Space and Science
The West Faces Snow Drought
Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.
NOAA seeks more money and flexibility for commerci...
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to dramatically increase commercial weather data purchases, Taylor Jordan, Commerce Department assistant secretary for environmental observation and prediction, said Jan. […] The post NOAA seeks more money and flexibility...
GAO flags risks in Space Development Agency’s miss...
Congressional watchdog says SDA is overestimating technology readiness The post GAO flags risks in Space Development Agency’s missile-tracking satellite program appeared first on SpaceNews.
HEO acquires in-orbit satellite from Satellogic
HEO, the Australian company that performs in-space imaging of spacecraft, has acquired its own satellite though a deal with Satellogic. The post HEO acquires in-orbit satellite from Satellogic appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space-focused SPAC goes public after pricing $200 ...
TAMPA, Fla. — A shell company chaired by venture capitalist Raphael Roettgen began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange Jan. 28 after raising $200 million to pursue a merger with a space-related business. Space Asset Acquisition Corp., a special...
U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into ...
Upcoming tabletop exercise will examine response to weapons of mass destruction in orbit The post U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why th...
Gen. Stephen Whiting: A space becomes a contested military domain, the Pentagon needs not just rockets but also a sustainment and mobility infrastructure to support satellites The post Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being...
Networks Keeping NASA’s Artemis II Mission Connect...
NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of...
NASA Telescopes Spot Surprisingly Mature Cluster i...
A new discovery captures the cosmic moment when a galaxy cluster – among the largest structures in the universe – started to assemble only about a billion years after the big bang, one or two billion years earlier than...
Chandra, Webb Catch Twinkling Lights
This stellar landscape is reminiscent of a winter vista in a view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (red, green, and blue). Chandra data (red, green and blue) punctuate the scene with bursts of colored lights representing high-energy activity...
ESA at the European Space Conference - Day 2
Two days of intense discussions and exchanges came to an end at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels on Wednesday.
Space Futures Centre, World Economic Forum Launch ...
The Space Futures Centre a global independent center established in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Saudi Space Agency to support the growth of the global space economy […] The post Space Futures Centre, World Economic Forum...
OQ Technology plots smartphone test amid SpaceX’s ...
OQ Technology is preparing to deploy a small satellite to test using C-band to connect smartphones from LEO, joining SpaceX in a push to repurpose part of the spectrum for direct-to-device services. The post OQ Technology plots smartphone test...
NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe...
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has topped itself once again, delivering on its promise to push the boundaries of the observable universe closer to cosmic dawn with the confirmation of a bright galaxy that existed 280 million years after...
China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches,...
China appears set to accelerate its launch rate this year while also conducting tests key to its crewed lunar ambitions and launching major missions. The post China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches, moon mission and reusable rockets...
Earth observation’s adoption gap is a supply desig...
For more than a decade, the Earth observation industry has insisted that commercial adoption is just around the corner. Yet adoption outside defense remains limited, uneven, and difficult to sustain. The question is no longer whether EO is valuable,...
European Space Conference in Bruxelles: ESA DG key...
Video: 00:08:37 Watch the keynote address by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher on the second day of the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels.The European Space Conference is a key strategic event bringing together representatives from ESA, the European Commission,...
FAA projects continuing growth in commercial space...
The Federal Aviation Administration office that regulates commercial spaceflight expects continued growth in launches, despite industry concerns about whether the office can keep pace. The post FAA projects continuing growth in commercial space transportation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Terran Orbital to Deliver Nebula Bus for Mitsubish...
IRVINE, CA – January 28, 2026 – Terran Orbital proudly announces the Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission, a state-of-the-art project in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric US. […] The post Terran Orbital to Deliver Nebula Bus...
Artemis 2 mission timeline: An itinerary for the h...
NASA plans to launch four astronauts on Artemis 2, a 10-day flight around the moon and back. These will be their day-to-day activities.































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