Space and Science
Summer Heat Hits Southeastern Australia
January brought blistering extremes Down Under as record temperatures scorched the nation’s southeast.
Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘m...
Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest from customers seeking smaller systems tailored to specific needs. The post Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’ appeared first on...
National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and...
“The NRO is always looking for innovative ways to bring on new partners,” said Chris Scolese, director of the NRO The post National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.
Laser-linked satellite networks moving from concep...
Executives say customers care less about how data moves than what it enables The post Laser-linked satellite networks moving from concept to capability appeared first on SpaceNews.
Australasia Space Innovation Institute applies spa...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Australia is applying space-related products and services to national and regional challenges through an independent not-for-profit organization, the Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII). ASII, which began operations in January, builds on the work of the...
ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s ex...
COO Mark Peller said ULA is aiming for between 18 and 22 launches in 2026 The post ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s exit appeared first on SpaceNews.
Germany funds 78 million euro human exploration co...
MILAN — Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder announced Feb. 4 that the German Aerospace Center (DLR) will receive 58 million euros ($69 million) to build a Human Exploration Control Center to support future robotic and human exploration missions. The total...
Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellers
Amazon announced its first LEO maritime broadband reseller agreements Feb. 10, as it prepares to deploy another batch of satellites this week on the inaugural flight of Europe’s Ariane 64 rocket. The post Amazon Leo nets anchor maritime resellers...
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Scie...
Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 The results from our first visit to the “Nevado Sajama” drill location were intriguing enough to motivate our return to do a deeper dive...
Aerospace attracts partners for DiskSat demonstrat...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – The Aerospace Corp. is sharing DiskSat technology with industry partners as the first four pancake-shaped spacecraft undergo commissioning. Orbotic Systems, a Southern California startup focused on space debris remediation, and San Francisco-based edge computing startup...
Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPA...
Non-venture investment in space startups surged last year to its highest level since a 2021 spike driven by a wave of special purpose acquisition company mergers, according to BryceTech analysis. The post Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high...
CubeSats’ Missions Begin
A pair of CubeSats designed by college students from around the world is deployed into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer on the outside of the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. Students from Mexico, Italy, Thailand,...
Spaceium demonstrates refueling actuator in orbit
SAN FRANCISCO – Spaceium, a startup planning to establish a network of in-space refueling and repair stations, demonstrated the actuator for its robotic arm in space. Extensive testing of Spaceium’s actuator, which flew on Transporter-15, the SpaceX Falcon...
Grants
Grants Status Requests To submit a request, visit NASA General Information Request Form and complete the form. You will receive an automated email with the most commonly requested grant status information. Important Instructions: How to Fill Out the Form:...
NASA’s Hubble Captures Light Show Around Rapidly D...
This stunning image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the Egg Nebula, sculpted by freshly ejected stardust. Located approximately 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, the Egg Nebula features a...
Core Survey by NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Un...
The broadest planned survey by NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will reveal hundreds of millions of galaxies scattered across the cosmos. After Roman launches as soon as this fall, scientists will use these sparkly beacons to study...
ESA awards contracts for Ramses mission to Apophis...
On 10 February 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a contract with OHB Italia for the development of the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses). Launching in 2028, Ramses will rendezvous with the asteroid Apophis before its...
Hubble captures light show around rapidly dying st...
Image: The Egg Nebula
Apolink and Galaxia team up to improve planned dat...
A satellite to be built by Canadian startup Galaxia for launch in 2027 is being lined up for a study aimed at improving California-based Apolink’s proposed in-orbit data relay services. The post Apolink and Galaxia team up to improve...
NASA, Boeing still working on Starliner return to ...
As NASA prepares to launch a new crew to the International Space Station, the agency has yet to decide which spacecraft it will use for the next crew-rotation mission. The post NASA, Boeing still working on Starliner return to...
































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