Amherst MA (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst are part of a team that has identified a unique mineral on Mars, described in Nature Communications. Named ferric hydroxysulfate, the mineral provides clues about the Martian environment and history of the planet, including the possibility of former lava, ash or hydrothermal activity. Mars gets its trademark red hue from the abundanc

Rome, Italy (SPX) Oct 01, 2025
Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67 percent) and Thales (33 percent), and lunar exploration company ispace have signed a Letter of Intent to begin technical and commercial collaboration to advance lunar transport and communications. The agreement focuses on leveraging ispace's orbital transfer vehicle capabilities in support of ESA's Moonlight Lunar Navigation and Communication Serv

Pasadena CA (SPX) Oct 01, 2025
Caltech researchers have developed a new simulation of the hydrological cycle on Jupiter, modeling how water vapor condenses into clouds and falls as rain throughout the giant planet's swirled, turbulent atmosphere. The research shows that Jupiter's water is not uniformly distributed, giving missions like NASA's Juno orbiter important guidance about where to look for water on the planet. J

Edinburgh, Scotland (SPX) Oct 01, 2025
Cosmic dust - the tiny particles that seed stars, planets and the chemistry of life - may be far less solid than once assumed. A new review by an international research team suggests many grains are porous, sponge-like structures rather than compact rocky fragments. Professor Martin McCoustra of Heriot-Watt University, working with colleagues in Germany, Japan, the USA and Spain, helped co

Synspective, a Japanese company developing a constellation of radar imaging satellites, has signed a deal with Rocket Lab for an additional 10 Electron launches.

SYDNEY, Australia – Australia and the United Kingdom renewed their commitment to space-related cooperation in an agreement signed Oct.

SYDNEY, Australia – The University of South Australia announced an agreement Sept. 29 with Australian start-up RapidBeam and Japanese startup Warpspace to develop laser communication systems.

OQ Technology has expanded its satellite connectivity services for remote Internet of Things devices to Australia, the Luxembourg-based LEO operator announced Sept.

Satellite investors are increasingly optimistic about the industry amid rising valuations, deeper capital pools and a wave of M&A that is reshaping the global space economy.