Ancient 'animal GPS system' identified in magnetic fossils
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 06:16
The earliest evidence of an internal 'GPS' system in an animal has been identified by researchers, which could help explain how modern birds and fish evolved the ability to use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate long distances.
The tiny magnetic fossils - dating from 97 million years ago - were buried in ancient seafloor sediments, left behind by a mysterious, unidentified organism. Power grid agreement to supply energy for Loft Orbital satellites
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 06:16
Loft Orbital and Star Catcher Industries have signed what is described as one of the first commercial energy purchase agreements for space operations. The deal allows Loft to buy power from Star Catcher's planned orbital energy grid to support its mission-agnostic satellite platforms in low Earth orbit, enabling dynamic growth in their satellite constellations.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2025 06:16
ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems are working together to establish an Advanced Satcom Technology Demonstration Lab to support the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Central to this lab is the ST Engineering iDirect 450 Software Defined Modem (SDM), which provides multi-waveform and multi-orbit capabilities, as well as interference mitigation technology tailored for defense needs. U.S. government and companies criticize draft EU Space Act
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 04:20
A U.S. government official warned that a draft European space law could “stifle innovation,” as other countries also assess the potential impacts of the proposed legislation.
European officials stress space autonomy despite lingering dependencies
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 02:37
European government officials stressed the need to build strong, autonomous space capabilities, even as the continent continues to rely on foreign companies for some launches.
Ursa Major secures $100 million in new capital as it leans hard into defense work
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 22:35
The company now counts liquid engines for hypersonic vehicles and solid rocket motors as its core lines of business.
The next generation of radar needed to detect micro-debris and enable a safer LEO
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 15:00
As someone deeply involved in the space sector, I’ve seen firsthand how low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming increasingly congested.
Photo: NASA ER-2 pilot prepares for GEMx flight
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ESA’s Earth from Space exhibit lands in Prague
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 12:59
The Planetarium of Prague has launched Earth from Space, an immersive exhibition by the European Space Agency (ESA), created with partners the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Ars Electronica Solutions. The state-of-the-art interactive exhibit includes four interactive installations that aim to inspire and fuel the curiosity of future generations.
Novaspace Expands to India — Accelerating the Growth of the Nation’s Space Economy
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 09:00
Dcubed to demonstrate in-space manufacturing of solar arrays
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 09:00
German satellite component company Dcubed is moving into in-space manufacturing with a series of missions to demonstrate production of large solar arrays in orbit.