An innovative satellite that offers reliable connectivity wherever and whenever it is needed – in crowded places such as summer festivals as well as following passengers in planes, trains and automobiles – has celebrated its second anniversary in space.

To create a crumbly crater rich in ice and chunky blocks soaked in layers of martian history – like this one recently observed by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express – follow this recipe:

1. Toss a space rock into Mars to form a classic circular base
2. Layer with molten lava 
3. Carve channels with liquid water
4. Chill to create ice, and freeze-thaw multiple times to slowly expand crater edges
5. Sprinkle generously with volcanic dust, and leave to set
6. Serve to hungry Mars fans!

The Golden Dome program represents one of the most ambitious missile defense initiatives in U.S. history.

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Canada’s MDA Space has increased its offer for SatixFy by 43% following a competing bid for the Israeli satellite chipmaker, bringing the total value of the deal to around US$280 million.

Washington, D.C. – SpaceNews is pleased to announce the expanded role of longtime commercial space reporter Jason Rainbow, who will now serve as Senior Staff Writer and Business Intelligence Manager.

ST. LOUIS – Hyperspectral imagery startup Kuva Space will expand its focus on maritime-domain awareness with its second satellite scheduled to launch in June.

ST. LOUIS – Hyperspectral imagery startup Kuva Space is expanding its focus on maritime-domain awareness and preparing to launch its second satellite in June.

The building of twelve Galileo Second Generation satellites is progressing rapidly, with several key milestones achieved in recent months. Among the most significant are the successful compatibility tests with ground infrastructure, an essential step as the satellites move through the production cycle.

Satellite servicing company Starfish Space is ready to launch its second mission, a spacecraft that will attempt to dock with another spacecraft on the same launch.