital quantum communications through entanglement swapping.
AST SpaceMobile Announces First Satellite Launch Dates
AST SpaceMobile is set to launch the first space-based cellular broadband network for public and government use, with significant funding and ambitious coverage goals.
Boeing gunning for space quantum comms work
Boeing is launching a satellite in 2026 to demonstrate orbital quantum communications through entanglement swapping.
AST SpaceMobile Announces First Satellite Launch Dates
AST SpaceMobile is set to launch the first space-based cellular broadband network for public and government use, with significant funding and ambitious coverage goals.
Private astronauts to fly highest mission since Apollo, make groundbreaking EVA
The Polaris Dawn mission, commanded by Jared Isaacman, aims to send humans farther from Earth than in 50 years, pushing technology and conducting spacewalks.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission poised to make history with first civilian spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission marks a historic milestone in private space exploration with the first civilian spacewalk and unprecedented altitude achievements.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn live: non-professional astronauts prepare for first privately-funded spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission signifies a shift in space exploration from government to private companies.
The mission serves as a proof of concept for commercial spacewalks.
Experts offer theory on 'hairy UFO' crash discovered in North Carolina
The debris found in North Carolina is likely from a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft, identified by space experts.
TechCrunch Space: It's a bird, it's a plane - it's a rocket-powered aircraft! | TechCrunch
Dawn Aerospace focuses on creating an aircraft with rocket performance, distinguishing itself from traditional spaceplanes.
SpaceX conducts a successful static fire of Starship
SpaceX conducted the first static fire of Starship 30 for the fifth mission.
Private astronauts to fly highest mission since Apollo, make groundbreaking EVA
The Polaris Dawn mission, commanded by Jared Isaacman, aims to send humans farther from Earth than in 50 years, pushing technology and conducting spacewalks.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission poised to make history with first civilian spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission marks a historic milestone in private space exploration with the first civilian spacewalk and unprecedented altitude achievements.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn live: non-professional astronauts prepare for first privately-funded spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission signifies a shift in space exploration from government to private companies.
The mission serves as a proof of concept for commercial spacewalks.
Experts offer theory on 'hairy UFO' crash discovered in North Carolina
The debris found in North Carolina is likely from a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft, identified by space experts.
TechCrunch Space: It's a bird, it's a plane - it's a rocket-powered aircraft! | TechCrunch
Dawn Aerospace focuses on creating an aircraft with rocket performance, distinguishing itself from traditional spaceplanes.
SpaceX conducts a successful static fire of Starship
SpaceX conducted the first static fire of Starship 30 for the fifth mission.
NASA cancels a multibillion-dollar satellite servicing demo mission
NASA canceled the OSAM-1 mission due to cost and schedule challenges.
The OSAM-1 mission was initially intended for a refueling demonstration but expanded to include in-orbit assembly with the introduction of the SPIDER robotic arm.
NASA's solar sail is tumbling, but that's part of the plan
ACS3 spacecraft is successfully using solar sails for propulsion and exploring future applications in space missions.
Moon landing: US private spacecraft makes touchdown DW 02/23/2024
Private company lands on the moon for the first time in history
Odysseus mission focuses on data collection for NASA and commercial customers
Scientists Are Very Worried About NASA's Mars Plan
Mars Sample Return mission, a critical NASA project, faces budget and timeline challenges.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried
Voyager 1 continues displaying incredible longevity despite exceeding its original mission duration.
Recent communication issues with Voyager 1 are causing concern among NASA scientists.
NASA orders studies from private space companies on Mars mission support roles | TechCrunch
NASA is involving private companies in Mars exploration through research tasks and concept studies, signaling a shift towards commercial support for future missions.
NASA cancels a multibillion-dollar satellite servicing demo mission
NASA canceled the OSAM-1 mission due to cost and schedule challenges.
The OSAM-1 mission was initially intended for a refueling demonstration but expanded to include in-orbit assembly with the introduction of the SPIDER robotic arm.
NASA's solar sail is tumbling, but that's part of the plan
ACS3 spacecraft is successfully using solar sails for propulsion and exploring future applications in space missions.
Moon landing: US private spacecraft makes touchdown DW 02/23/2024
Private company lands on the moon for the first time in history
Odysseus mission focuses on data collection for NASA and commercial customers
Scientists Are Very Worried About NASA's Mars Plan
Mars Sample Return mission, a critical NASA project, faces budget and timeline challenges.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried
Voyager 1 continues displaying incredible longevity despite exceeding its original mission duration.
