array of observatories—including the Hubble Space Telescope, the Keck and Lick Observatories, the Swift and Chandra X-ray satellites, XMM-Newton, and the Very Large Array—to analyze the phenomenon. Their data confirmed the event took place approximately...

have already pushed the envelope, with Flight 14 involving the successful deployment of 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites during an orbital trajectory, though that specific vehicle did not survive its return to the Pacific Ocean. The company has...

suggests that Earth’s own rotation creates a subtle, twisted wake in spacetime. While this effect has been observed by satellites like NASA’s Gravity Probe B, scientists are now proposing a novel way to detect it within the confines of a laboratory...

object remains unknown. Determining the source of such an object is a complex, technical undertaking. While rockets and satellites are designed to disintegrate during atmospheric reentry, robust components—such as fuel tanks, specialized adapters, or...

from a moon other than Earth’s, potentially unlocking the long-standing mystery of how Mars acquired its two natural satellites. The spacecraft lifted off atop an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center on October 20. Orchestrated by the Japan...

that mirror the conditions of our local neighborhood. To date, the Hubble survey has successfully documented 111 of these satellites, with 149 observations still pending. The importance of this survey lies in the ongoing friction between theoretical...

with Starfall positioned as a central piece of infrastructure for the burgeoning space-based economy. Unlike typical satellites designed to stay in orbit until their components expire, Starfall is engineered to endure the harsh stresses of atmospheric...

and technology experiments that require ground-based post-flight analysis. However, the transition from expendable satellites to reusable spacecraft introduces significant engineering burdens. The recovery of the vehicle is the defining feature of the...

also introduces complexities, as these platforms can theoretically perform orbital maneuvers that traditional, expendable satellites cannot. This inherent flexibility is a major reason why both Beijing and Washington are investing heavily in the...

gridded datasets typically become available only hours or days after observations are taken. By contrast, geostationary satellites capture infrared radiation and cloud structures multiple times per hour. The study, published in arXiv, demonstrates that...

proportions across the tested soils. Credit: Perla Alalam et al. / arXiv Refining Climate Models for Next-Generation Satellites The optical data acquired in this study provide essential constraints for interpreting future spaceborne missions designed to...

of the volatile nature of the near-Earth environment. As space becomes increasingly crowded with private and government satellites, the ability to predict how these radiation zones respond to extreme solar outbursts is no longer just a theoretical...

Japan completes major rocket reusability test, advancing lower launch costs and boosting its global space industry standing. Japan’s latest rocket trial demonstrated key steps toward reusable launch hardware, marking another advance in the nation’s...

Skyroot Aerospace readies Vikram‑1 for its inaugural orbital launch, a breakthrough set to transform India’s commercial space sector. India’s commercial space industry stands on the brink of a historic breakthrough as Skyroot Aerospace readies the...

NASA’s rescue of the aging Swift telescope hits a snag as Link spacecraft suffers critical hardware failures in orbit. NASA’s plan to revive the Swift space telescope has hit a significant snag after the Link servicing spacecraft suffered hardware...

Astronomers may have discovered a mysterious exomoon that defies known satellite behavior, marking a potential breakthrough after decades of searching. Astronomers have identified a massive object, comparable to Jupiter, that appears to circle a brown...

China’s Long March 7A blew up 85 seconds after liftoff, killing a communications satellite and sparking doubts over future launch plans. On August 10, 2026, a Chinese Long March 7A vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure roughly one minute and a half...

A stunning new solar image captures massive, glowing plasma loops towering along the Sun’s edge, offering a rare glimpse into our star’s magnetic activity. A striking new photograph has captured massive loops of plasma arching high above the Sun’s...

NASA’s Swift mission successfully tested innovative spacecraft servicing techniques, offering critical insights for the future of orbital operations. NASA has released a comprehensive review of the Swift boost mission, an ambitious endeavor that sought...

Scientists have discovered a strange new wave pattern in Earth’s magnetic shield, revealing why specific regions react differently to solar particle storms. New research has uncovered why the outer reaches of Earth’s magnetic environment exhibit...