Why SpaceX launched military satellites into Space
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched six military missile tracking satellites just over a week ago, including two prototypes for the Missile Defence Agency and four for the US Space Force. All are part of a new generation designed to detect
NASA to discontinue $2 billion satellite servicing project on higher costs
Βy Harshita Mary Varghese and Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) - NASA said on Friday it is shutting down a more than $2 billion project to test satellite servicing like fueling in space, citing higher costs and schedule delays. The space agency said
China’s Geely launches 11 low-orbit satellites for autonomous cars
By Zhang Yan SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group said on Saturday it has launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites, its second dispatch, as it expands its capacity to provide more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles. The satellites were launched from
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 University of Athens (NKUA), the consortium boasts leading entities in
China LandSpace’s methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit
By Roxanne Liu, Ella Cao and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -A rocket developed by LandSpace Technology on Saturday launched three satellites into orbit, a milestone in the Chinese private rocket startup's mission to test whether its vehicle using methane and liquid
Starlink Antenna and Satellites: an in-depth review of ambitions and challenges
SpaceX has recently taken a significant step forward by unveiling a state-of-the-art Starlink antenna for residential use, demonstrating a fusion of its advanced technology and strategic market expansion. This event coincided with the successful deployment of two satellites, marking a major
How GuardianSat is aiming to protect our satellites
Delaware-based firm GuardianSat received the National Science Foundation's America's Seed Fund grant for its satellite technology that could help us humans safeguard space exploration and communication. On October 12, the business reported this promising news, marking a major milestone in its goal to protect satellites from space debris. Space debris
Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amazon's first pair of prototype satellites for its planned Kuiper internet network were launched into space on Friday from Florida, the company's first step before it deploys thousands more into orbit to beam internet service
SpaceX gets U.S. approval to deploy up to 7,500 satellites
By David Shepardson SpaceX (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it approved SpaceX's bid to deploy up to 7,500 satellites, but put on hold some other decisions. SpaceX's Starlink, a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites