A new generation of space companies is thinking bigger. From kilometers-wide orbital data centers to solar power stations requiring even larger structures in space, some of the most ambitious space […] The post Space-based solar power startups are banking on Starship’s success appeared first on SpaceNews.
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W-3 focused on gathering data for military hypersonic research. The post Varda Space reentry capsule lands in Australia, completes hypersonic research mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Space computing specialist Ramon.Space announced a deal to supply digital communication channelizer systems for at least 70 upcoming OneWeb satellites, helping transition the constellation to a software-defined network that can be updated in orbit. The post Eutelsat plots digital upgrades for follow-on OneWeb satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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OroraTech has secured an extra $13 million in Series B venture funding to accelerate the expansion of its wildfire-monitoring constellation, the German satellite operator announced May 14. The post European banks help OroraTech raise more funds for wildfire-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Meink most recently served as deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate confirms Troy Meink as Air Force secretary with bipartisan support appeared first on SpaceNews.
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AST SpaceMobile plans to launch satellites for its direct-to-smartphone broadband constellation every one to two months starting in July, aiming to begin beta services for AT&T and Verizon in the United States before the end of the year. The post AST SpaceMobile ramping up launches ahead of beta service this year appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Trump administration’s initiative aimed at protecting homeland from evolving threats faces technological and financial hurdles The post Senate forms ‘Golden Dome Caucus’ to champion missile defense shield appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Problems with laser altimeters along with lighting and terrain challenges caused Intuitive Machines’ second lunar lander to fall on its side when it landed on the moon in March. The post Altimeter problems, lighting challenges caused IM-2 lunar lander to fall on its side appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The president’s proposed budget includes major cuts to NASA — among them, the elimination of funding for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Set to launch in just two years, […] The post I’m an exoplanet scientist. Here’s what we lose if we don’t launch Roman. appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Today, Earth’s orbits carry over 100 million debris objects, which have already resulted in nearly 400 debris-generating events, according to NASA. In the last six months alone, space debris has crashed into Poland, near Turks and Caicos, […] The post Space debris crisis: the national security threat we’re ignoring appeared first on SpaceNews.
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