Today in Brussels, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Viasat signed an agreement to explore a partnership concerning a direct-to-device (D2D) satellite system, aiming to provide mobile broadband connectivity anytime, anywhere.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 27, 2025
China's private aerospace sector is showcasing its advanced technological capabilities, expanding beyond rockets, satellites, and drones to pursue a bold new venture: the development of a supersonic suborbital airliner aimed at drastically reducing intercontinental travel times. Lingkong Tianxing Technology, an aerospace firm based in Beijing, revealed during a news conference on Monday in

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2025
In a rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems, a new book by a team of interdisciplinary scholars provides an essential examination of these technologies from a human-centered viewpoint. This open access book explores the ethical, humane, and comprehensive aspects of AI and autonomous systems, focusing on their influence on human life and work. "When deve

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 23, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has announced a contract with Orora Technologies (OroraTech) to launch a mission dedicated to wildfire detection and monitoring. OroraTech, a German company, is building a satellite constellation designed to monitor wildfires and provide critical alerts to first responders. The mission will take plac

Paris, France (SPX) Jan 27, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has partnered with the Estonian Space Office to establish a state-of-the-art space cyber range designed to bolster the security and accessibility of Europe's space technologies. Following an industry-wide call for proposals last year, a contract has been awarded to a consortium led by Spaceit to spearhead the development of this cutting-edge facility. The sp

Vandenberg SFB CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2025
Vandenberg Space Force Base has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United States Space Force's West Coast Spaceport and Test Range. This achievement was driven by the base's commitment to innovation, revising practices and procedures and close partnerships with launch and test mission partners. "This year marks a historic milestone

Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
The UAE's MBZ-SAT Earth observation satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on January 14, marking a significant achievement for the country's space program. This satellite is the fourth Earth observation satellite developed and launched by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and it stands as the most advanced commercial satellite in the regio

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
In a pivotal development for the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Forces - Central officially commenced construction on the Space Campus at Al Udeid Air Base on January 14. The groundbreaking ceremony, which involved key personnel and stakeholders, marked the start of a transformative phase in space capabilities for the region. The Space Campus is a key project aimed at strengthening the base'

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
China successfully launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Thursday night, placing an experimental satellite into orbit. According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the nation's leading space contractor, the rocket lifted off at 11:32 pm local time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The satellite, named Communication Technology Demonstrato

Washington DC (UPI) Jan 27, 2025
SpaceX launched its next round of Starlink satellites into lower Earth orbit on Monday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It marked SpaceX's 12th mission of the year, when it lifted off at 5:05 EST from Launch Complex 40. The payload included 21 Starlink satellites, 13 of them with "direct-to-cell" capabilities. Meanwhile, the first stage of the roc