Tag: space innovation
China’s Hukeda-2 Satellite Completes In-Orbit Refueling Demonstration with Robotic Arm
China’s Hukeda-2 satellite successfully demonstrated an in-orbit refueling test using a robotic manipulator on a sun-synchronous orbit.
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Astronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects
Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.
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ESA Develops Self-Healing Material to Protect Future Spacecraft from Micrometeoroid Damage
The European Space Agency is creating a new material designed to autonomously repair micrometeoroid and debris damage on spacecraft.
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ESA and Chinese Academy Achieve Gigabit Laser Communication With Geostationary Satellites
ESA and China’s Academy of Optoelectronics demonstrate high-speed laser links with satellites orbiting at 36,000 kilometers altitude.
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Elon Musk Plans Lunar Satellite Manufacturing for AI Infrastructure Using Massive Space Catapult
Elon Musk aims to develop AI infrastructure satellites built on the Moon, launching them into orbit with a large-scale catapult system.
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China Conducts Fourth Flight of Reusable Spaceplane in Classified Mission
China launched its reusable Shenlong spaceplane on its fourth secret mission from Jiuquan, aiming to reduce space operations costs.
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US Researchers Advance Feasible Orbital Data Center Concept Inspired by 1960s Designs
US scientists revisit a half-century-old concept to develop a viable space-based data center stabilized by gravitational and centrifugal forces.
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