New study calls for rapid development of space nuclear power systems
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 08:08
A new study recommends that the United States pursue rapid development of a space nuclear power system to keep pace with geopolitical rivals.
How space research is advancing health on Earth and beyond
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 07:51
Earth views from Cupola during Ignis mission
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 07:00
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View of Earth as seen by ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world".
The European Space Agency-built Cupola is the favourite place of many astronauts on the International Space Station. It serves not only as a unique photo spot, but also for observing robotic activities of the Canadian Space Agency's robotic arm Canadarm2, arriving spacecraft and spacewalks.
Sławosz was launched to the International Space Station on the Dragon spacecraft as part of Axiom Mission 4 on 25 June 2025. The 20-day mission on board is known as Ignis.
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House Armed Services Committee advances FY26 NDAA
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 06:24
NDAA markup endorses commercial satellite programs, Democrats question Golden Dome spending
Support from satellite services grows to 18% of UK GDP
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 22:01
New research released by the UK Space Agency underscores the country’s growing reliance on satellite technologies, which supported industries accounting for about 18% of national GDP.
Synthetic biology could support future outposts on the moon and Mars
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Frontgrade Introduces the Industry’s Highest-Density, Space-Grade Managed NAND with eMMC 5.1 Interface
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 16:09
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – July 15, 2025 – Pushing the boundaries of in-orbit data storage, Frontgrade Technologies, the leading provider of high-reliability microelectronics for space and national security, has unveiled […]
Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
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Satellite constellations are too bright—may threaten astronomy and our night sky
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Study finds link between Grand Canyon landslide and Meteor Crater impact
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A lunar base could start with a dome over a crater made of regolith
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Φsat-2 begins science phase for AI Earth images
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 13:31
Φsat-2, a miniature satellite, has completed its commissioning and has begun delivery of science data, using algorithms to efficiently process and compress Earth observation images, as well as detect wildfires, ships, marine pollution and more.
Smile passes gruelling set of tests
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 13:01
All its parts have been built and put together. It has been wrapped in shiny gold insulating foil. Its launch is getting closer. But the Smile spacecraft had one major phase to pass before it could be certified ready for space – and it involved testing, testing and yet more testing.
Testing, testing, testing – Let’s Smile (episode 3)
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 13:00
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Smile is a brand-new space mission currently in the making. It will study how Earth responds to the solar wind and solar storms.
At the European Space Agency’s technical heart in the Netherlands, engineers have spent the last four months carrying out ‘spacecraft environment testing’ – putting Smile through its paces to make sure it is ready for the shaky rocket launch, the vacuum of space and the extreme temperatures it will face in orbit around Earth.
Now all complete, Smile is one step closer to launch in 2026.
This video provides a glimpse into the testing process. It
Space Forge and Intuitive Machines team up to boost US orbital chip production
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 12:29
Space Forge Inc., a leader in orbital materials engineering, has entered into a strategic partnership with Intuitive Machines to deploy its semiconductor manufacturing payload aboard the Zephyr orbital return vehicle. The collaboration forms part of Intuitive Machines' Earth Reentry Program and is backed by the Texas Space Commission.
This joint effort aims to rapidly advance the U.S. dome