Tag: space technology

NASA Plans First-Ever Space Tug Mission to Rescue Swift Observatory from Orbital Decay

NASA aims to extend the life of Swift Observatory using a new space tug to boost its orbit and prevent its fall back to Earth.

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Reliance Jio Plans Satellite Internet Network to Rival Starlink in India

Reliance Jio aims to launch a low-earth orbit satellite network to provide internet across India, positioning itself against Starlink.

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NASA Halts Development of Gateway Lunar Station Core Module

NASA has ceased work on the HALO residential module for the Gateway lunar station, impacting Northrop Grumman and associated contractors.

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SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Offering to Pay Off Loan Linked to xAI Acquisition

SpaceX is preparing to raise $20 billion through bonds to repay debt tied to its recent xAI acquisition.

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NASA Tests ERNEST Rover Capable of Climbing Rocks and Crab-Walking in Colorado Desert

NASA’s JPL engineers tested the ERNEST rover in Colorado desert, showcasing its advanced rock-climbing and crab-walking abilities on rugged terrain.

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Space-Based Data Centers Could Cost Three Times More Than Terrestrial Ones Without Launch Cost Innovations

Next-gen AI could demand vastly more computing power, driving interest in space data centers that remain costly without cheaper launch solutions.

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AST SpaceMobile Launches Three BlueBird Satellites Simultaneously, Accelerating Global Internet Ambitions

AST SpaceMobile deployed BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 in a single launch, advancing its satellite network for direct smartphone connectivity.

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Ariane 6 Launches Its Most Powerful Configuration, Deploying Amazon LEO Satellites

Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched in its heaviest setup, deploying 36 Amazon LEO satellites from French Guiana.

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Chinese Lunar Module Design Emphasizes Enhanced Crew Safety Over Historic U.S. Models

Chinese engineers highlight their Lanyue lunar module’s multiple-engine design as a safety improvement over one-engine Apollo modules.

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Satellite Achieves First Autonomous Object Detection in Orbit Using AI

In a first for space technology, the Yam-9 remote sensing satellite independently identified a target on Earth via onboard AI analysis.

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SpaceX Raises $85.7 Billion in U.S. IPO, Boosted by Greenshoe Option

SpaceX secured $85.7 billion from its U.S. IPO, enhanced by underwriters exercising the greenshoe option amid strong demand.

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NASA Unveils Pegasus Rover to Enhance Mobility for Lunar South Pole Settlement

NASA introduces the Pegasus rover as part of its effort to support extensive mobility for the planned lunar south pole settlement.

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