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...

SpaceX is launching a new generation of military satellites designed to enhance global communications and bolster critical missile tracking capabilities. The U.S. Space Force has bolstered its orbital infrastructure with the successful launch of 21...

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...

Astroscale is developing orbital bodyguards to protect strategic satellites, marking a major shift in how nations defend critical space infrastructure. The rapidly escalating tension in Earth’s orbit, characterized by mysterious close-approach...

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...

spacecraft. By utilizing concentrated laser beams, the company aims to provide a continuous flow of electricity to other satellites, potentially revolutionizing how we power long-term missions. A ground-based test of Star Catcher’s power beaming...

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...

Six toaster-sized satellites will synchronize to form a giant radio telescope, helping scientists study solar eruptions that threaten space missions. NASA is preparing to launch an ambitious mission that will reconfigure how we monitor the Sun,...

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...

A pioneering British mission launching in 2029 will deploy a four-armed spacecraft to capture dead satellites and clear dangerous debris from Earth’s orbit. The United Kingdom has committed over $81 million to a pioneering mission aimed at scrubbing...

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...