An international commission to protect space cultural heritage on the moon is needed now
Monday, 16 June 2025 12:00
How can heritage in space — the very objects and events that tell the story of humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, such as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s bootprints, India’s […]
BlackSky unveils wide-area imaging satellite
Monday, 16 June 2025 11:30
The new wide-area imaging satellite is slated for launch in 2027 and will complement BlackSky’s existing fleet
ESA teams up with Leonardo against satnav jamming
Monday, 16 June 2025 11:19Press Release N° 36–2025
Uninterrupted access to satellite navigation is essential in our modern world, but it is threatened daily by external interference, such as jamming and spoofing. New technologies and concepts can help increase the resilience of our satellite navigation solutions. ESA and Leonardo are embarking on a joint project to explore smart antennas powered by Machine Learning to block unwanted signals.
A Modular Future for Earth Observation: How Domino-E is Unlocking Innovation, Sovereignty, and Access
Monday, 16 June 2025 11:00
Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions.
The administration’s anti-consensus Mars plan will fail
Monday, 16 June 2025 10:00
The White House’s FY 2026 budget request for NASA proposes a radical shift in the agency’s direction, proposing extinction-level cuts to space science, severe cuts in other program areas and […]
Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator
Monday, 16 June 2025 09:21
Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination.
ICEYE radar imaging added to SkyFi satellite data platform
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
SkyFi and ICEYE US have launched a strategic partnership to incorporate ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into the SkyFi Earth observation platform. The agreement initiates a broader collaboration aimed at expanding access to commercial radar imaging, with ICEYE tasking and archive features set to appear soon in SkyFi's web and mobile tools.
ICEYE operates the largest commercial NATO partners with Planet Labs to boost global surveillance and early warning capability
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure agreement with NATO to deliver a comprehensive daily monitoring and intelligence platform, reinforcing the Alliance's ability to respond swiftly to global developments. The contract comes amid heightened efforts by European nations to bolster defense readiness in light of evolving geopolitical tensions.
Under this agreement, Planet will Muon Space secures $146 million to scale satellite manufacturing and defense constellations
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
Muon Space has finalized an $89.5 million Series B1 funding round, bringing its total Series B raise to $146 million. The new capital mix includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities, building on the initial Series B secured in August 2024.
Leading the B1 round was Congruent Ventures, with continued support from Activate Capital, Acme Capital, Costanoa Ventures, an Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
President Gabriel Boric's plan to replace Israel as Chile's primary arms supplier presents logistical and strategic challenges for the country's armed forces.
Chile's president has sharply criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza. In his recent state of the nation address, he supported Spain's proposal for an arms embargo on Israel "to prevent more children from being killed." Portugal expands space capabilities with ICEYE SAR satellite acquisition
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:52
ICEYE has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Air Force to deliver a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, along with a ground segment and antenna, marking a strategic investment in national space infrastructure. The contract, announced during a ceremony in Lisbon on June 12, outlines the delivery of these assets to CTI Aerospacial, a joint venture between the Air Force and Portuguese in Safeguarding Europe’s role in Solar System Internet: First Stop, the Moon
Monday, 16 June 2025 08:04
ESA is taking a significant step towards realising the Solar System Internet (SSI) - an ambitious vision made possible through global collaboration. Earlier this year, ESA launched a concurrent design activity for the SSI Node-1 mission, the world’s first mission aimed at demonstrating a reliable, routine optical communication link from the Moon to Earth.
Conservation leaders join passenger lineup for Blue Origin NS-33 suborbital launch
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in environmental conservation, law, business, and philanthropy. A launch date will be announced soon, with a live webcast scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to liftoff.
Among the crew is Allie Kue Kinetica 2 engine test hits milestone with successful multi-engine trial
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
CAS Space has completed a significant ground test of its Kinetica 2 carrier rocket engines, achieving key developmental goals in the process. The successful trial was conducted Wednesday at the company's new liquid engine testing complex in suburban Guangzhou.
The test ran multiple high-thrust engines slated for use in the rocket's core booster. Engineers confirmed that all primary engine Volcanic discovery at Jezero Crater could reshape timeline of Mars
Monday, 16 June 2025 06:20
Georgia Tech researchers have determined that a prominent mountain along Jezero Crater's rim is likely a volcano, offering fresh insight into Martian geology and potentially its habitability. Named Jezero Mons, the mountain spans nearly half the width of the crater and may help refine the planet's geologic timeline through sample dating.
The findings appear in the journal Communications Ea