Quantum Space acquires Phase Four propulsion assets
Monday, 22 September 2025 09:52
Quantum Space is acquiring propulsion technologies and facilities from Phase Four to support development of its Ranger maneuverable spacecraft.
Mars’s atmospheric mille-feuille
Monday, 22 September 2025 03:00
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Mars’s atmospheric mille-feuille What 3I/ATLAS tells us about other solar systems
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
East Lansing MI (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
The earliest images of 3I/ATLAS, newly uncovered by Michigan State University, reveal how the interstellar object evolved as it traveled through our solar system - and how other distant solar systems might be different from our own.
Even before the comet was discovered in early July, it was hiding among the stars, too faint to be noticeable. In a new paper published in the Astrophysical Jo
The earliest images of 3I/ATLAS, newly uncovered by Michigan State University, reveal how the interstellar object evolved as it traveled through our solar system - and how other distant solar systems might be different from our own.
Even before the comet was discovered in early July, it was hiding among the stars, too faint to be noticeable. In a new paper published in the Astrophysical Jo JUNO begins decade-long mission to probe neutrino mysteries
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
JUNO, the massive Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in China, has officially started recording data, launching a ten-year program to investigate one of the most elusive particles in physics. Supported by an international collaboration that includes the CNRS, the detector aims to reveal how neutrinos influence both the subatomic world and the evolution of the Universe.
Neutrinos are
JUNO, the massive Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in China, has officially started recording data, launching a ten-year program to investigate one of the most elusive particles in physics. Supported by an international collaboration that includes the CNRS, the detector aims to reveal how neutrinos influence both the subatomic world and the evolution of the Universe.
Neutrinos are SES to test Cailabs optical ground stations for next generation laser links
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
SES will evaluate new optical ground stations from France-based Cailabs to move space data using laser rather than radio signals. The company aims to lift throughput, harden link security, and ease congestion across increasingly crowded radio frequency bands by tapping optical communications.
The effort advances space laser links that can reach up to 10 gigabits per second, roughly 100 tim
SES will evaluate new optical ground stations from France-based Cailabs to move space data using laser rather than radio signals. The company aims to lift throughput, harden link security, and ease congestion across increasingly crowded radio frequency bands by tapping optical communications.
The effort advances space laser links that can reach up to 10 gigabits per second, roughly 100 tim Shandong expands satellite launch capacity with record 115 spacecraft deployed
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
Shandong province has advanced its role in China's commercial space industry with the Sept 9 launch of the Smart Dragon-3 Y7 from an offshore platform, its second mission in just one month. The province is emerging as a hub for sea-based launch activity, industrial development, and satellite manufacturing.
According to Wang Chao of the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Informa
Shandong province has advanced its role in China's commercial space industry with the Sept 9 launch of the Smart Dragon-3 Y7 from an offshore platform, its second mission in just one month. The province is emerging as a hub for sea-based launch activity, industrial development, and satellite manufacturing.
According to Wang Chao of the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Informa Orbital Internet Exchange plans unveiled by DE-CIX
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
DE-CIX, the world's largest operator of Internet Exchanges, is extending its interconnection model beyond Earth. Through its Space-IX program, the company is laying the foundation for the first orbital Internet Exchange, enabling satellites and space-based systems to link seamlessly with terrestrial networks.
Building on its network of 60 global IX locations that connect more than 4,000 pr
DE-CIX, the world's largest operator of Internet Exchanges, is extending its interconnection model beyond Earth. Through its Space-IX program, the company is laying the foundation for the first orbital Internet Exchange, enabling satellites and space-based systems to link seamlessly with terrestrial networks.
Building on its network of 60 global IX locations that connect more than 4,000 pr Asteroid target for Hayabusa2 found to be smaller and faster than expected
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope and other facilities worldwide have discovered that asteroid 1998 KY26, the final target of Japan's Hayabusa2 mission, is significantly smaller and rotates much faster than earlier estimates suggested. The findings provide crucial guidance for mission planning as the spacecraft prepares for its 2031 rendezvous.
Lead
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope and other facilities worldwide have discovered that asteroid 1998 KY26, the final target of Japan's Hayabusa2 mission, is significantly smaller and rotates much faster than earlier estimates suggested. The findings provide crucial guidance for mission planning as the spacecraft prepares for its 2031 rendezvous.
Lead Frontgrade introduces PSM28 SpaceVPX power module for scalable satellite systems
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
Frontgrade Technologies has unveiled the PSM28 VPX Power Supply Module, a compact, space-optimized solution engineered to deliver reliable and efficient power for next-generation spacecraft and payload systems.
