Mysterious lifeforms may be lurking in the dark shadows of the Moon, scientists say. These permanently shaded areas of the Moon's polar regions could serve as safe havens for microbes.

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Axiom Space will fly two data centers on Kepler Communications satellites as the next step of its efforts to develop space-based cloud computing services. The post Axiom Space to launch orbital data centers on Kepler satellites appeared first on...

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Fibertek proudly celebrates the achievement of 2 trillion laser shots fired from NASA’s ICESat-2 satellite in March 2025, marking more than six years of continuous, high-performance operation on orbit. This […] The post Fibertek Celebrates 2 Trillionth Laser Pulse...

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Jared Isaacman is set to participate in a hearing to become the next NASA administrator at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The nomination hearing will take place...

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Millennium Space to deliver eight satellites in 2026 as Pentagon accelerates push on missile defense The post Space Force missile-tracking “Foo Fighter” satellites clear design milestone appeared first on SpaceNews.

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TAMPA, Fla. — British component maker Olsen Actuators and Drives announced plans April 7 to open an office at Cape Canaveral to chase growing demand in the U.S. space industry. The post Olsen targets US space boom with new Florida...

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For most, satellite connectivity means ensuring that people everywhere have access to telecommunications, data and the internet. Connecting this way is a noble goal, and innovators are finding new approaches […] The post Space-based solar power is becoming reality...

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After months of groundbreaking research, exploration, and teamwork aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 has returned to Earth.   NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, splashed down safely...

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As Arianespace wrapped up the webcast of the March 6 launch of the CSO-3 French reconnaissance satellite on an Ariane 6 rocket, the broadcast aired a recorded message from Philippe […] The post Europe pursues ‘strategic autonomy’ amidst geopolitical...

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Was it Robert Heinlein, author of Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, who said that “everything was theoretically possible till it was done”? Whoever […] The post Space has a communications problem appeared...

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Some NASA Earth science missions have been told to prepare termination plans given the potential for major budget cuts in the agency’s overall science activities. The post Potential NASA Earth science cuts highlight budget uncertainty appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China’s construction of a pair of communications megaconstellations could cloud low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages for decades or beyond, according to analysts. The post China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts...

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Europe’s space industry gathered at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands on 3–4 April to gain insights into the future of space in Europe.

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Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details. But the eyes that evolved to help humankind survive and thrive […] The post Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering...

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In most photos, the surface of Mars looks like an empty red wasteland. But if you look a bit closer, the remnants of an ancient alien civilization begin to take shape.

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United Airlines is preparing to launch its long awaited perk next month.

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A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year. The post Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews.

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A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities. The post Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The tech billionaire, known for his companies Tesla and SpaceX, had an important role in the Trump administration, but his time in the White House is now spiraling out of control.

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A Hubble telescope image shows the most detailed view of NGC 346 yet, a stellar nursery within the Small Magellanic Cloud dwarf galaxy.

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