Tag: aerospace
FCC Approves Launch of Reflective Satellite Eärendil-1 Amid Public Backlash
The FCC has authorized a California-based firm’s reflective satellite, sparking controversy over its bright illumination over Earth’s night side.
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SpaceX Sets New Half-Year Record Launching Nearly 1,600 Starlink Satellites
In the first half of 2026, SpaceX deployed 1,589 Starlink satellites, surpassing its previous record from 2025.
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Blue Origin Valued at $130 Billion Following Initial External Funding Round
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has secured $10 billion in its first external funding round, valuing the space company at $130 billion.
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NASA’s New Horizons Probe Awakens After Record-Breaking Hibernation
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has exited its longest hibernation phase, signaling normal operations after 321 days in sleep mode.
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United Launch Alliance Phases Out Powerful Atlas V Variant, Final Six Rockets Reserved for Starliner Missions
United Launch Alliance ends the era of its most powerful Atlas V rocket configuration, dedicating the remaining six Atlas V launchers to Starliner missions.
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SpaceX Shares Officially Join Nasdaq 100, Analysts Nearly Unanimous on Buy Recommendations
SpaceX stock has been added to the Nasdaq 100 index, prompting strong buy endorsements from top market analysts.
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JAXA’s Hayabusa2 Probe Completes Close Flyby of Torifune Asteroid
Japan’s Hayabusa2 successfully passed near the 450-meter asteroid Torifune in one of the closest high-speed asteroid flybys on record.
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SpaceX Decommissions 260 Starlink Satellites by Atmospheric Burn-Up in Six Months
SpaceX confirmed that it deorbited 260 Starlink satellites between December 2025 and May 2026 by allowing them to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.
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Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium Communications, Expanding Satellite Network Capabilities
Rocket Lab announces acquisition of Iridium Communications, gaining 80 satellites and aiming to enhance global satellite connectivity.
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NASA Advances In-Space Refueling Technology Amid Starship Fueling Challenges
NASA tests its own in-space refueling system as multiple Starship refuelings remain crucial for lunar missions.
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SpaceX Conducts First Static Fire Test of New Starship Ahead of 13th Test Flight
SpaceX completed the initial static fire test of the new Starship’s upper stage, marking a key milestone before the 13th test flight.
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SpaceX Shares to Join Nasdaq 100 Index Ahead of Schedule, Boosting Investor Access
SpaceX shares will be added to the Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, accelerating inclusion and expanding investment opportunities.
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