the weather today, used GPS to navigate, watched a live sports stream, or made an international call, you relied on satellites orbiting high above Earth. Now imagine that, almost overnight, a major collision in space creates a cloud of debris that...

mystery, NASA launched a pair of dedicated spacecraft in 2012. A Mission Designed to Explore a Dangerous Region The twin satellites were known as the Van Allen Probes. They were designed to travel directly through the radiation belts again and again,...

EU’s Galileo network adds two new operational satellites, strengthening its global navigation capabilities. Europe’s Galileo navigation system has welcomed two fresh assets, SAT 33 and SAT 34, into its operational roster, boosting the constellation’s...

China’s offshore Gravity-1 launch carries nine satellites, marking a boost in commercial space activity. On 22 July 2026, a commercial launch vehicle named Gravity‑1 lifted off from an offshore pad near Shanghai, delivering a batch of nine satellites...

of aerospace firms, led by SpaceX, has filed with the Federal Communications Commission to launch more than one million satellites that would act as orbital data centers for artificial‑intelligence workloads. Amazon and Blue Origin have lodged similar...

Scientists tracked two ESA satellites burning through Earth’s atmosphere, capturing rare, high-stakes data on spacecraft reentry and atmospheric interactions. Researchers have successfully executed one of the most high-definition observation campaigns...

SpaceX launches a robotic spacecraft that could transform how geosynchronous satellites are serviced and extended, boosting longevity. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a pioneering payload aimed at reshaping satellite upkeep in...

ESA has launched two new satellites to enhance global monitoring of Earth’s ecosystems, oceans, and climate systems, providing vital data for our planet. The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully expanded its orbital monitoring capabilities with...

jeopardizing astronomy and altering humanity’s night‑sky view. A recent analysis warns that the surge of ultra‑reflective satellites could swamp the night sky with artificial light, jeopardising the ability of astronomers to capture faint cosmic...

Three new FireSat satellites reach orbit to detect wildfires earlier and at finer scale, boosting early warning capabilities. As the United States entered one of its most intense wildfire seasons on record, more than 1.2 million hectares (about 3...

SpaceX’s Starship achieves milestone test flight, landing gently at sea while deploying advanced next‑gen Starlink satellites. SpaceX’s Starship completed its 13th integrated flight test by executing a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, marking...

SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 tests new hardware, heat shield tech, and next‑gen Starlink satellites, marking a key step toward future missions. SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th launch of its colossal Starship vehicle, a flight that will trial fresh...

found on Ceres and various main-belt asteroids, these silicates offer a glimpse into the internal makeup of now-destroyed satellites that were large enough to support internal geothermal activity. The Catastrophic Impact of Triton The most compelling...

an external, space‑borne perspective could become a valuable diagnostic tool. The video also showcases how commercial satellites, originally built for internet service, are evolving into multi‑purpose assets capable of supporting spacecraft inspections,...

to maintain its orientation during its surveillance duties. The mission was part of the FARRAH program, a series of five satellites launched between 1982 and 1992. The peculiar choice of codename—inspired by actor Farrah Fawcett—remains an unexplained...

as five centimetres orbiting at geosynchronous altitude, exposing a hidden cadre of debris that could jeopardise the satellites responsible for communications, broadcasting, weather monitoring and environmental observation. The peer‑reviewed article,...

addition to revisiting the key objectives of Flight 12, the upcoming flight will carry the first operational Starlink V3 satellites ever lofted on a Starship, marking a critical step toward the vehicle’s long‑term service life. Mid‑July Starship Test...

shallower eruption. On May 9, NASA’s Aqua and Terra platforms captured expansive white steam plumes over the water. Other satellites observed the plumes extending several kilometers upward, while NASA’s PACE instrument noted discoloration of the...

event before it reaches the planet. If the concept survives further testing, it could add a new defensive layer for the satellites, navigation systems and power networks that modern life relies on. Deploying a Fleet to Reinforce the Magnetosphere...

place complex payloads on trajectories beyond low Earth orbit. The mission’s architecture relies on six identical small satellites that must function as a coordinated observatory once deployed. Accurate orbital insertion is crucial for the science...