The 3U module is based on Frontgrade's proprietary MAMBA architecture and Space GaN technology, converting 28V input to a regulated 12V output. It supports up to 24A peak current wi
Frontgrade Technologies has unveiled the PSM28 VPX Power Supply Module, a compact, space-optimized solution engineered to deliver reliable and efficient power for next-generation spacecraft and payload systems.
The 3U module is based on Frontgrade's proprietary MAMBA architecture and Space GaN technology, converting 28V input to a regulated 12V output. It supports up to 24A peak current wi Two Chinese Rockets Deliver 12 Advanced Satellites into Orbit
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
China successfully carried out two separate rocket launches on Tuesday, deploying a total of 12 satellites into orbit.
At 3:48 am, a Smart Dragon 3 rocket lifted off from a sea-based platform near Rizhao in Shandong province, placing 11 multifunction satellites into low-Earth orbit about 600 km above Earth. The launch marked the seventh maritime flight for this solid-fueled rocket, develop
China successfully carried out two separate rocket launches on Tuesday, deploying a total of 12 satellites into orbit.
At 3:48 am, a Smart Dragon 3 rocket lifted off from a sea-based platform near Rizhao in Shandong province, placing 11 multifunction satellites into low-Earth orbit about 600 km above Earth. The launch marked the seventh maritime flight for this solid-fueled rocket, develop Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space Strategy
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Budapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
On 9 September 2025, a Smart Dragon-3 rocket roared to life off the coast of Rizhao City, in eastern China's Shandong Province, carrying 11 Geely-05 satellites into orbit. Conducted from a maritime platform by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, the mission marked the seventh successful flight of the Smart Dragon-3 and another step forward in China's quest to fuse commercial innovation with nat
On 9 September 2025, a Smart Dragon-3 rocket roared to life off the coast of Rizhao City, in eastern China's Shandong Province, carrying 11 Geely-05 satellites into orbit. Conducted from a maritime platform by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, the mission marked the seventh successful flight of the Smart Dragon-3 and another step forward in China's quest to fuse commercial innovation with nat HawkEye 360 expands signals intelligence network with operational deployment of Cluster 12
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
HawkEye 360 Inc. has announced that its latest trio of satellites, known as Cluster 12, has reached Full Operational Capability (FOC). The satellites, launched June 26 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, are now calibrated, commissioned, and integrated into the company's growing constellation, delivering signals intelligence to global customers.
The mission also carried Kestrel-0A, an exp
HawkEye 360 Inc. has announced that its latest trio of satellites, known as Cluster 12, has reached Full Operational Capability (FOC). The satellites, launched June 26 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, are now calibrated, commissioned, and integrated into the company's growing constellation, delivering signals intelligence to global customers.
The mission also carried Kestrel-0A, an exp York confirms successful deployment and health of 21 satellites for SDA Tranche 1 mission
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
York Space Systems has confirmed first contact and the healthy status of all 21 satellites launched September 10 from Vandenberg Space Force Base for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission, part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The satellites were deployed and checked within hours, a milestone that underscores York's high-rate production an
York Space Systems has confirmed first contact and the healthy status of all 21 satellites launched September 10 from Vandenberg Space Force Base for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission, part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The satellites were deployed and checked within hours, a milestone that underscores York's high-rate production an Advancing airspace integration for remotely piloted aircraft
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
NASA and partner organizations have completed a new series of flight tests supporting the safe integration of remotely piloted aircraft, including future eVTOL systems, into national airspace. The research effort focused on ensuring air traffic controllers can manage additional flights without compromising safety.
On Aug. 21, NASA's ATM-X project supported Wisk Aero during a Bell 206 helic
NASA and partner organizations have completed a new series of flight tests supporting the safe integration of remotely piloted aircraft, including future eVTOL systems, into national airspace. The research effort focused on ensuring air traffic controllers can manage additional flights without compromising safety.
On Aug. 21, NASA's ATM-X project supported Wisk Aero during a Bell 206 helic Planet captures first light from Pelican-3 satellite as constellation expands
Saturday, 20 September 2025 22:47
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has released the first light image from its Pelican-3 satellite, capturing Turin, Italy on September 5 from an altitude of 458 km. The spacecraft, launched on August 26 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 NAOS mission with Pelican-4, is currently undergoing instrument calibration before entering full operations.
CEO Will Marshall said the rapid imaging highlights the Pelica
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has released the first light image from its Pelican-3 satellite, capturing Turin, Italy on September 5 from an altitude of 458 km. The spacecraft, launched on August 26 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 NAOS mission with Pelican-4, is currently undergoing instrument calibration before entering full operations.
CEO Will Marshall said the rapid imaging highlights the Pelica