Tag: space innovation
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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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 Launches Demonstration Flight of Starfall Capsule for Cargo Transport to Orbit and Back
SpaceX has completed the maiden flight of its Starfall capsule, designed for cargo delivery to low Earth orbit and safe return of materials to Earth.
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US Space Force Initiates Projects for Orbital Satellite Service Facilities
SpaceWERX launches initiatives to develop orbital depots and robotic servicing technologies to support military satellites.
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SpaceX’s Space-Based Data Centers to Use Liquid Ammonia Cooling, Complicating Satellite Disposal
SpaceX plans to deploy space data centers cooled by liquid ammonia, creating challenges for satellite disposal due to the cooling system’s composition.
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SpaceX Nears Readiness for Building Data Centers in Space, Elon Musk Says
Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX possesses nearly all the technology required to construct data centers in space, highlighting the company’s futuristic ambitions.
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Elon Musk Reveals Ambitious Plans to Expand Starlink Satellite Network to 100,000 Units
Elon Musk aims to boost Starlink’s satellite count to 100,000, targeting a 100-fold increase in internet speed through expanded coverage.
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SpaceX Links Elon Musk’s Compensation to Mars Colonization and Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX’s board ties Elon Musk’s payment to ambitious goals like Mars settlement and the deployment of orbital data centers.
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SpaceX Acknowledges Uncertain Future for Lunar, Martian Missions and Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX admits its ambitious goals for lunar and Martian colonization, along with orbital data centers, depend on unproven technologies and carry significant risks.
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Blue Origin Achieves Breakthrough in Extracting Breathable Oxygen from Lunar Soil
Blue Origin has successfully extracted breathable oxygen from simulated lunar soil using its Air Pioneer reactor, marking a milestone for lunar base sustainability.
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NASA Awards Third Lunar Cargo Contract to Intuitive Machines Despite Previous Setbacks
After two failed lunar landings, NASA entrusts Intuitive Machines with a third cargo mission to the Moon, aiming for a 2030 launch.
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