Space and Science
President Trump’s Golden Dome: golden dream or bla...
With great fanfare, the newly installed American President Donald Trump launched the idea of the United States creating an “Iron Dome” to protect America against aerial threats, similar to how […] The post President Trump’s Golden Dome: golden dream...
Maxar and Ecopia roll out AI-powered Earth mapping...
The product, called Vivid Features, combines Maxar’s satellite imagery archive with Ecopia’s artificial intelligence software The post Maxar and Ecopia roll out AI-powered Earth mapping system appeared first on SpaceNews.
Does Europe need a spaceplane?
PARIS – Europe should be investing in disruptive capabilities like spaceplanes, said Maj. Gen. Philippe Koffi, French armament agency DGA strategic lead for air, land and naval combat. “A spaceplane is maneuverable, reusable and flexible, so it can deliver...
ReOrbit raises 45 million euros to increase spacec...
Finnish spacecraft developer ReOrbit has raised 45 million euros ($53.3 million) to increase spacecraft production to meet growing demand from government customers. The post ReOrbit raises 45 million euros to increase spacecraft production appeared first on SpaceNews.
Successful flight on Falcon 9 for EOS-8’’, MECANO ...
Toulouse, France — MECANO ID, a leading provider of advanced mechanical and thermal solutions for the space industry, has reached a major milestone. On August 26, its EOS-8’’ satellite ejection […] The post Successful flight on Falcon 9 for...
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on ...
See the moon phase expected for September 17, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
Thruster issue delays Cygnus arrival at ISS
NASA is delaying the arrival of a Cygnus spacecraft at the International Space Station to investigate a thruster problem with the cargo vehicle. The post Thruster issue delays Cygnus arrival at ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
Project Kuiper plots broadband services in five co...
Amazon is preparing to double the size of its Project Kuiper constellation to over 200 satellites this year with three more launches, supporting broadband services in the U.S. and four other countries by the end of March. The post...
Impulse Space and Anduril to demonstrate autonomou...
The demonstration, targeted for 2026, will attempt to showcase a spacecraft’s ability to approach, image and maneuver around other objects in orbit without direct human control The post Impulse Space and Anduril to demonstrate autonomous spacecraft maneuvers in GEO...
Axiom and Spacebilt to establish ISS data center n...
PARIS, France – Axiom Space and Spacebilt announced plans Sept. 16 to deliver a data center node with optical communications links to the International Space Station in 2027. The Axiom Orbital Data Center Node on ISS, called AxODC Node...
GHGSat announces $34 million in equity and debt fi...
PARIS – GHGSat plans to expand its greenhouse gas monitoring constellation and analytic services with $47 million Canadian dollars ($34 million) in equity and debt financing announced Sept. 16 . […] The post GHGSat announces $34 million in equity...
NASA, Partners Push Forward with Remotely Piloted ...
NASA and its partners recently tested a tool for remotely piloted operations that could enable operators to transport people and goods more efficiently within urban areas. The team’s goal is to ensure that when these remotely piloted aircraft –...
Architecture Workshop Registration Requests
Please fill out the form below to request registration for the 2026 Moon to Mars Architecture workshops. A request to register does not guarantee participation in the event. Form coming soon…
Starship Block 3 development continues at Starbase...
SpaceX is gearing up for the next evolution of Starship, with Block 3 hardware on… The post Starship Block 3 development continues at Starbase and McGregor appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Webinar Series: Teaching with EMERGE & GLOBE Missi...
Educators, join our free two-part webinar, and learn about bringing coding and citizen science to your learners! The Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a science and education program that focuses on advancing Earth systems science...
Kepler Communications CEO talks sovereignty, secur...
In this week’s special CEO Series edition of Space Minds, we're at the World Space Business Week in Paris. In today's episode, SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Mina Mitry, CEO of Kepler Communications. The post Kepler Communications CEO...
An Eye-catching Star Cluster
Westerlund 1 is the biggest and closest “super” star cluster to Earth. Data from Chandra and other telescopes are helping astronomers delve deeper into this galactic factory where stars are vigorously being produced. Observations from Chandra have uncovered thousands...
SpaceX planning first tests of new direct-to-devic...
SpaceX expects to begin testing direct-to-device services using newly acquired spectrum from EchoStar as soon as the end of next year. The post SpaceX planning first tests of new direct-to-device spectrum next year appeared first on SpaceNews.
Viasat and Space42 to pool satellite spectrum for ...
Viasat and Space42 have agreed to pool their Mobile Satellite Services spectrum, aiming to provide direct-to-device services from the world’s largest coordinated block of D2D frequencies within three years. The post Viasat and Space42 to pool satellite spectrum for...
BlackSky wins second NGA ‘Luno’ contract to track ...
The deal underscores NGA’s push to fold commercial satellite data and artificial intelligence into U.S. national security workflows. The post BlackSky wins second NGA ‘Luno’ contract to track global changes with satellites and AI appeared first on SpaceNews.