FAA’s informed consent rules leave space tourists flying blind
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:00
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) current informed consent framework under 14 CFR §460.45 falls dangerously short of adequately warning space flight participants (SFP) about the true risks they face, particularly long-term health consequences that may not manifest until months or years after their journey.
Duffy comments seed doubts about future of NASA Earth science
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:26
Comments by NASA’s acting administrator have created uncertainty about the future of Earth science programs at the space agency.
Iberian wildfires seen from space
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 10:45
Southern Europe is once again in the grip of extreme summer heat. Soaring temperatures and bone-dry land have fuelled widespread wildfires, with the Iberian Peninsula among the regions hardest hit. Flames continue to sweep across parched landscapes, as these images show.
Is Fusion Energy Becoming the Space Race of This Century
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
Encouraged by the potential of clean, continuous, high-density power, commercial investment in fusion energy has grown to more than US$9.6 billion over the last five years, according to IDTechEx analysis.
Around 50 startups have now emerged worldwide, spurred by progress in experimental reactors and aiming to bring fusion into the commercial domain. IDTechEx's new report, Fusion Energy Mar
Encouraged by the potential of clean, continuous, high-density power, commercial investment in fusion energy has grown to more than US$9.6 billion over the last five years, according to IDTechEx analysis.
Around 50 startups have now emerged worldwide, spurred by progress in experimental reactors and aiming to bring fusion into the commercial domain. IDTechEx's new report, Fusion Energy Mar ICEYE introduces Scan Wide mode to enhance SAR satellite imaging capacity
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
ICEYE has launched its latest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging mode, Scan Wide, delivering the largest scene coverage in its portfolio. With this mode, users can capture up to 60,000 km in a single scene or 120,000 km through multi-frame tasking, ideal for maritime monitoring and dark vessel detection.
The new mode leverages ICEYE's phased array imaging technology, offering a range f
ICEYE has launched its latest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging mode, Scan Wide, delivering the largest scene coverage in its portfolio. With this mode, users can capture up to 60,000 km in a single scene or 120,000 km through multi-frame tasking, ideal for maritime monitoring and dark vessel detection.
The new mode leverages ICEYE's phased array imaging technology, offering a range f Indian Private Space Consortium to Build First National Earth Observation Satellite Network
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
In a milestone for India's space sector, a private consortium will design, deploy, and operate the nation's first Earth Observation Satellite System (EOSS). The planned 12-satellite network will be completed within four to five years at a projected cost exceeding Rs 1,200 crore.
The winning team, comprising SatSure, Pixxel Space, PierSight, and Dhruva Space, will execute the mission under
In a milestone for India's space sector, a private consortium will design, deploy, and operate the nation's first Earth Observation Satellite System (EOSS). The planned 12-satellite network will be completed within four to five years at a projected cost exceeding Rs 1,200 crore.
The winning team, comprising SatSure, Pixxel Space, PierSight, and Dhruva Space, will execute the mission under BlackSky signs rapid expansion deal for Gen-3 satellite imagery with new international client
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a two-year early access agreement for its Gen-3 satellite imagery services with a new international customer that began a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January. The accelerated move to Gen-3 reflects strong demand for combining very high-resolution imagery with low-latency, high-cadence monitoring.
CEO Brian O'Toole said BlackSky is increasin
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a two-year early access agreement for its Gen-3 satellite imagery services with a new international customer that began a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January. The accelerated move to Gen-3 reflects strong demand for combining very high-resolution imagery with low-latency, high-cadence monitoring.
CEO Brian O'Toole said BlackSky is increasin Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Multi Antenna Integration for USSF Deep Space Tracking
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) have successfully linked multiple ground-based antennas at Site 1 in Western Australia, marking a first for the program and advancing efforts to build the most capable deep-space tracking radar system in the world.
The calibrated antenna arrays operated as a unified system, enabling pr
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) have successfully linked multiple ground-based antennas at Site 1 in Western Australia, marking a first for the program and advancing efforts to build the most capable deep-space tracking radar system in the world.
The calibrated antenna arrays operated as a unified system, enabling pr Dynamic satellite design advanced through Space RCO industry forum
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office convened its Agile Satellite Industry Engagement Day on July 30, bringing 13 selected industry participants together for intensive technical dialogue on next-generation satellite development.
The event provided a collaborative setting to assess design requirements and acquisition strategies for upcoming near-Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites, along wi
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office convened its Agile Satellite Industry Engagement Day on July 30, bringing 13 selected industry participants together for intensive technical dialogue on next-generation satellite development.
The event provided a collaborative setting to assess design requirements and acquisition strategies for upcoming near-Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites, along wi Intuitive Machines to Acquire KinetX Expanding Role in Deep Space Navigation and Mars Relay Services
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 05:49
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
Intuitive Machines has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arizona-based KinetX, an aerospace company with more than three decades of experience in deep space navigation, systems engineering, ground software, and constellation mission design for U.S. and international clients.
The deal strengthens Intuitive Machines' ability to deliver fully integrated systems for Moon, Mars, and deep
Intuitive Machines has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arizona-based KinetX, an aerospace company with more than three decades of experience in deep space navigation, systems engineering, ground software, and constellation mission design for U.S. and international clients.
The deal strengthens Intuitive Machines' ability to deliver fully integrated systems for Moon, Mars, and deep Irish CubeSat proves wave based control for precise in orbit pointing
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 04:25
London, UK (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite, has validated an onboard Wave-Based Control payload that enables accurate attitude control in orbit. Developed at UCD's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, the software-led experiment demonstrates advanced manoeuvring techniques on a live spacecraft rather than solely in simulation.
Engineering Manager for EIRSAT-1 and UCD control systems ex
EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite, has validated an onboard Wave-Based Control payload that enables accurate attitude control in orbit. Developed at UCD's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, the software-led experiment demonstrates advanced manoeuvring techniques on a live spacecraft rather than solely in simulation.
Engineering Manager for EIRSAT-1 and UCD control systems ex SpinLaunch secures 30 million to speed Meridian Space constellation development
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 04:25
Long Beach CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
SpinLaunch has closed 30 million in funding to accelerate development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its low-earth orbit satellite broadband constellation. The round includes new capital from existing investors led by ATW Partners, along with the previously announced strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace.
The company is targeting its first customer link in the
SpinLaunch has closed 30 million in funding to accelerate development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its low-earth orbit satellite broadband constellation. The round includes new capital from existing investors led by ATW Partners, along with the previously announced strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace.
The company is targeting its first customer link in the Rocket Lab Prepares 70th Electron Mission for August Launch
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 04:25
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
Rocket Lab has confirmed its 70th Electron launch is set for this weekend, lifting off no earlier than August 23 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The dedicated mission, named Live Laugh Launch, will deploy five satellites into a 655 km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial client.
The flight takes place less than three weeks after the company's previous mission, highlight
Rocket Lab has confirmed its 70th Electron launch is set for this weekend, lifting off no earlier than August 23 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The dedicated mission, named Live Laugh Launch, will deploy five satellites into a 655 km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial client.
The flight takes place less than three weeks after the company's previous mission, highlight Rotation corrected orbit method promises centimeter level precision for mega constellations
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 04:25
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
Precise orbit determination is becoming increasingly critical for satellite navigation, positioning and timing as Low Earth Orbit constellations expand worldwide. Researchers have introduced a new method that combines inter-satellite link data with onboard BeiDou-3 observations to simultaneously resolve LEO and BeiDou-3 Medium Earth Orbit satellite orbits with unprecedented accuracy.
The a
Precise orbit determination is becoming increasingly critical for satellite navigation, positioning and timing as Low Earth Orbit constellations expand worldwide. Researchers have introduced a new method that combines inter-satellite link data with onboard BeiDou-3 observations to simultaneously resolve LEO and BeiDou-3 Medium Earth Orbit satellite orbits with unprecedented accuracy.
The a Asteroid family link strengthened by SwRI analysis of Bennu and Ryugu
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 04:25
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
A Southwest Research Institute study of near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu provides compelling evidence that both objects originated from the Polana collisional family in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
The team compared Polana spectroscopy data with spacecraft and laboratory results from Ryugu and Bennu, revealing strong similarities in their near-infrared spectra that
A Southwest Research Institute study of near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu provides compelling evidence that both objects originated from the Polana collisional family in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
The team compared Polana spectroscopy data with spacecraft and laboratory results from Ryugu and Bennu, revealing strong similarities in their near-infrared spectra that