Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
A supersolid is an unusual state of matter showing both crystal rigidity and frictionless flow, a paradox realized only in recent years within dipolar quantum gases. Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, led by Francesca Ferlaino, investigated how the solid and superfluid features of a supersolid behave when rotated. Using precisely controlled magnetic fields, the team induced rotation in

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 31, 2025
China is integrating commercial competition into its manned lunar exploration program to hasten development. The agency has adopted competitive models for the crewed lunar rover, lunar surface remote-sensing satellites, and low-cost cargo transport systems for the space station. Contracts have been awarded through competitive selection, and development is in progress. The scale and share of comm

SpaceX says it is developing a “simplified” lunar landing mission architecture while defending the progress it has made on its Starship lander for Artemis.

Chinese commercial firm StarDetect has raised early funding as it seeks to establish itself as a provider of space domain awareness and satellite computing solutions.

Bulgaria’s EnduroSat announced another $104 million in venture capital funding Oct.

In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Doug Hendrix, co-founder and CEO of ExoAnalytic Solutions — a company born from three physicists’ passion for solving the hardest problems in space.