The first mission to produce solar energy in Space was a success
Soon, zero-emission energy to power smartphones and computers could come from solar collectors in space instead of traditional wind farms on Earth. The California institute of Technology (Caltech) is studying the feasibility…
China launches Jielong-3 rocket as commercial missions pick up pace
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) – A small but powerful Chinese rocket capable of carrying payloads at competitive costs delivered nine satellites into orbit on Saturday, Chinese state media reported,…
Final chapter for the ISS: transitioning to a new space exploration era
After over twenty years of pioneering research and global collaboration, NASA has outlined its plans for concluding the International Space Station‘s (ISS) mission. The agency’s vision for the future shifts the focus from…
India ISRO’s Aditya-L1 solar mission reaches destination
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – The Indian Space Research Organisation‘s inaugural solar mission, Aditya-L1, has reached its destination within the anticipated four-month timeframe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on…
ERMIS project paves the way for advanced space connectivity
In a groundbreaking initiative, the ERMIS project emerges as a trailblazing demonstration of essential space connectivity capabilities tied to Greece’s ambitious €200 million national small satellite project. Spearheaded by the National Kapodistrian…
Amazon seeks dismissal of lawsuit over Kuiper satellite launch contracts
By Joey Roulette (Reuters) – Amazon.com asked a Delaware court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by shareholders over the company’s Kuiper satellite launch contracts, arguing in a filing that the…
Musk’s SpaceX approaches investors for another tender offer
By Jaiveer Singh Shekhawat (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s SpaceX has approached investors about another tender offer that would value the company at above $175 billion, a Bloomberg News reporter said…
Amazon taps SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to help launch Kuiper satellites
By Harshita Mary Varghese and Joey Roulette (Reuters) – Amazon on Friday said it booked three Falcon 9 launches with Elon Musk‘s SpaceX to help deploy the ecommerce giant’s Project…
NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said…
Billionaire Ron Baron says SpaceX will be worth about $500 billion by 2030
By Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) – Elon Musk‘s SpaceX will be worth about $500 billion by 2030, billionaire investor Ron Baron said in an interview with CNBC on Friday. Baron, who…