EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX, cancels MDA satellite contract
Monday, 08 September 2025 10:40
EchoStar has abandoned its plans to create a direct-to-device satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, selling spectrum to SpaceX while canceling a brand-new contract with MDA Space.
‘The awkward, teenage phase’ of space sustainability
Monday, 08 September 2025 10:27
Dmitry Poisik surveyed the room.
'Blood Moon' rises during total lunar eclipse
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Manipulating light to advance quantum entanglement research
Monday, 08 September 2025 04:31
Two physicists from the University of Namur, Professor Michael Lobet and PhD student Adrien Debacq, are exploring the phenomenon of superradiance in near-zero refractive index materials, work that could transform the future of quantum computing. Their study, carried out with Harvard University, Michigan Technological University, and Sparrow Quantum, was published in Light: Science and Applicatio New fabrication method expands material options for quantum devices
Monday, 08 September 2025 04:31
Researchers led by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a fabrication technique that allows a wider range of superconducting materials to be used in quantum hardware. The advance could accelerate efforts to build more reliable and scalable quantum systems.
The study, published in Applied Physics Letters and selected as a "Featured" article, addresses a major obstacle: many s China planning for a trillion-dollar deep space economy by 2040
Monday, 08 September 2025 04:31
The global deep space economy could expand into a trillion-dollar market by 2040, with growth centered on energy, internet, tourism, and cultural creativity, according to insights shared at the third International Deep Space Exploration Conference in Anhui province, China.
Shi Pingyan, chief engineer of China's Deep Space Exploration Lab, presented a report at a sub-forum in Hefei that ide FAA approves increase in Falcon 9 launches while studying Starship environmental impacts
Sunday, 07 September 2025 23:19
'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism
Sunday, 07 September 2025 23:05
Under the Kenyan stars tourists and tribal dancers looked up at the rust red "blood moon" as the east African country launched a new tourism initiative promoting the country's night skies.
When the Sun, Earth and Moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep red colour that has astounded humans for millennia.
The phenomenon was visible late S Amazon's Starlink rival lands first major airline deal
Sunday, 07 September 2025 23:05
JetBlue Airways will become the first airline to use Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite network to power its in-flight Wi-Fi service, the companies announced Wednesday, as the online retail giant tries to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk's Starlink.
The partnership will see JetBlue implement Project Kuiper's low orbit satellite technology on select aircraft beginning in 2027, enhancing th Blue Origin, Anduril win military ‘rocket cargo’ study contracts
Sunday, 07 September 2025 16:43
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Blue Origin $1.3 million and Anduril $1 million under the Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile Logistics program
China launches new set of Yaogan-40 satellites into polar orbit
Sunday, 07 September 2025 10:21
ESA deploys new fully European ground-based atomic clock
Sunday, 07 September 2025 07:00
As part of an effort coordinated by the European Space Agency (ESA), Safran has released the first ultra-precise active hydrogen maser technology, entirely developed and designed in Europe.
This core sovereign capability has recently been deployed at one of ESA’s deep-space ground stations and is being tested under real, operational conditions.
Future deep space economy projected to drive trillion-dollar industries by 2040
Sunday, 07 September 2025 06:47
The global deep space economy could expand into a trillion-dollar market by 2040, with growth centered on energy, internet, tourism, and cultural creativity, according to insights shared at the third International Deep Space Exploration Conference in Anhui province, China.
Shi Pingyan, chief engineer of China's Deep Space Exploration Lab, presented a report at a sub-forum in Hefei that ide