‘It basically lifts the skies up.’ NASA discovers Earth’s electrical field at last after 60-year search
A long-sought invisible electrical field wrapped around Earth has been detected more than half a century after it was first predicted to exist.
How to watch Europe’s last Vega rocket launch its final mission on Sept. 4
Europe’s Vega small-satellite launcher is scheduled to fly its final mission on Wednesday night (Sept. 4), and you can watch the swan song live.
Space startups eye opportunities in the orbital surveillance market
Atomos Space and Katalyst Space are collaborating to retrofit geostationary satellites with space domain awareness sensors The post Space startups eye opportunities in the orbital surveillance market appeared first on…
L3Harris Rapidly Advances U.S. Hypersonic Missile Tracking and Defense Capabilities
Threats to our national security increase every day as the United States’ near-peer adversaries develop and field sophisticated weapons on accelerated timelines – including hypersonic missiles that are faster, more…
Catch a Fall Feast of Lunar Occultations in September
September offers a number of fascinating lunar occultation events worldwide. Chances are, there’s one near you this month. The Moon is certainly busy in September, as its passage covers up…
NGA to launch $700 million program to help AI make sense of satellite images
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to solicit bids for “data labeling” services The post NGA to launch $700 million program to help AI make sense of satellite images appeared first on…
Artemis 3 astronauts will walk on the moon with 4G-equipped spacesuits
Artemis 3’s astronauts will wear spacesuits equipped with 4G connectivity — the same 4G that makes up the majority of Earth’s mobile phone networks today.
China launches new set of classified Yaogan-43 satellites
HELSINKI — China launched a second group of classified Yaogan-43 satellites late Monday, adding to a group of nine satellites already in orbit. A Long March 4B rocket lifted off…
ESA delays BepiColombo orbital insertion because of thruster problem
The European Space Agency is adjusting the trajectory of its BepiColombo mission to Mercury, delaying its insertion into orbit around the innermost planet by nearly a year to compensate for…
Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution
New Zealand’s rapidly growing space industry, driven by private ventures, faces challenges with light pollution affecting Indigenous astronomy. Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is crucial.