Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget - how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 22:51
Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies. These environments are generally hostile to human and equipment health, so designing and executing these missions requires a lot of planning, testing and technological development.
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Tuesday, 21 October 2025 22:51
Belgian spacetech company NXGSAT has secured euro 1.2 million in seed funding to advance development of its high-speed, standards-based 5G satellite modem, designed to bridge terrestrial and multi-orbit connectivity. The round was led by PMV and the imec.istart future fund, with proceeds directed toward product development, team expansion, and market rollout.
Traditional satellite network Analysts question Germany’s request for defensive and inspector satellites
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 14:20
How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
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How a trick from radio astronomy could help astronomers find Earth-like planets
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Taiwan should build a space-enabled kill web, not big warships
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 12:00
Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:56
The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission has been installed on its Space Launch System rocket as preparations for the circumlunar flight continue despite a government shutdown.
Starlink mini lasers to link Muon Space satellites for near real-time connectivity
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:00
SpaceX is supplying optical terminals to Muon Space, the four-year-old Californian manufacturer said Oct.
ESA-supported test leads to better in-flight connectivity
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:32
Better in-flight streaming and video-calling might just become more accessible thanks to a project supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). Building upon the success of an experiment for a new type of antenna terminal together with ESA, Viasat – a global leader in satellite communications – now plans to commercialise its new in-flight connectivity solution called Viasat Amara.
Coming Soon: ESA Student Internships 2026
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 08:00
Are you ready to take your first step into the space sector? The countdown has begun for the launch of the European Space Agency's 2026 Student Internship Programme, and you could be part of it. Applications open the first week of November.
Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 07:32
Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket and a potentially landmark mission for China.
Sentinel-4 offers first glimpses of air pollutants
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 07:00
The new Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission has delivered its first images, highlighting concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone. Despite being preliminary, these images mark a major milestone in Europe’s ability to monitor air quality all the way from geostationary orbit, 36 000 kilometres above Earth.
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget: How NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
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Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:00
A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced $1.4 million in seed funding Oct. 21 to develop a virtual 5G modem, designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure.
Planet secures NGA Luno B contract for AI maritime surveillance
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:09
Planet Labs PBC has announced that its subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal, has received a $12.8 million initial award from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Luno B indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The project, titled Advanced Analytics for Maritime Operations and Reconnaissance (AAMOR), focuses on delivering AI-enabled maritime domain awareness cap