Recent communication issues with Voyager 1 are causing concern among NASA scientists.
NASA orders studies from private space companies on Mars mission support roles | TechCrunch
NASA is involving private companies in Mars exploration through research tasks and concept studies, signaling a shift towards commercial support for future missions.
Extraterrestrial tourism is booming in this California region
The Contact in the Desert festival celebrates ufology and astronomy, drawing thousands with its vibrant presentations and discussions.
Citizen Introduces the New Satellite Wave X Watches | stupidDOPE
Citizen's Satellite Wave X watches are a blend of advanced timekeeping and stylish durability, receiving signals from satellites and showcasing a futuristic design.
These Alien Worlds Discovered by NASA Could Harbor Life
Humanity's expansion into the galaxy may soon focus on planets likely harboring extraterrestrial life, such as Proxima Centauri b and others.
Startup Says It'll Use Huge Space Mirror to Sell Sunlight During Nighttime
Reflect Orbital aims to sell sunlight via satellite mirrors, but many uncertainties exist regarding feasibility, costs, and the authenticity of their promotional demos.
Basalt plans to hack a defunct satellite to install its space-specific OS | TechCrunch
Basalt Technologies started in a shed, aiming to revolutionize space technology with a space-specific OS.
Startup Says It'll Use Huge Space Mirror to Sell Sunlight During Nighttime
Reflect Orbital aims to sell sunlight via satellite mirrors, but many uncertainties exist regarding feasibility, costs, and the authenticity of their promotional demos.
Basalt plans to hack a defunct satellite to install its space-specific OS | TechCrunch
Basalt Technologies started in a shed, aiming to revolutionize space technology with a space-specific OS.
America's X-37B vs. China's Shenlong: Top space planes and their shadowy role in orbital war
Space planes like the X-37B and Shenlong may redefine military strategy, as they enhance surveillance capabilities and operational superiority in space.
India's Space Tech Sector Soars with Unprecedented Funding | HackerNoon
India's space tech sector is growing rapidly due to significant government investment and support.
The Union Budget allocated INR 1000 crore to boost space technology startups, encouraging innovation and funding.
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.
India's Space Tech Sector Soars with Unprecedented Funding | HackerNoon
India's space tech sector is growing rapidly due to significant government investment and support.
The Union Budget allocated INR 1000 crore to boost space technology startups, encouraging innovation and funding.
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.
Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync
Precise timing is crucial for communications and GPS networks, affected by relativity's time dilation in areas of varying gravitational fields like Earth and the Moon.
NASA Spacecraft Shoots Japanese Moon Lander With Laser
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully hit a retroreflector on Japan's SLIM lander after multiple attempts, showcasing its capabilities for future moon missions.
China's Chang'e-6 launches successfully - what happens next?
China's Chang'e-6 mission to examine rocks from the Moon's far side is the most complex and challenging lunar mission they have undertaken.
Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync
Precise timing is crucial for communications and GPS networks, affected by relativity's time dilation in areas of varying gravitational fields like Earth and the Moon.
NASA Spacecraft Shoots Japanese Moon Lander With Laser
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully hit a retroreflector on Japan's SLIM lander after multiple attempts, showcasing its capabilities for future moon missions.
China's Chang'e-6 launches successfully - what happens next?
China's Chang'e-6 mission to examine rocks from the Moon's far side is the most complex and challenging lunar mission they have undertaken.
Cyber security adoption is vital to Scotland's space race | Computer Weekly
Scotland is a global leader in CubeSat manufacture, offering end-to-end space services and aiming for a secure cyber environment to attract investors.
DARPA Funding Plan to Build Huge Streetlight on the Moon
Honeybee Robotics, under Blue Origin, conceptualizes a 330-foot Moon pole for a base with utility, communication, power distribution, and networking capabilities.
A Chinese firm's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink just launched its first satellites for the thousands-strong network Beijing plans to build
China's Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology launched 18 satellites for planned 15,000-strong 'Thousand Sails Constellation' to rival Starlink by 2030.
World's first wooden satellite could herald era of greener space exploration
Wooden satellites, like LignoSat, offer sustainability benefits and less pollution in space, with potential for use in creating Moon shelters.
Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock
A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.
World's first wooden satellite could herald era of greener space exploration
Wooden satellites, like LignoSat, offer sustainability benefits and less pollution in space, with potential for use in creating Moon shelters.
Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock
A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.
Max Space Is Revolutionizing Balloon-Like Scalable Space Habitats for a New Era in Space Exploration - Yanko Design
Max Space offers cost-effective and innovative solutions for space habitation, revolutionizing the industry.
India's Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays | TechCrunch
Indian space startup Agnikul successfully launches 3D-printed rocket engine in its first sub-orbital test, contributing to developing a commercial orbital launch vehicle.
Japanese Scientists Show Off World's First Wooden Satellite
The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, made of magnolia wood, could revolutionize space sustainability efforts by burning up entirely upon reentry, reducing environmental impact.
Japan Tests Rocket Engine Powered by Cow Dung
Japanese engineers have successfully test-fired a space rocket engine that runs on cow poop.
Using cow dung-derived fuel in rockets could help address the environmental toll of space rockets and off-planet expeditions.
Japanese Scientists Show Off World's First Wooden Satellite
The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, made of magnolia wood, could revolutionize space sustainability efforts by burning up entirely upon reentry, reducing environmental impact.
Japan Tests Rocket Engine Powered by Cow Dung
Japanese engineers have successfully test-fired a space rocket engine that runs on cow poop.
Using cow dung-derived fuel in rockets could help address the environmental toll of space rockets and off-planet expeditions.
Northrop Grumman signed a contract to extend the life of Intelsat satellite IS-10-02 for another nine years using Mission Extension Vehicles.
JAXA enlists railway company to make rockets run on time
JAXA and JR-West collaborate with SKY Perfect JSAT to predict satellite failures using AI technology.
Space Force now planning annual surprise tactical mission
US Space Force plans to increase tactical response launch practice cadence to once a year to demonstrate agility and speed.
Starfish Space and D-Orbit complete orbital rendezvous, bringing Otter Pup mission to a close | TechCrunch
Starfish Space's first mission faced challenges but successfully completed some objectives with help from D-Orbit.
European Space Agency ready to assemble first Ariane 6
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch the first Ariane 6 rocket, focusing on efficiency and increased launch frequency compared to the previous Ariane 5.
Odd drinking cup was designed to work in zero-gravity space without a straw - Yanko Design
Drinking in zero gravity poses challenges but can be improved with specially designed cups like the space cup.
The James Webb's Beautiful Images Actually Arrive in Black and White
JWST captures images in black and white, which are later colored on Earth based on data.
JWST uses infrared waves to see deeper into space and capture information beyond human vision.
Private Moon lander is dying - it scored some wins for science
Private commercial lunar exploration is making significant strides, with the success of the Odysseus lander being a milestone.
Odysseus faced challenges but managed to accomplish landing, deploying 12 payloads, and collecting valuable scientific data, marking progress in NASA's collaboration with commercial entities.
It turns out that Odysseus landed on the Moon without any altimetry data
Intuitive Machines landed the first commercial vehicle on the Moon, despite some challenges.
The founder, Steve Altemus, is proud of the mission's success and the team's hard work.
Epic Shots Shows Derelict Satellite Hurtling To Its Doom
ERS-2 satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere after almost three decades in orbit, captured in photos by nearby satellites.
ERS-2 was a climate pioneer, contributing valuable data on Earth's climate, ozone layer, global warming, and melting ice sheets.
Before snagging a chunk of space junk, Astroscale must first catch up to one
Astroscale launched a small satellite to approach defunct space debris in a complex maneuver.
The satellite will demonstrate technology for removing space debris and potentially apply to satellite servicing or refueling.
Robot set to perform simulated surgeries in space
Uncrewed cargo to ISS now includes mini surgical robot
MIRA robot designed for remote surgeries in challenging areas
Scientists Working on Plan to Cool Earth by Blocking Sun
Scientists are exploring the idea of sending umbrellas into space to block the Sun's rays and mitigate the effects of global warming.
The proposed method involves launching a swarm of smaller shades into space to work together, rather than launching one large structure.
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.
Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon - the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions
Japan successfully landed its first lunar lander, making it the fifth country to do so.
The landing demonstrates new precision-landing technology and new technologies for moving on the Moon.
China lands probe Chang'e-6 on the far side of the Moon
Chang'e-6 Probe landed on the far side of the Moon, using advanced technology for safe landing.
EU grants 15M funding for ICARUS inflatable heat shield
Developing inflatable heat shields for rocket stage recovery and Mars landings receives €15 million EU funding.