Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
The second Meteosat Third Generation Imager, MTG-I2, has cleared a key milestone in its preparation for launch after completing thermal vacuum testing at Thales Alenia Space's cleanroom facilities in Cannes, France. The satellite endured extreme simulated space temperatures from -180C to +150C, verifying its resilience in the geostationary environment. Francesco Cainero, ESA's Lead Space S

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
SATIM and ICEYE have jointly introduced Detect and Classify, a product designed to automate analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery. The system identifies vessels, aircraft, and vehicles with accuracy exceeding 90 percent, reducing dependence on manual review and enabling defense and security organizations to act more quickly. The product integrates ICEYE's high resolu

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
A new study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has mapped safe underground storage areas for carbon dioxide and found that their practical use would only reduce global warming by about 0.7C. This figure is nearly ten times lower than earlier industry-based projections of 6C, which included storage in high-risk locations where carbon injection could trigger ea

Paris, France (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
Following the announcement of the upcoming launch of its first satellites, ESA has officially named the Low Earth Orbit Positioning Navigation Timing (LEO-PNT) mission Celeste. The new program will test how a low Earth orbit layer of satellites can reinforce the resilience of Europe's Galileo system and extend its capabilities. Galileo and its sister augmentation service EGNOS have become

SAN FRANCISCO – Blacksky and Iceye have joined forces with AI-visualization specialists Aechelon Technology and Niantic Spatial to create a digital twin of Earth.

Varda, LeoLabs and Anduril collaborate on hypersonic tracking demo

Europe has kicked off a study to improve direct-to-device (D2D) services using satellite spectrum, just as SpaceX inks a multibillion-dollar deal for space-approved frequencies to expand its own 5G services.

At an all-hands meeting on Friday September 5, Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy found himself on the defensive regarding former Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s recent comments about NASA’s failure to move quickly enough to “beat” China back to the Moon.

Derek Tournear is now director of space innovation under Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute