Tag: space
Asteroid Apophis to Pass Closer Than Many Satellites in 2029
Asteroid Apophis, once considered a major collision risk, will fly closer to Earth in 2029 than many satellites orbiting above.
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Exploring the Potential of Orbital Data Centers Powered by Solar Energy
Orbital data centers could leverage abundant solar energy and extreme cold in space to transform data processing infrastructure.
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Amazon Acquires Satellite Operator Globalstar for $11.57 Billion, Partners with Apple
Amazon has purchased satellite communications provider Globalstar for $11.57 billion and formed a partnership with Apple.
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Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Set to Deliver Nearly 5 Tons of Supplies to the ISS
NASA prepares to launch the upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft carrying almost 5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station.
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Debunking the Myth: Space Technology’s True Impact on Everyday Innovation
Contrary to popular belief, space exploration serves as a highly conservative testing ground, not a prolific source of everyday tech innovations.
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Launch of Start-1M Rocket from Vostochny Spaceport Delayed Until 2027
The inaugural launch of the Start-1M launch vehicle from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome has been postponed to 2027 due to additional ground testing requirements.
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Russia Plans Full Deployment of Its Orbital Station by 2034
Russia aims to complete the full configuration of its new orbital station in space by 2034, according to a leading project official.
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Japanese Chip Startup Rapidus Envisions Semiconductor Manufacturing on the Moon
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup, plans to launch advanced chip production on Hokkaido and aims to produce semiconductors on the Moon.
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ESA Gaia Data Leads to Discovery of 87 New Stellar Streams in the Milky Way
Using ESA’s Gaia telescope data, astronomers have identified 87 new stellar streams in the Milky Way, significantly expanding knowledge of the galaxy’s structure.
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New Study Reveals Complex Radio Emissions from Millisecond Pulsars Beyond Magnetic Poles
Astronomers find that a third of millisecond pulsars emit radio waves from multiple magnetospheric regions, challenging decades-old assumptions.
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Chinese Reusable Rocket Tianlong-3 Explodes Mid-Flight Using Coal-Derived Kerosene
China’s Tianlong-3 reusable rocket failed during flight, notable for running on kerosene derived from coal.
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Orion Crewed Spacecraft Departs Earth Orbit, Sets Course for Lunar Encounter
The Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crew has left Earth orbit, initiating its journey toward the Moon after a successful trans-lunar injection maneuver.
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