Connecting a jacket to space to save lives
The future of satellite-connected wearables is closer to becoming an everyday reality thanks to the world’s first-ever two-way S-band connectivity from a wearable antenna with a geostationary satellite. In autumn 2025, a team climbed mount Halti to test the antenna’s capabilities. Developed by Finnish company Stealthcase, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and in collaboration with Radientum, the innovative antenna was integrated into a jacket by outdoor clothing brand HALTI. The demonstration paves the way for reliable communication for
Students kick off experiments on ESA’s flat floor
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Students kick off experiments on ESA’s flat floor In space traffic coordination, the biggest challenge may be coordination
As the number of satellites in orbit grows, one emerging challenge is the difficulty some satellite operators have contacting counterparts to avoid potential collisions.
OQ Technology secures $30 million from Europe for satellite-to-smartphone expansion
Europe’s investment arm is lending Luxembourg-based OQ Technology 25 million euros ($30 million) to expand its direct-to-device constellation, bolstering the continent’s push to compete with U.S.
The future of astronomy is both on Earth and in space
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
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Golden Dome to require unprecedented coordination between U.S. combatant commands
Leaders of U.S. Space Command, U.S.
Valve malfunction blamed for failure of Indian satellite to raise its orbit
India’s space agency says a valve failure prevented a navigation spacecraft launched more than a year ago from raising its orbit.
Why Mars astronauts need more than just space greenhouses
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Seraphim closes second early-stage space fund above $100 million target
Seraphim Space announced Feb. 25 it has completed fundraising for its second private early-stage venture fund, after exceeding its $100 million target to back young space technology startups.
