What’s next for direct-to-device after SpaceX’s blockbuster spectrum deal
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:00
Maldives plots $50 million fund for sovereign space capabilities
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:00
The Maldives is looking to raise $50 million for a space agency fund that aims to be the first of its kind for an island nation, targeting sovereign infrastructure and support for other developing states facing climate and security challenges.
Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 07:00
Scientists digging through data collected by the Cassini spacecraft have found new complex organic molecules spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. This is a clear sign that complex chemical reactions are taking place within its underground ocean. Some of these reactions could be part of chains that lead to even more complex, potentially biologically relevant molecules.
Published today in Nature Astronomy, this discovery further strengthens the case for a dedicated European Space Agency (ESA) mission to orbit and land on Enceladus.
Researchers ID new mineral on Mars, providing insight on potential early life
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst are part of a team that has identified a unique mineral on Mars, described in Nature Communications. Named ferric hydroxysulfate, the mineral provides clues about the Martian environment and history of the planet, including the possibility of former lava, ash or hydrothermal activity.
Mars gets its trademark red hue from the abundanc Telespazio and ispace Partner on Lunar Transport and Navigation Services
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67 percent) and Thales (33 percent), and lunar exploration company ispace have signed a Letter of Intent to begin technical and commercial collaboration to advance lunar transport and communications. The agreement focuses on leveraging ispace's orbital transfer vehicle capabilities in support of ESA's Moonlight Lunar Navigation and Communication Serv 3 Questions: How a new mission to Uranus could be just around the corner
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
The successful test of SpaceX's Starship launch vehicle, following a series of engineering challenges and failed launches, has reignited excitement over the possibilities this massive rocket may unlock for humanity's greatest ambitions in space. The largest rocket ever built, Starship and its 33-engine "super heavy" booster completed a full launch into Earth orbit on Aug. 26, deployed eight test A New Model of Water in Jupiter's Atmosphere
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Caltech researchers have developed a new simulation of the hydrological cycle on Jupiter, modeling how water vapor condenses into clouds and falls as rain throughout the giant planet's swirled, turbulent atmosphere. The research shows that Jupiter's water is not uniformly distributed, giving missions like NASA's Juno orbiter important guidance about where to look for water on the planet.
J Spongy space dust reshapes understanding of star and planet formation
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Cosmic dust - the tiny particles that seed stars, planets and the chemistry of life - may be far less solid than once assumed. A new review by an international research team suggests many grains are porous, sponge-like structures rather than compact rocky fragments.
Professor Martin McCoustra of Heriot-Watt University, working with colleagues in Germany, Japan, the USA and Spain, helped co Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
A new collaboration between the University of South Australia, Adelaide start-up RapidBeam, and Japan's Warpspace aims to speed development of next-generation space laser communications. The agreement targets faster, more secure, and more reliable data transfer than today's radio-based systems for missions spanning Earth observation to deep space.
At the core is Warpspace's HOCSAI optical Synspective purchases 10 additional Electron launches
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 04:16
Synspective, a Japanese company developing a constellation of radar imaging satellites, has signed a deal with Rocket Lab for an additional 10 Electron launches.
Australia and UK extend Space Bridge partnership
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 03:32
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia and the United Kingdom renewed their commitment to space-related cooperation in an agreement signed Oct.
Flexell Space and NPC Spacemind Partner at IAC 2025 on Next-Generation Solar Array Development
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 03:00
Sydney, Australia — September 29, 2025 – Flexell Space (CEO Taehun Ahn) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Italian satellite solutions company NPC Spacemind at the […]
Australian and Japanese organizations join forces on optical communications
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 00:25
SYDNEY, Australia – The University of South Australia announced an agreement Sept. 29 with Australian start-up RapidBeam and Japanese startup Warpspace to develop laser communication systems.
Varda Space and Southern Launch agree to more capsule landings in Australia
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 21:17
Satellite operators seek help from ITU to improve coordination for space safety
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 20:09
Satellite operators are asking an international regulator to help maintain lines of communication among them to deal with potential conjunctions and other space safety issues.